Obstetrics

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Obstetrics is a field of medicine related to pregnancy, childbirth and the wellbeing of the mother and her reproductive system. Unlike gynecology, obstetricians focus on providing care during your pregnancy; however, most obstetricians are also trained in gynecology, known as OB/GYNs.

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An obstetrician is trained in pre-pregnancy health; pregnancy; labor and childbirth; issues related to childbirth; genetics (and counseling).

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Obstetrics and Your Pregnancy

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Your obstetrician will provide healthcare and guidance throughout the entirety of your pregnancy.
These healthcare services include:

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Monitor you and your baby’s health.

Your obstetrician will check you and your baby’s health through ultrasounds, tests and measurements.

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Check for underlying conditions.

These conditions include high blood pressure, infections, genetic disorders and diabetes.

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Provide guidance.

Your obstetrician will provide you steps on staying healthy through diet and exercise as well as medications you need to take.

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Delivery.

When it’s time, your doctor will also deliver your baby or babies.

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Offer coping mechanisms.

You will receive information on how to deal with common conditions related to pregnancy, including heartburn, morning sickness, back and leg pain.

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After Pregnancy

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Scottsboro OB-GYN: Your Source for Obstetrics

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Scottsboro OB-GYN’s healthcare professionals provide compassionate, comfortable obstetrics for you and your baby. Our trained doctors are certified OB/GYNs, so they are able to provide healthcare before, during and after your pregnancy — and for all medical services related to womanhood.

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To schedule your obstetrics appointment, give us a call at 256-259-5211. Open Monday through Friday.

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