Obstetrics is the management and care of a woman before and during pregnancy, labour and delivery (childbirth), and postpartum. It usually goes hand-in-hand with Gynaecology which is the care of a woman’s reproductive organs.
Pre-pregnancy care, or preconception care, includes steps and tests to ensure the mother is prepared for pregnancy and to optimise the health of the baby.
Pregnancy is the period where one or more fetuses develop in a woman’s uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks or 280 days. Prenatal care focuses on the health of both mother and baby, including various tests and monitoring for conditions like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure (preeclampsia), and urine leakage.
Labor and delivery involves guiding a pregnant woman through the stages of childbirth to ensure a smooth delivery that may occur in various settings with different pain management and support options.
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr Ng Kai Lyn
Dr Ng Kai Lyn 黄楷伶 is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with sub-specialty expertise in urogynaecology and minimally invasive surgery, as well as a clinical interest in fertility.
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