Obstetricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They are trained in:

* Prenatal care: Monitoring the health of the mother and fetus throughout pregnancy.

* Labor and delivery: Assisting with vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

* Postpartum care: Providing care to the mother after childbirth, including managing complications.

While obstetrics is a medical field, it also encompasses many aspects of midwifery, which focuses on the physiological aspects of pregnancy and birth.