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OBSTETRICS IS A CORE BRANCH OF MEDICAL SCIENCE THAT FOCUSES ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD. IT INVOLVES THE STUDY OF NORMAL AND HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES, FETAL DEVELOPMENT, LABOR MECHANISMS, AND MATERNAL HEALTH. THE SUBJECT AIMS TO UNDERSTAND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY AND TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFECTIVE, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE TO BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PERINATAL JOURNEY.

Key Topics Covered:
Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It involves understanding normal and high-risk pregnancies, fetal development, antenatal care, labor and delivery, and complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor. Obstetrics also addresses maternal health, fetal monitoring, obstetric emergencies, and methods of delivery including vaginal birth and cesarean section.

Importance:
Obstetrics is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and childbirth. It helps identify and manage risks early, prevent complications, and provide timely interventions during labor. Proper obstetric care reduces maternal and neonatal mortality, supports healthy fetal growth, and ensures safe delivery outcomes. It plays a critical role in global healthcare, as childbirth is one of the most significant events in human life.

Learning Methods:
Students learn obstetrics through clinical postings in antenatal clinics, labor rooms, and maternity wards. They observe deliveries, assist in routine and emergency procedures, monitor fetal health, and participate in counseling pregnant women. Practical learning includes interpreting ultrasound findings, assessing fetal well-being, performing antenatal examinations, and understanding labor progression. These experiences help students gain confidence in managing pregnancy and childbirth safely.