Obstetrician

The miracle of birth and the giving of life through delivering babies is what draws many obstetricians to this important career. Obstetricians, often trained as gynecologists or dubbed OB/GYN, for the mix of the titles, give specialized medical treatment and advice related to the female reproductive system, and care for women during pregnancy and childbirth. Much of their work involves caring for women who have difficult or complicated pregnancies.

They diagnose and closely monitor women during their pregnancies and offer advice for healthy living during their nine-month term. They are also responsible for diagnosing any abnormalities with the fetus or in the woman's health during pregnancy and the delivery stage. The birthing process, long considered to be one of the most ancient and sacred medical arts, involves everything from the initial diagnoses to the post-natal process.

Pregnant women must visit the obstetrician regularly for ultrasounds, and other planning and health consultations. Parents often create a birth plan with the obstetrician (a written agreement) that outlines the type of birth they wish to have, who they want to be in the room and what types of painkillers they wish to take or not take.

Most obstetricians also work in the gynecology field that studies and monitors the female organs. They perform routine pap smears, diagnose sexually transmitted diseases, cancers of the reproductive organs, and perform serious operations, such as hysterectomies. With this said, not all obstetricians are OB/GYNs, however the majority specialize in both areas, as it is important to focus on all areas of women's health. Also, when in residency or internship, most students study both obstetrics and gynecology and get the opportunity to choose.

Obstetricians may also specialize in one of the following subspecialties: critical care medicine, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine or reproductive endocrinology. In critical care medicine, obstetricians diagnose, treat and support female patients with multiple organ dysfunction. Gynecologic oncologists provide consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer. Those who specialize in maternal-fetal medicine care for women with high-risk pregnancies, while reproductive endocrinology specialists manage complex problems relating to infertility.



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