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| | Obstetrics - encyclopedia article about Obstetrics. |
 | | Obstetrics (from the Latin obstare, "to stand by") is the surgical specialty dealing with the care of a woman and her offspring during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (the period shortly after birth). | | | Obstetric ultrasonography is the application of medical ultrasonography to obstetrics. | | | Almost all modern obstetricians are also gynaecologists; see Obstetrics and gynaecology. |
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| | Dr. Koop - Ultrasound in Obstetrics- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Ultrasound has become an increasingly important part of prenatal care, providing information that can guide a physician's care for a pregnant woman and improve the outcome of pregnancy. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | Ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to take a picture of the baby (fetus) in the uterus. |
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