Early care is the best way to discover and treat potential problems. The Health Care Providers Selecting the person or clinic to provide your health care is the first important step. There are many kinds of health professionals who are qualified to care for you during your pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the period after the birth. Specialists who provide mainly pregnancy care are obstetricians, while those who provide mainly female reproductive system care are gynecologists. Perinatologists are obstetricians who specialize in the care of women who may face special problems during pregnancy.
Some general practitioners provide obstetric and gynecologic care.
All refer patients to a doctor if complications occur. The people at your clinic, hospital, health department, medical society, or prepared childbirth association can give you a list of doctors and nurse-midwives. Their reputation with other patients and physicians. Their office hours and location of the office and the hospital. Your feelings of well-being during your first few visits.