Uterine rupture during pregnancy is a rare but serious complication, often necessitating an emergency perimortem caesarean section to improve maternal and fetal outcomes by relieving pressure and increasing maternal cardiac output.

Obstetric anaesthesia is a specialised field focused on providing pain relief and anaesthesia during childbirth and related procedures. It ensures the safety and comfort of both the mother and the baby through techniques such as epidurals and spinal blocks.