An obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and care for the mother after delivery.
They provide care such as:
- Monitoring the health of the mother and baby during pregnancy
- Managing high-risk pregnancies and complications
- Delivering babies
- Performing cesarean sections when needed
- Providing postpartum care
An obstetrician is often part of an OB-GYN practice, alongside a gynecologist who focuses on the female reproductive system outside of pregnancy.
