A branch of medical science that deals with childbirth care and midwifery is called Obstetrics. The physician who specializes in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive system disorders is referred to as an obstetrician. An obstetric department will take care of the following services such as:
- Family Planning
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Pregnancy tests
- Fetal Assessment
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Breastfeeding Support
- Cervical Stitch
- Recurrant Abortions
- Postpartum Depression
- Women Wellness Check Ups
- Prenatal Testing
- Birthing Centre
- Multiple Pregnancy Management
- Genetic Counselling
- Bad Obstetric History
- Placental Problems
- Preeclampsia
Prenatal care, labor and postnatal care are part of this department.