By Eliza Mendoza


When thinking about visiting a Waco OB GYN women need to understand the services that will be available to them. Many times women think that an OB GYN only offers services to women who are pregnant. This is simply not the case as this type of doctor treats many different types of women's health issues.

The obstetrician is also referred to as an OB doctor. This type of doctor specializes in caring for women, not only through their pregnancy but also during delivery and the initial time after pregnancy while her body is healing. This used to be a job that was done primarily by women, but today, men are a vital part of this specialty. A pregnant woman can expect to spend a lot of time in the obstetrician's office during her pregnancy.

The GYN part of the OB GYN title stands for gynecologist. The gynecologist understands the importance of keeping the female reproductive system working properly. Women should visit their doctor on an annual basis in order to have a pap smear done. This is the best way for the doctor to ensure that the patient's reproductive system is healthy.

Hopefully, the woman will have a prior relationship with an OB GYN before she finds out that she is pregnant so that she does not have the stress of looking for a new doctor. However, if she does not already have one chosen, she is sure to have a friend who can offer a referral. If she is going to want to have her baby at home, she will need to find a doctor that will concur.

Making a personal connection with your doctor is vital. It is not unusual for obstetricians to be in group practices with other doctors. This can be a positive for the patient as a doctor will always be available. However, if the patient really likes a certain doctor, that doctor may not be on call when she goes into labor. If a practice has five doctors working in it, there is only a 1 in 5 chance that a particular doctor will be there when she has her baby.

A gynecological visit is usually not on the top of the list of things to do for a woman. The exam can be embarrassing because it is very intimate. However, women must remember that their doctor, whether male or female, is only looking at their patients medically. The doctor should make the patient feel comfortable during the visit. Usually a female nurse will be present during the examination, especially if the doctors is male.

Knowing what to expect during the visit will help to keep the patient at ease. The woman will likely be asked intimate questions, such as about her monthly cycles as well as her sexual activity. These questions are needed in order to assess the individual health risks and are not meant to be intrusive or to cause embarrassment to the patient.

Many women desire to be treated for women's issues by a woman. However, it must be realized that in order to be a Waco OB GYN women and men both receive the same training and education. Deciding on being treated by a female or male is the choice of the woman.




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