Obstetrics

Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynaecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynaecology (OB/GYN).

Main areas

Prenatal care

Prenatal care is important in screening for various complications of pregnancy. This includes routine office visits with physical exams and routine lab tests:

3D ultrasound of 3-inch (76 mm) foetus (about 14 weeks gestational age)

3D ultrasound of 3-inch (76 mm) foetus (about 14 weeks gestational age)

Foetus at 17 weeks

Foetus at 17 weeks

Foetus at 20 weeks

Foetus at 20 weeks

First trimester