Surgical
Obstetrics careers
Obstetrics covers pregnancy, labour and postnatal care. Teams typically work in maternity units, birth centres and combine obstetrician and gynaecologist, midwife roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $10,000 to $420,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy, labour and postnatal care. Teams work in maternity units, birth centres and pay ranges from $10,000 to $420,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Surgical |
| Focus | pregnancy, labour and postnatal care |
| Settings | Maternity units, Birth centres |
| Certifications | MRCOG |
| Salary range (USD) | $10,000 – $420,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Midwife
Core procedures and activities
- Caesarean section
- Antenatal scanning
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