Gynecology and obstetrics are two closely related medical specialties that focus on women’s reproductive health.Obstetrics deals with the care of pregnant women, including prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care. Obstetricians are medical doctors who specialize in the management of pregnancy and childbirth. They are trained to manage both normal and high-risk pregnancies and may work in a hospital setting or a private practice.

Some of the common conditions that obstetricians manage include:

• Preconception counseling and fertility issues
• Prenatal care, including ultrasound and other diagnostic tests