Gynecology literally means science of women and medicine refers to medical and surgical specialty that treats diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries).
There is also, in relation to the above before specializing in obstetrics, to the point that almost all modern gynecologists are also obstetricians.
Obstetrics (from the Latin prejudice "be waiting") is a branch of health science that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, including also the psychological and social aspects of motherhood.
Health professionals specializing in normal childbirth care are called, depending on the country, midwife / midwife or obstetrician / gynecologist. |
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