Obstetrical nursing
Obstetrical Nursing
Obstetrical nursing, also known as ob-gyn nursing (pronounced: ob-jeen nursing), is a specialized field of nursing that involves providing care for women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period, as well as in gynecology related issues.
Etymology
The term "obstetrical" is derived from the Latin word "obstetricius", which means "pertaining to midwifery". The term "nursing" comes from the Latin word "nutrire", which means "to nourish".
Related Terms
- Midwifery: A health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- Gynecology: A branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Neonatal nursing: A subspecialty of nursing that involves care for newborn infants up to 28 days after birth.
- Perinatal nursing: A nursing specialty that deals with the care of women and their families from conception to the postpartum period.
Role of Obstetrical Nurses
Obstetrical nurses, or ob-gyn nurses, play a crucial role in the care of pregnant women and their newborns. They monitor the health of the mother and baby, provide education on pregnancy and childbirth, assist during labor and delivery, and provide postpartum care. They also play a key role in the detection and management of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other pregnancy-related complications.
Education and Training
To become an obstetrical nurse, one must first complete a nursing program and become a registered nurse (RN). After gaining experience in general nursing, one can specialize in obstetrical nursing by completing additional training and certification.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obstetrical nursing
- Wikipedia's article - Obstetrical nursing
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