This is an OBGYN blog which aims to bring you lots of cool advice about this particular area of medicine. We will be looking at topics such as How to find a good gynaecologist, How to test for a UTI and how to practice safe sex. We will also look at every stage of pregnancy and how an OBGYN doctor can help you to have a safe delivery. We should make it clear that we aren't trained OBGYN medical staff but we have done a lot of research using medical journals, online resources, and YouTube videos. Thank you for checking out this site.
When you are expecting a baby you will have a number of decisions to make, but one of the biggest decisions will be the type of antenatal care you opt for. There are several options to consider, and while midwifery care is a popular option, there will be times when it's in your and your baby's best interest to opt for obstetric care. Obstetricians are specially-trained to provide medical and surgical care during pregnancy, and should you encounter any serious problems in your pregnancy or during labour, an obstetrician will be called in to deal with the issue regardless of whether you opted for midwifery care. Read on to find out more about the role of an obstetrician and when obstetric care may be the best choice.
The Scope Of Obstetric Care In Pregnancy
Obstetricians carry out all the usual antenatal checks, such as ultrasound scans, and they can also carry out additional monitoring to check on the health of you and your baby. This can include testing umbilical blood samples for genetic conditions, scheduling additional scans to track your baby's growth and monitoring your risk of pre-term labour by tracking the level of a protein, known as foetal fibronectin, which can be an indicator of the health of your amniotic sac. Obstetricians can also schedule caesarean deliveries and carry out emergency caesareans, and when a vaginal birth is not progressing well, they can carry out minor surgery, known as an episiotomy, to ensure your baby is delivered as safely as possible.
Health Conditions That Warrant Obstetric Care
You don't need to have an underlying health condition or high-risk pregnancy to request obstetric care, but there are some health conditions that can increase the risk of you and your unborn baby experiencing problems over the course of your pregnancy. In these cases, obstetric care is often recommended as the best way to decrease your risk of complications. Health conditions that can cause problems during pregnancy include high blood pressure, any type of diabetes, blood clotting disorders and autoimmune conditions. Having an underlying health condition can mean you and your baby would benefit from more frequent antenatal appointments, closer monitoring and additional screening tests during the course of your pregnancy. It may be necessary to make changes to any medication you take to treat an underlying condition, particularly if the dosage is linked to your weight, and your obstetrician will liaise with your regular doctor to ensure your needs are met.
For more information, contact a local obstetrician.
Share10 March 2023
