Beginning in her teens, every woman should receive medical care from a gynecologist. Throughout her life the level of care she requires may vary from the routine to the complex. Most of the time, a woman may only need to visit her physician for a yearly exam. At other times, she may need to visit more often if a problem develops. Einstein Healthcare Network offers the care women need through every stage of their lives.

A woman who plans to become pregnant or who already is pregnant should be under the care of a gynecologist who is also an obstetrician (often referred to as an ob/gyn). An obstetrician has the proper training, licensing and insurance to deliver babies. This physician also provides prenatal care to the mother-to-be to help ensure that the baby and the mother are healthy during the pregnancy and delivery.

Einstein’s board-certified ob/gyns provide general gynecologic and obstetric care to women of all ages. Each year, thousands of women visit Einstein physicians for a variety of reasons, including:

• Yearly PAP smears, pelvic and breast exams
• Birth control information and prescriptions
• Counseling to help prepare women for childbirth
• Prenatal care
• Care for infections, sexually transmitted diseases and other health concerns

Keeping you in good health is a job we take very seriously. To find an ob/gyn near you, please click here.

 

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Glossary of Terms:

 

Gynecologist– A physician who is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vulva.

 

Obstetrician– A physician who is trained to deliver babies and provide prenatal care to pregnant women to help ensure that the baby develops normally.

 

Prenatal– before birth

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