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Obstetrics
The science dealing 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. Someone who practices obstetrics is known as an obstetrician.

Obstetrics is commonly abbreviated as OB, and is also known as tocology. 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. Obstetrics comes from the Latin word "obstetrix," meaning "midwife," which is someone who helps deliver a baby.

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