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Gynecologists and Obstetricians

A gynecologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. An obstetrician is a physician who specializes in providing medical care through pregnancy, labor, and delivery of a baby. Other subspecialties in women’s health include contraceptive educators, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, adolescent gynecology, and gynecological oncology.16

Midwife

A midwife is an individual who assists women during pregnancy and childbirth. A certified nurse-midwife is a type of advanced practice registered nurse who has completed advanced education and training. CNMs provide routine health care to women, including family planning, gynecological checkups, prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care.20

OB and NICU Nurses

An OB nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They work in various health care settings, including hospitals, birthing centers, and OB/GYN clinics, and work closely with obstetricians and other midwives to ensure that a woman’s pregnancy and delivery are as safe and healthy as possible. A nurse in a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is a specialized registered nurse who provides highly specialized care to critically ill or premature newborns.

Pediatricians and Neonatologists

A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on the health of infants, children, and adolescents, with pediatric care starting at birth. Neonatologists are physicians who specialize in the care of newborns, especially those that require special medical expertise, such as premature and critically ill newborns.21

Urologist

A urologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatments of disorders of the urinary and reproductive systems.