An obstetrician, also commonly called an OB/GYN, usually offers a variety of women's health services, such as annual Pap tests. Obstetricians will also be trained to handle complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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Obstetrician And
Gynecologist

2. An obstetrician, also
commonly called an
OB/GYN, usually offers
a variety of women's
health services, such as
annual Pap tests.

3. Obstetricians will
also be trained to
handle
complications during
pregnancy, birth, and
postpartum.

4. An obstetrician is a
medical professional
who focuses on the
managing of
pregnancy, labour
and birth.

5. In addition they
receive specialized
instruction in the
field of the female
reproductive system
and operative care.

6. Much of their
instruction focuses
on the detection and
managing of
obstetric and
gynecological issues.

7. The services offered
may vary depending
on the specialty and
advanced training of
the OB/GYN.

8. Some doctors choose
to exercise only
obstetrics, others
might choose to
practice only
gynecology.

9. Most OB/GYNs
choose to practice
the specialty and
offer a variety of
services.

10. Many obstetricians
exercise in a
personal office,
without or with
several doctors.

11. Some experienced
OB/GYNs maintain
teaching positions in
university hospitals.

12. Obstetricians must
complete the
prerequisites
determined by the
American Board of
Obstetrics and
Gynecology.

13. After completion of
residency training,
OB/GYNs must pass
a test administered
by the American
Board of Obstetrics
and Gynecology to be
board certified.

14. Some OB/GYNs may
choose to further
pursue a sub
specialty such as
infertility or
maternal/fetal
medicine

15. One reason many
women choose a
midwife for their
pregnancy is because
they are comfortable
with their current
OB/GYN.

16. Other women choose
to use an OB/GYN
because they are
experiencing a high
pregnancy risk.

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