A resuscitative hysterotomy, also referred to as a perimortem Caesarean section (PMCS), is a hysterotomy performed to resuscitate a pregnant women in cardiac arrest.[1] To be indicated the size of the uterus should be above the belly button.[2] The procedure removes the baby and thereby removes compression of the aorta and inferior vena cava.[1] This improves the mother's chances of survival, and may potentially also deliver a live baby.[1]