Gynecology and obstetrics are twin subjects that deal with the female reproductive system. While Obstetrics deals with pregnancy and its associated procedures and complications, gynecology involves treating women who are not pregnant.

The field of obstetrics thus deals with the wellbeing of the pregnant mother as well as the delivery and healthy outcome.

Obstetricians closely work with the pediatricians and neonatologists to deal with the care of the newborn baby to reduce the chances of mortality and disease of the newborn.