obstetrical
Obstetrical is an adjective relating to obstetrics, the branch of medicine that focuses on pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. It covers the health of the pregnant person and the developing fetus, including screening, monitoring, and the management of pregnancy-related conditions.
The scope of obstetrical care includes prenatal care, birth, and the postpartum period. Prenatal care involves
Common obstetrical concerns include hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes, infection, bleeding, fetal growth restriction, and
Obstetrical care is provided by obstetricians, midwives, and other trained health professionals, sometimes within a team