Obstetrics is one of the branches of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, normal and pathological; also covering the psychological and social aspects of motherhood and conception; this word comes from the Latin “obstetrica”. Professionals in charge of this field of health are called obstetricians; It is important to note that in other countries the obstetrician is known as a midwife, obstetrician or obstetrician.
This professional is in charge of caring for the woman before, during and after pregnancy, to supervise and attend to possible pregnancy disorders that may manifest themselves during this process. Among these disorders we can mention pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, abnormal position of the fetus that can be predicted only at the end of pregnancy; placenta previa, which is detected by ultrasound, if the placenta is blocking the birth canal; and intrauterine growth limitation, it is investigated whether the growth and development of the fetus is normal or abnormal. This control will vary depending on the state of the pregnancy or the risk it poses. Sometimes induction of labor occurs Because pregnancy is high risk for either the baby or the mother, and said induction can be performed from 24 weeks of pregnancy, although it is of equal risk to engender premature drinking.
A birth or delivery can be performed through a cesarean section that consists of a surgical cut in the lower abdomen and uterus to remove the baby. Or through a normal or natural delivery, that is, vaginally.
