Understanding The Job Of A Waco OB GYN

By Eliza Mendoza


When thinking about visiting a Waco OB GYN women need to understand the services that will be available to them. Many times women think that an OB GYN only offers services to women who are pregnant. This is simply not the case as this type of doctor treats many different types of women's health issues.

The obstetrician is also referred to as an OB doctor. This type of doctor specializes in caring for women, not only through their pregnancy but also during delivery and the initial time after pregnancy while her body is healing. This used to be a job that was done primarily by women, but today, men are a vital part of this specialty. A pregnant woman can expect to spend a lot of time in the obstetrician's office during her pregnancy.

The gynecologist is the specialty also known as GYN. They have the knowledge and training needed to treat the health of the female reproductive organs. Yearly, a woman should visit her GYN to have a pap smear done. The results of the pap smear will help the doctor to determine the state of her female health.

Ideally, a woman will already have an OB GYN when she discovers that she might be pregnant. Already having a doctor will decrease the stress that will surely be felt during this time. However, if she needs to find a doctor, she can always ask her friends for referrals. If she desires a home birth, she must make sure that the doctor she chooses will participate.

It is vital that the woman feels a connection with her obstetrician. It is not unusual for several obstetricians to work in the same practice. The plus to this for the patient is that there is always a doctor available. However, it is less likely that she will have the doctor that she really likes with her during the delivery of her baby.

Going to the gynecologist can be uncomfortable for the woman if for no other reason than it is such an intimate experience and can be quite embarrassing. It is important to remember than both male and female doctors are looking at you from purely a medical standpoint and they will try to make you as comfortable as possible during the examination. It is likely that a male doctor will have a female nurse in the examination room.

The patient will be more at ease if she knows what to expect before arriving for her appointment. The doctor will likely ask the woman some questions that she might find embarrassing to answer. It is important that she realize that the questions are only be asked so that any potential health risks can be discovered.

Some women find that they are more comfortable being treated by a woman for women's health issues. It is important to realize that both men and women go through rigorous training in order to become a Waco OB GYN and to learn any sub-specialties in the field. Whether a woman chooses a male or female doctor is simply a matter of her choice.




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