If you see an OBGYN for your feminine health, you might think that the office provides the same types of services for all women. However, the obstetrics part of an OBGYN is all about pregnancy, childbirth, and some of the fertility issues that you might face while trying to get pregnant or after having a miscarriage. Gynecology services provided are usually for all ages from teens who are experiencing their first menstrual cycles to older women who are going through menopause.
The obstetrician in the OBGYN office cares for you while you’re pregnant while monitoring the health of your baby as well. If there are any issues that arise during the pregnancy, then your obstetrician will know how to handle them and the best course of treatment that will keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. Your obstetrician is also the doctor who will deliver your baby. Some of the issues that are often addressed by an obstetrician include ectopic pregnancies. This is a pregnancy that doesn’t form inside the uterus. Any signs of fetal distress before and during the labor and delivery process are carefully monitored. If these signs arise, then your obstetrician will be able to make the best call for the safest way to deliver your baby based on your health and the health of your baby.
An obstetrician will examine your body for any issues with the placenta. Obstetrics requires that your blood pressure be monitored during your pregnancy along with various blood levels so that you are healthy while you’re pregnant and after delivery. Your obstetrician will be able to perform either a vaginal birth or a Cesarean depending on the type of birth you’ve experienced in the past, the position of your baby in relation to the birth canal, and the health of you and your baby during delivery.
After you’ve delivered your baby, your obstetrician will continue to provide the care that you need for a few weeks until your uterus is back to its normal size and your body has healed from the birthing process. You’ll usually begin discussing your gynecological health about two months after delivery. While many offices have doctors who provide both types of services, there are many offices that have obstetricians and gynecologists who work independently so as to provide the best care for your needs.
To learn more about obstetrics and the various services we offer at South Lake OBGYN, you can visit one of our offices in Clermont, FL. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!