Obstetrician And Gynecologist

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Obstetrician And Gynecologist

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An obstetrician, also commonly called an OB/GYN,
usually offers a variety of women's health
services, such as annual Pap tests.
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Obstetricians will also be trained to handle
complications during pregnancy, birth, and
postpartum.
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An obstetrician is a medical professional who
focuses on the managing of pregnancy, labour and
birth.
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In addition they receive specialized instruction
in the field of the female reproductive system
and operative care.
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Much of their instruction focuses on the
detection and managing of obstetric and
gynecological issues.
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The services offered may vary depending on the
specialty and advanced training of the OB/GYN.
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Some doctors choose to exercise only obstetrics,
others might choose to practice only gynecology.  
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Most OB/GYNs choose to practice the specialty and
offer a variety of services.
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Many obstetricians exercise in a personal office,
without or with several doctors.
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Some experienced OB/GYNs maintain teaching
positions in university hospitals.
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Obstetricians must complete the prerequisites
determined by the American Board of Obstetrics
and Gynecology.
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After completion of residency training, OB/GYNs
must pass a test administered by the American
Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology to be board
certified.
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Some OB/GYNs may choose to further pursue a sub
specialty such as infertility or maternal/fetal
medicine
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One reason many women choose a midwife for their
pregnancy is because they are comfortable with
their current OB/GYN.
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Other women choose to use an OB/GYN because they
are experiencing a high pregnancy risk.
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