Obstetrics and gynecology (O&G) doctors care  pregnant women and unborn children, and look after women's sexual and reproductive health.

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Obstetrics is a specialty that is concerned with the mother and fetus during pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period.

Obstetricians study obstetrics and gynecology and are referred to as OB/GYN, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Obstetrics and gynecology is a broad and diverse branch of medicine, including surgery, management of the care of pregnant women, gynecologic care, oncology, and primary health care for women.