At [Vijay Memorial Hospital], Obstetrics and gynecology (O&G) is a medical specialty that focuses on women's health and reproductive health, including pregnancy, childbirth, and other issues:
Obstetrics: Involves care for the mother and fetus during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Obstetricians deliver babies and help mothers recover from the physical and mental strains of pregnancy and childbirth.
Gynecology: Involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing infections and diseases of the female reproductive organs. Gynecologists can also advise on fertility treatment and perform keyhole surgery.
Other issues: O&G also specializes in other women's health issues, such as menopause, hormone problems, contraception, and infertility.