Thursday, April 10, 2014

Facts About Being An Ob Gyn

By Anita Ortega


Women has the most complaints on everything they fell. They tend to be more sensitive to even the littlest thing that they feel. They even complain about a pain they feel because of monthly periods. That is exactly why they also have an expert who studies and specializes on the different things that they feel.

They are the ones who can do the necessary tests to confirm your pregnancy. Waco Ob Gyn assists pregnant women and some other concerns that are in lined with their expertise. They are also the ones who does pap test screening, they can detect if you have sexually transmitted disease, prenatal care and family planning.

They are called Obstetrical gynecologists. Two words, one title but has two meanings. Gynecologist is someone who has finished both training and education for female reproductive system. They take a close study on the diagnosis and the cure for diseases and disorders concerning the reproductive health of the females.

On the other hand, obstetrician is all about the pregnancy of women. They are the ones who take close training and studies on labor, The time period of childbirth, and pregnancy as a whole. Yes, they are two different things with different meanings, but a specialist actually need both to be considered an expert. They have to undergo the same training to both specialization to be licensed.

They do not just entertain usual patients, they can also be consultants to other physicians. They usually have their own clinic, or do private practices. Most beginners actually prefer becoming a resident doctor in a hospital to get more experience.

This profession also needs certification and license before their title becomes official. They have to undergo some series of exams to test their knowledge. Before, they only have to take the certification once. But after 1986, they have to take the re certification exam to renew their license every 10 years.

Since they specialize mostly on pregnancy, here are some things that they do with pregnant women. They monitor the health of the baby and the mother by doing some tests and giving them vitamins to keep their good health. They also monitor the heartbeat of the baby so they can give the parents immediate medications and further tests in case a problem rises.

The 7th to the 9th month is the most crucial months of a pregnant woman. This is the time when they need to see their physician more often. Usually, they will be scheduled once a week for check ups.

Ob gynecologists do not necessarily have to be a woman as well. There are also men ob gynecologists that are as trusted as the women. This profession is not exclusive for gender, all it takes is your professionalism and dedication for your work. You need to have passed all the necessary examinations and master all the things needed to properly perform your duty. A male ob gynecologist can also be better than female one. In case you feel something different aside from pregnancy but you are hesitant to have a check up because of the shame you feel, you do not need to worry. People in this field are professional and understands your privacy.




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