obstetrian
An obstetrician is a physician who specializes in obstetrics, the branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The term obstetrian is uncommon and not the standard designation; most references use obstetrician, often in the scope of obstetrician-gynecologist or OB/GYN.
Training and certification typically follow medical school, after which physicians complete a residency in obstetrics and
Scope of practice includes overseeing prenatal care, screening for fetal development and maternal health issues, and
OB/GYNs often work in hospitals, birthing centers, or private practices and may provide gynecological services outside