Purity: Removing a Dead Foetus Dangerous to the Mother

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Ayatullah Sistani

Ruling 615:

If a child dies in his mother’s womb, and were he to remain in the womb he would be dangerous for the mother, he must be taken out in the easiest way possible; and there is no problem if one is compelled to cut the child’s body into pieces. Furthermore, if her husband is skilled [in this matter], he must take the child out. If this is not possible, a woman who is skilled [in this matter] must take him out. The mother can also refer this matter to someone who can better perform this task and is more suited to her condition, even if that person is not her mahram.

-Ayatullah Sistani, Practical Laws of Islam, Purification (Taharah)