Obstetrician – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
An Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They manage normal pregnancies with prenatal visits, ultrasounds, and lifestyle guidance, as well as high-risk pregnancies complicated by conditions like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placenta previa, and multiple pregnancies. They manage labor and perform deliveries including C-sections (Caesarean sections). Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists handle the most complex high-risk pregnancies. Most OB-GYNs practice both obstetrics and gynecology.
Conditions Treated
Normal Pregnancy Care
High-Risk Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Preeclampsia & Eclampsia
Preterm Labor
Placenta Previa
Multiple Pregnancies (Twins)
Recurrent Miscarriages
Postpartum Depression
Ectopic Pregnancy
Symptoms That Require a Obstetrician
Positive pregnancy test
Morning sickness
Reduced fetal movements
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Swollen hands and face in pregnancy
Severe headache in late pregnancy
Procedures & Treatments
Prenatal Ultrasounds
Amniocentesis
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Non-Stress Test (NST)
Cervical Cerclage
Normal Vaginal Delivery
Caesarean Section (C-Section)
Forceps/Vacuum Delivery
Episiotomy
When Should You See a Obstetrician?
- As soon as pregnancy is confirmed
- For monthly prenatal check-ups
- Any bleeding or cramps in pregnancy
- Decreased fetal movement
- Planning your next pregnancy after a C-section
Qualifications to Look For
MBBS
MD (OBG)
MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine