An obstetrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the management of pregnancy, labor, and birth. They also receive specialized education in the area of the female reproductive system and surgical care. Obstetricians provide specialized medical care during pregnancy and birth. They manage and treat health conditions associated with pregnancy to ensure both the mother and baby are healthy. Obstetricians provide routine prenatal care to people who are pregnant, diagnose and treat complications during pregnancy, deliver babies, and monitor the mother after childbirth. They are responsible for prenatal screenings, exams, and lab tests, evaluating the babys size, growth, and position in the uterus, detecting congenital anomalies or potential complications in conjunction with maternal-fetal medicine providers, using ultrasound, blood tests, urinalysis, and other tools to monitor the pregnancy, treating health conditions that can affect the pregnancy or the baby, managing labor and delivery, including labor induction, emergencies, and medications, and providing postpartum care for up to six weeks after childbirth. Obstetricians can perform surgeries related to pregnancy, labor, and delivery, such as cesarean deliveries and episiotomies. They have the skills to manage complex or high-risk pregnancies and births and can perform interventions and caesareans. Obstetricians are also trained in female reproductive health (gynecology).