He was curled into the fetal position. _or_ The fetal animal was in distress.

There are many signs of fetal distress such as cramping, umbilical cord issues, gaining weight, fetal movements, high blood pressure, and fetal heart rate.

Fetal distress is often related to abnormalities in the position of the fetus, or abnormalities in the birth canal, causing reduced blood flow through the placenta.

In 9% of all cases, c-sections are performed in response to fetal distress, which refers to any situation that threatens the baby such as the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby's neck.

It will depend on your doctors, your hospital, and if you have any complications with this pregnancy.