foetal distress

The heart rate is consistently below eighty, and the baby is suffering severe foetal distress.

'So far it's fine, but there's definite foetal distress.

Foetal distress in the second stage of labor, generally indicated by changes in the foetal heart-rate (usually measured on a CTG)

Cesarean section too may be of benefit to both the mother and baby for certain indications including maternal HIV/AIDS, Foetal abnormality, breech position, foetal distress, multiple gestations, and maternal medical conditions which would be worsened by labour or vaginal birth.