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What Does an Obstetrician do?

An obstetrician, often referred to as an OB/GYN or OB, is a doctor who works with women and specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the reproductive system. If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, you should go see an obstetrician. Obstetricians can perform surgeries such as cesarean deliveries and episiotomies. Obstetricians have to go through medical school and study obstetrics and gynecology. Obstetrics is the study of pregnancy and pregnancy-related issues, while gynecology is the study of a woman’s general reproductive health. You do not need to see an obstetrician when pregnant.  Many women choose to use a midwife or family practice doctor; however, you will need to see an obstetrician if you have complications with your pregnancy. Even if you’re healthy and do not foresee any complications with your pregnancy, seeing an OBGYN is still a good idea. In many cases, your Obstetrician will work with your midwives and other health professionals to make your pregnancy and birthing experience seamless. When looking for the best OBGYN in Queens, look no further than Women for Women. 

What an Obstetrician Does

  • Guide you through your pregnancy
  • Keep track of your and your baby’s health by conducting ultrasounds and running tests
  • Check you and your baby for health conditions
  • Check the baby for genetic disorders
  • Help you find the right diet, exercise, and medications to get you through your pregnancy
  • Help manage the side effects of pregnancy
  • Help you understand the process of labor and delivery
  • Deliver your children (vaginally or through cesarean) 
  • Fertility Treatment
  • Manage your postpartum health
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Times When it is Extra Important to see an Obstetrician

  • When you are pregnant over the age of 35 or have a high-risk pregnancy
  • When you’re carrying more than one baby
  • You have a history of miscarriages or preterm delivery
  • If you develop complications while seeing a family doctor or midwife

Conditions Obstetricians Treat

  • Preeclampsia (high blood pressure)
  • Miscarriages
  • Placental Issues
  • Morning Sickness
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Muscle and body aches
  • Uterine Rupture
  • Shoulder Dystocia
  • Prolapsed Cord
  • Sepsis
  • Obstetrical Hemorrhage
  • Fetal Distress

All visits to the Obstetrician will start with a general health check, and then the doctor will listen to the baby’s heartbeat and check its size and position. Depending on the situation, the Obstetrician may also run some tests on you or your or the baby’s health. 

Choosing an obstetrician can be difficult, especially because it comes down to your baby’s health. When meeting an obstetrician, it is important to ask them questions and make sure they’re the right choice for you. Through your pregnancy, you will spend a lot of time with your Obstetrician, so make sure they are willing to handle your pregnancy how you want and that you’re comfortable with them. The best OBGYN in Queens, Women for Women, provides quality care for all women OBGYNs. 

Questions to ask your Obstetrician

  • What are their training and experience?
  • How do they approach pregnancy care?
  • How do they approach to labor and delivery?
  • Do they support the type of delivery you want (home birth, natural birth, or water birth)? 
  • Who covers for the doctor if they’re not available?
  • Do they take your insurance?
  • Is this doctor willing to explain things to you and listen to your thoughts?
  • How will they monitor you and the baby throughout labor?
  • How often do they have to perform c-sections?
  • What is their policy on inducing labor?

If you are not yet pregnant but wish to become pregnant, you could visit an Obstetrician to discuss

  • Prenatal care
  • Planning your pregnancy
  • Treatment for infertility
  • Dietary advice

Best OBGYN in Queens

If you’re looking for the best OBGYN in Queens, Women for Women is it. Women for Women is exactly what it sounds like, female doctors helping female patients. The Women for Women team is an all-female team composed of six OBGYNs and one nurse practitioner. All medical providers at the practice are also staff at Northwell Health – Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Because all of the doctors are associated with LIJ, Women for Women can provide services both in the office and in the hospital if need be. If you need an OBGYN, contact us and schedule an appointment.