I am a Primitive Man

Chapter 207: Divine Child becomes a vet

The mother deer didn't stay standing for long. The prolonged labor had depleted a lot of its strength, and its legs were trembling, whether from pain or exhaustion.

Seeing the mother deer lie down again, Han Cheng and Liang waited a moment before cautiously approaching.

In the natural world, giving birth is the most dangerous time for animals because of their weakness, making them vulnerable to predators. Therefore, animals in labor are especially vigilant.

The mother deer watched Han Cheng and Liang, intending to stand up again when they approached.

Han Cheng quickly stopped in his tracks, and then he and Liang retreated, not daring to disturb the deer further.

Seeing the two men back away, the mother deer relaxed slightly.

Han Cheng scratched his head. It was evident that the mother deer was experiencing difficult labor. Despite wanting to help, Han Cheng couldn't get close to her. This delay endangered the fawn and left the mother deer in a precarious situation.

Han Cheng looked at Deer Lord and nudged its hindquarters, urging it to go comfort its mate.

However, the Deer Lord didn't cooperate. Despite seeking Han Cheng out earlier, it refused to approach its mate.

After waiting for a while and seeing no progress in the deer's labor, Han Cheng attempted to approach again.

This time, he didn't bring Liang along but approached alone. Compared to Liang, he was more familiar with these deer.

Surprisingly, the Deer Lord, who had refused to cooperate earlier, now followed Han Cheng toward the mother deer.

Although the mother deer seemed alert, she didn't stand up this time, perhaps because she recognized the troublesome Deer Lord or remembered Han Cheng, who had often milked her.

Seeing this, Han Cheng couldn't help but feel relieved. Carefully, he approached the mother deer from behind, crouching to examine the hoof protruding from the birth canal.

Due to his previous experience raising sheep and cattle, Han Cheng was not unfamiliar with animal births. Through observation and experience, he gained some knowledge.

Earlier, due to insufficient light, he couldn't see clearly. But now, with a close-up view, he identified the problem.

Only one hoof was protruding from the birth canal.

Although Han Cheng hadn't dealt with deer births before, he knew from experience with other animals that this situation was not ideal.

Typically, animals present two front legs during birth, followed by the head positioned between the extended front legs. This configuration makes labor easier.

What's most feared is when the water breaks before the fetus can turn, resulting in the rear legs and hindquarters being presented first. In such cases, assistance is required, and the animal must be rushed to a veterinarian in town

Fortunately, the fawn in the deer's belly didn't present with hindquarters first, which relieved Han Cheng somewhat.

After all, he wasn't a veterinarian in his past life, so he wouldn't know what to do if the hindquarters were presented first.

If only one hoof protruded, it would be much easier to handle.

Recalling the methods he knew, Han Cheng ran his hand along the birth canal to help the deer become accustomed to his presence.

After waiting a while, Han Cheng pulled up his fur coat, exposing his right arm completely. The cold of the night began to seep in, making him shiver.

He rubbed his right hand along the edge of the birth canal and then slowly inserted his hand, followed by half of his forearm, beside the protruding hoof.

Without X-ray vision, he had to rely on touch to find the root of the problem.

Animals also have spiritual senses, and most can perceive human goodwill, especially in times of crisis.

Coupled with the mother deer's familiarity with Han Cheng and her exhaustion from prolonged labor, Han Cheng didn't act rashly. Therefore, the deer only shifted her body slightly but didn't stand up.

The people of the Sparrow Tribe had only started raising livestock last winter, so they were unfamiliar with such situations. Therefore, they could only stand at a distance and watch the Divine Child's actions. Even if they wanted to help, the deer wouldn't allow it.

Fire Two kept adding wood to the fire, increasing its brightness, as her way of assisting the Divine Child.

Han Cheng struggled as he searched. He had found the root of the problem: one of the fawn's front legs hadn't come out alongside the other one. Instead, it was off to the side.

With this leg obstructing the birth canal, it would be challenging for the fawn to come out smoothly.

Han Cheng tried to reposition the leg with his hand, but it wasn't easy. The leg had been tightly compressed due to the mother deer's forceful labor, and Han Cheng's strength was insufficient to correct its position.

After thinking for a while, he pulled his right hand out and pressed it against the fawn's head. With his left hand gripping the leg that had been out for some time, he slowly pushed inward.

This process was laborious, and it took a while before Han Cheng managed to push the fawn back inside somewhat. He was already drenched in sweat.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he quickly reached his right hand back inside and found the previous position. He grasped the fawn's leg and, with force, slowly turned it back into position.

During this process, the mother deer was in great pain and attempted to stand up several times but ultimately endured it.

After aligning the fawn's front hooves, Han Cheng pulled them outward with all his strength.

His hands and the fawn's body were slippery, making it challenging to exert force.

After straightening the fawn's leg, the mother deer could have given birth without Han Cheng's assistance. However, considering that the amniotic sac had been ruptured for a long time and the birth was delayed, there was a risk that the fawn might not survive. Therefore, Han Cheng continued to assist as a midwife.

It was ironic that as a transmigrator, he not only had to consider childbirth for women in the tribe but also had to help deliver a deer.

Once the fawn's position was corrected, the birth proceeded much faster.

Before long, the fawn's mouth appeared, followed by its head.

Once half of its body was out, with a splash, the rest followed.

Seeing this scene, everyone in the Sparrow Tribe breathed a sigh of relief.

The Sparrow Tribe had gained another deer.

Han Cheng also breathed a sigh of relief, extending his arms outward to avoid getting dirty.

However, his relief was short-lived. This fawn, which had just gone through a difficult birth, didn't struggle to stand up like the others did after birth. Instead, it lay on the ground, moving slightly.

The mother deer, who had just experienced a difficult labor, turned her head and licked the fawn clean while nudging it with her head, encouraging it to stand up as soon as possible.

As herbivores, they needed to learn to run as quickly as possible.