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  2. Obstetrics and gynaecology - Wikipedia

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    Obstetrics and gynaecology (also spelled as obstetrics and gynecology; abbreviated as Obs and Gynae, O&G, OB-GYN and OB/GYN [a]) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynaecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system ...

  3. Obstetrics - Wikipedia

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    Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. [1] As a medical specialty , obstetrics is combined with gynecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), which is a surgical field.

  4. Gynaecology - Wikipedia

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    It is often paired with the field of obstetrics, which focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, thereby forming the combined area of obstetrics and gynaecology (OB-GYN). The term comes from Greek and means ' the science of women '. [1] [2] Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system. [3]

  5. Gravidity and parity - Wikipedia

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    In obstetrics, the term can lead to some ambiguity for events occurring between 20 and 24 weeks, [21] and for multiple pregnancies. [22] References

  6. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Wikipedia

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    To become a fellow, a candidate must become certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, [5] an independent organization, and then nominated to the College by another fellow. Non ObGyn professionals may join as an Allied Health Professional, but must meet their standards of education. [6]

  7. Obstetrical nursing - Wikipedia

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    An internship in obstetrics suffices in order to start at an entry-level position. [5] The National Certification Corporation (NCC) offers certifications for obstetrical nurses. These include RNC-OB (Inpatient Obstetrics), a certification that allows graduate nurses who have completed a bachelor's degree in the US or Canada to expand into ...

  8. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility - Wikipedia

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    Reproductive endocrinologists have specialty training (residency) in obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) before they undergo sub-specialty training (fellowship) in REI. Reproductive surgery is a related specialty, where a physician in ob-gyn or urology further specializes to operate on anatomical disorders that affect fertility. [1]

  9. Maternal–fetal medicine - Wikipedia

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    Maternal–fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics. [1] Their training typically includes a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology followed by a three-year fellowship. They may perform prenatal tests, provide treatments, and perform surgeries.