Obstetrics and gynaecology covers two related areas: care during pregnancy and childbirth, and the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system.
Pregnancy care
- Antenatal check-ups and growth monitoring
- Ultrasound scanning through pregnancy
- Care of pregnancies with additional risks, including diabetes and high blood pressure
- Delivery and immediate care after birth
- Postnatal review
Gynaecology
- Heavy, irregular or painful periods
- Fibroids and ovarian cysts
- Pelvic pain and infections
- Menopause symptoms
- Contraception advice
- Difficulty conceiving
Seek help urgently if
In pregnancy, contact the hospital straight away for heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, a marked reduction in the baby’s movements, severe headache with visual disturbance, or fluid loss before your due date.
