What type of doctor specializes in pregnancy and childbirth?

Question

This is my first pregnancy and im a bit clueless about which doctor to actually go to. Like is gynac and the delivery doctor the same person or different? Just want to fix my appointments right from start, pls guide.

Basanti Hegde · Answer

You need to see a gynecologist who also does obstetrics (gynac). Make sure to find one attached to a hospital with reasonable delivery packages to keep your budget in check.

Geetanjali Hegde · Answer

It's called an OB-GYN or simply a gynecologist. They handle both the pregnancy care and the actual delivery, so find a good one in your area.

Lilavati Dave · Answer

An obstetrician-gynecologist, commonly called a gynac or OB-GYN, is the specialist. I'm currently seeing one for my prenatal check-ups—are you also looking to book your first scan?

Kamakshi Bhatia · Answer

You need an obstetrician. I just delivered my baby last month, and having a supportive OB-GYN made the entire labor and delivery experience so much easier.

Sneha Boloor · Answer

I went to a lady doctor who was an OB-GYN for my entire pregnancy. She guided me through every single ultrasound and was there for my delivery too.