Obstetricians
Obstetricians
Obstetricians (/ɒbˈstɛtrɪʃən/) are medical doctors who specialize in pregnancy, childbirth, and the health of the reproductive system in women. They also provide medical and surgical care to women and have expertise in pregnancy complications, cesarean section, gynecologic surgery, and fertility issues.
Etymology
The term "obstetrician" comes from the Latin word "obstetrix," which means "midwife." This is derived from "obstare," which means "to stand before," indicating the obstetrician's role in attending to childbirth.
Related Terms
- Gynecologist: A doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive systems.
- Midwife: A health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, a specialization known as midwifery.
- Neonatologist: A type of pediatrician who specializes in the medical care of newborn infants, particularly the ill or premature newborn infants.
- Perinatologist: A subspecialty of obstetrics that is concerned with the care of the fetus during high-risk pregnancies.
See Also
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Reproductive System
- Cesarean Section
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Fertility
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obstetricians
- Wikipedia's article - Obstetricians
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