[ He's doing the mental calculations when he gets an answer and continues them when Letha confirms. It could be risky but the baby should be fine outside of the womb. Especially if she is doing better than her mother.

The squeeze to his own hand has him looking back at her and he gives a small squeeze in response. He waves his other hand and the glowing orb disappears. He is glad to see some more color to her but he knows it won't last for long. ]

I can give you the energy you need for your body to heal but if your daughter keeps sucking it all up, it won't do you any good. Nine months is full term for a child but we should be able to take her out early. She might need some extra medical care - though I'm doubting it - and some time in an incubator but she can survive if we take her out now.

[ He looks over at Ivar to make sure he knows he's being addressed with this proposition, too. He looks back to Letha. ]

And you could actually have a chance to recover with her out of your body.