357 Induction Surgery

Emily woke to the blaring alarm and the jostling of the stretcher beneath her. The air was icy cold, making her shiver uncontrollably.

“Mmm…”

“She's awake, Doctor, she’s awake!”

Doctor?

Where am I…?

Emily slowly opened her eyes and took in her surroundings. She was lying on a stretcher, and from the environment, she was in an ambulance.

Someone must have called an ambulance for me?

A female doctor approached, shining a flashlight into her eyes and instructing, “Notify the hospital to prepare the operating room. As soon as we arrive, we need to begin the surgery immediately.”

Surgery?

Emily jolted, “What surgery?”

A nurse patted her hand gently, whispering, “It’s an induction surgery. Your baby is already seven months along, and it’s too late to carry to term. We need to induce labor to prevent further danger to your life.”

Emily’s mind buzzed.

Induction…