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An obstetrician is a physician (medical doctor) who specializes in obstetrics, which is the science that deals with the care of women and their fetuses (developing babies) during pregnancy and childbirth, and during the events that come before and soon after birth. Obstetrics also deals with the normal and abnormal functioning of the female reproductive system.

Obstetrician is commonly abbreviated as OB. Since obstetrics is almost always studied and practiced along with gynecology, these two fields of study are commonly abbreviated as OB/GYN. Gynecology is the study of the health care of women, including diseases and normal physical care of the female reproductive system. Most women refer to their obstetrician as their OB/GYN.

Any obstetrician can apply to the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, to become board certified. The obstetrician that is board certified has been agreed upon by a board (group) of peers (other obstetricians) to meet the rigorous standards necessary to practice obstetrics, and has achieved the highest level of education possible in this field. Obstetrician comes from the Latin word "obstetrix," meaning "midwife," which is someone who helps deliver a baby.

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