Obstetrical
Obstetrical
Obstetrical (pronounced: ob-ste-tri-kal) is an adjective that pertains to obstetrics, the branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery.
Etymology
The term "obstetrical" is derived from the Latin word "obstetricius," which means "pertaining to a midwife." This, in turn, is from "obstetrix," or "midwife," literally meaning "one who stands opposite (the woman giving birth)."
Related Terms
- Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: A combined medical and surgical specialty that provides general health care, preventive care, and treatment of diseases in women, as well as care for pregnant women and their unborn children.
- Midwifery: The health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), besides sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives.
- Prenatal Care: The health care women get while they are pregnant. It includes checkups and prenatal testing.
- Postnatal Care: The care that a mother and her newborn baby receive following birth.
- Neonatology: A subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obstetrical
- Wikipedia's article - Obstetrical
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