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Obstetrics (L. “to stand by”) is a medical-surgical specialty dealing with the care of woman and her offspring during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium. In practice, the obstetrician will see a pregnant woman on a regular basis as her pregnancy advances. The exact schedule varies according to resources and risk factors.
