Having a cesarean section two weeks earlier does not reduce the chance of amniotic fluid embolism. Amniotic fluid embolism is a very serious obstetrical complication of labor and delivery, characterized by acute onset, aggressive condition, unpredictability, and high mortality rate. The specific pathogenesis is not clear, but current research suggests that it may be related to factors such as increased pressure in the amniotic cavity, opening of blood sinuses, and rupture of the fetal membranes. There is no evidence that amniotic fluid embolism is related to the gestational week of cesarean section for termination of pregnancy, so two weeks earlier cesarean section does not reduce the chance of amniotic fluid embolism. Currently, elective cesarean section is recommended before 39 weeks of gestation for pregnant women without complications or comorbidities. The risk of respiratory infections in newborns is higher with cesarean section before 39 weeks of gestation than at 39 weeks of gestation, and the timing of termination of the pregnancy should be determined by the obstetrician after a comprehensive evaluation.