Introduction to OBG

3. OBSTETRICS
• A branch of medical science that
deals with pregnancy, childbirth,
and the postpartum period

4. GYNAECOLOGY
• A branch of medicine that deals
with the diseases and routine
physical care of the reproductive
system of women

5. MIDWIFERY
• Midwifery is defined as “skilled,
knowledgeable and
compassionate care for
childbearing women, newborn
infants and families across the
continuum from prepregnancy,
pregnancy, birth, postpartum
and the early weeks of life”.

7. HIPPOCRATES (460 BC)
• The father of scientific medicine.
• Organized training and
supervised midwives.

8. FATHER OF EMBRYOLOGY
ARISTOTLE (384 – 382 BC)
• Describes the uterus and female
pelvic organ.

9. SORANUS
•1st Person to
specialize in
obstetrics and
gynecology.
•1ST book was printed
on midwifery.

11. Marion Sims (1813-1884) has
been called the "Father of
Gynecology" for his revolutionary
approach to treating the diseases
of women.

12. CONCEPT OF MIDWIFERY AND OBSTETRICAL NURSING
Safe Motherhood
Family
Planning
Antenatal
Care
Obstetrics
Care
Postnatal
Care
Post
abortion
care
STD/
HIV
control
Communication for behavior change
Primary Health Care
Equity For Women

13. IMPORTANCE OF OBSTETRICS AND
GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING