Gynecology & Obstetrics Care department

The Gynaecology & Obstetrics Care department in a hospital is dedicated to providing specialized medical care for women’s reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. This department plays a crucial role in supporting women throughout their various life stages, from adolescence to menopause. Here are the key roles and services typically provided by the Gynaecology & Obstetrics Care department:

Obstetrics Services:

Prenatal Care: The department offers comprehensive prenatal care, including regular check-ups, screenings, ultrasounds, and monitoring of the mother’s and baby’s health during pregnancy.

High-Risk Pregnancy Management: The department specialises in managing high-risk pregnancies, including pregnancies with medical complications, multiple gestations, or fetal abnormalities. They provide close monitoring, specialised diagnostic tests, and coordination with other medical specialists as needed.

Labor and Delivery: Obstetricians and trained healthcare professionals assist in the labor and delivery process, ensuring the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby.

Cesarean Sections: When necessary, the department performs cesarean sections (C-sections) to deliver babies surgically. This procedure may be planned in advance or performed as an emergency intervention.

Postpartum Care: The department provides postpartum care and support to new mothers, including monitoring of physical recovery, breastfeeding guidance, contraception counselling, and emotional well-being.

Gynaecology Services:

Well-Woman Examinations: The department conducts routine well-woman examinations, including pelvic exams, Pap smears, breast examinations, and screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Management of Gynaecological Conditions: The department diagnoses and treats various gynaecological conditions, such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and reproductive organ infections.

Contraception and Family Planning: Gynaecologists provide counselling and guidance on contraception methods, family planning, and reproductive health choices tailored to individual needs.

Menopause Management: The department offers support and management for women experiencing menopause, including addressing symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, and preventive care for postmenopausal health concerns.

Gynecologic Surgery: Gynaecologists perform various surgical procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries, hysterectomies, myomectomies (removal of uterine fibroids), ovarian cystectomies, and procedures to treat gynecologic cancers.