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 […]
What Does Obstetrics Cover?
Obstetrics is the study of medicine that deals with women’s reproductive tracts and the health of the mother and child during pregnancy. When you find out you’re expecting a baby or you think that you’re pregnant because of a few signs and symptoms that you experience, then you want to begin seeing an obstetrician. This […]
What is Obstetrics?
Both obstetrics and gynecology are medical fields involved with the female reproductive system. While gynecology is concerned with women who aren’t pregnant, obstetrics focuses on the pregnant woman. A doctor of obstetrics, which is called an obstetrician, cares for their patients throughout pregnancy, helps deliver the baby and helps take care of both mother and […]
Obstetrics vs. Gynecology
Although family practitioners and internists can treat men and women, some female patients prefer to see a medical professional specifically trained in women’s health. As a result, they often consult accredited obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) health care providers. These medical specialties have the expertise required to manage various aspects of women’s health care, including pregnancy […]
Obstetrics vs. Gynecology
When it comes to the female reproductive system, there are several different types of health care providers who all specialize in certain aspects of care. For example, a reproductive oncologist may focus his or her practice solely on cancers that affect the uterus and cervix while a general oncologist may or may not handle these […]
Obstetrics vs Gynecology: What are the Differences?
Both obstetrics and gynecology are medical specialties that deal with the female body. Obstetrics is the care of pregnant women while gynecology is a more general discipline that deals with the female reproductive system. Some doctors train to work in just one discipline while some train in both disciplines. What does a Gynecologist Do? A […]
Obstetrics vs. Gynecology
Many people are surprised to learn that obstetrics and gynecology are actually two separate medical fields. These doctors are often referred to as “OB/GYNs.” Training programs for the two specialties are combined, and OB/GYNs are fully qualified to practice both obstetrics and gynecology. However, after graduation, many OB/GYNs choose to practice only one of the […]
Treating Round Ligament Pain
Pregnancy brings with it a host of new aches and pains, many of which you have never felt before. One of these, round ligament pain, is incredibly common and is most commonly present during the second trimester, or the period between the third and sixth month of pregnancy. What Are Round Ligaments and Why Do […]