Avi K: I was very clear that extenuating circumstances can necessitate a heter, and in the case of giving birth the Halacha has been made clear by our Rabbis, so no need to even ask when it comes to it or possible pekuach nefesh.
Kurov Lmalchus was not applied cavalierly in the past, more likely if there is something to that effect it’s because the King had unchecked rights to behead anyone that defies him. We are not dealing with this now.
And the fact that the desecration was done publicly usually makes for more stringent application than the norm because of maras ayin.