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Obstetrician And Gynecologist

An obstetrician, also commonly called an OB/GYN, usually offers a variety of women's health services, such as annual Pap tests. Obstetricians will also be trained to handle complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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Obstetrician And Gynecologist

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  1. Obstetrician And Gynecologist Source: http://physical-health-tips.blogspot.com/2016/12/obstetrician-and-gynecologist.html

  2. An obstetrician, also commonly called an OB/GYN, usually offers a variety of women's health services, such as annual Pap tests.

  3. Obstetricians will also be trained to handle complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

  4. An obstetrician is a medical professional who focuses on the managing of pregnancy, labour and birth.

  5. In addition they receive specialized instruction in the field of the female reproductive system and operative care.

  6. Much of their instruction focuses on the detection and managing of obstetric and gynecological issues.

  7. The services offered may vary depending on the specialty and advanced training of the OB/GYN.

  8. Some doctors choose to exercise only obstetrics, others might choose to practice only gynecology.  

  9. Most OB/GYNs choose to practice the specialty and offer a variety of services.

  10. Many obstetricians exercise in a personal office, without or with several doctors.

  11. Some experienced OB/GYNs maintain teaching positions in university hospitals.

  12. Obstetricians must complete the prerequisites determined by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

  13. After completion of residency training, OB/GYNs must pass a test administered by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology to be board certified.

  14. Some OB/GYNs may choose to further pursue a sub specialty such as infertility or maternal/fetal medicine

  15. One reason many women choose a midwife for their pregnancy is because they are comfortable with their current OB/GYN.

  16. Other women choose to use an OB/GYN because they are experiencing a high pregnancy risk.

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