Knowra Obstetrics and gynaecology Obstetrics and gynaecology Obstetrics and gynaecology is the medical specialty concerned with pregnancy, childbirth, and the health and diseases of the female reproductive system.
Prenatal care : Health care provided during pregnancy to monitor maternal and fetal health and support a safe birth. Routine visits track pregnancy and address health risks before childbirth.
Female reproductive system : The organs and structures involved in producing ova, enabling fertilization, and supporting pregnancy and birth. Its anatomy is the basis for much of gynaecologic practice.
Obstetric ultrasonography : Ultrasound imaging used to assess pregnancy, fetal development, and reproductive anatomy. Imaging helps date pregnancies and evaluate fetal growth and anatomy.
Midwifery : A profession providing care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, with scope varying by jurisdiction. Midwives share maternity care, while training and responsibilities differ across systems.
Labour and delivery : The process of uterine contractions, cervical dilation, and birth of a baby and placenta. Obstetric care supports birth and responds to complications during labour.
Menstrual cycle : Recurring hormonal and tissue changes that prepare the ovaries and uterus for possible pregnancy. Cycle patterns inform assessment of reproductive health and menstrual disorders.
Prenatal screening : Tests that estimate the chance of fetal conditions without establishing a diagnosis. Screening results guide decisions about diagnostic testing and pregnancy care.
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility : A subspecialty focused on hormonal reproductive disorders and fertility evaluation and treatment. It is a focused branch of the broader specialty, often treating complex infertility.
Gynaecologic oncology : The medical and surgical care of cancers of the female reproductive organs. This subspecialty treats malignancies arising in reproductive organs.
Fertilization : The fusion of a sperm cell and an ovum to form a zygote. It marks the beginning of pregnancy and informs fertility care.
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