Obstetricians are medical surgeons who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth. Obstetricians also train in gynecology, which deals with women’s reproductive health, and are called OB/GYNs. While other kinds of doctors can deliver babies, most women see OB/GYNs to receive specialized care, especially in high-risk pregnancies and cesarean births. OB/GYNs monitor a woman’s pregnancy, utilizing ultrasound images, stomach growth measurements, and lab tests to ensure the health of both the mother and child. When the doctor identifies problems, such as high blood pressure, excessive weight gain, or gestational diabetes, they advise changes to eating habits or lifestyle, and may also prescribe medications to alleviate some of the more serious symptoms. OB/GYNs are on-call for when patients go into labor, including nights and weekends. Routine cesarean section (c-section) births are scheduled before the baby’s due date. In emergency situations where the baby or mother is suffering from some kind of trauma, the doctor may perform an emergency c-section to prevent injury in the womb. OB/GYNs also follow up after the birth and check on the mother’s healing and other post-partum needs.