"I apologize in advance if I almost crush your hand," she added.
Hygeia knelt down, then popped back up. "Looks like you're fully dilated," she informed the Muse. "You know what comes next. Time to push."
Thalia gritted her teeth and blew out a huff of air. "Let's get this show on the road," she muttered. She gripped the handrails of the bed, braced herself, and pushed with all her strength. It hurt, but in a way she was familiar with. At least now, there was an end in sight.