Obstetricians help deliver babies during childbirth and help mothers recover from the physical and psychological problems of pregnancy and childbirth. Obstetricians do not manage health issues without pregnancy. On the other hand, gynecologists do not give birth or treat pregnant women. Instead, they focus on the health of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other organs of the female reproductive system. Both obstetricians and gynecologists may prescribe medication or surgery to treat a patient.