... 33.2),although in practice maternal indications will ultimately affect the fetus adverselyif not relieved, and vice versa. For elective CS, 39 weeks is commonly chosen asthe optimum gestation, ... other. Elevations of maternal troponinI levels have also been reported. Shoulder-tip pain may occasionally occur,probably related to blood irritating the diaphragm. Other possible problemsrelated ... immediatedelivery is required (e.g. severe fetal compromise or cord prolapse) as well as casesin which there is little urgency (e.g. early spontaneous labour in a mother witha breech scheduled for elective...