Obstetric neurology

What is neuro obstetric?

The term “neuro-obstetrics” refers to a multidisciplinary approach to the care of pregnant women with neurologic comorbidities, both preconceptionally and throughout pregnancy. General preconception care should be offered to all women, including women with neurologic disease. Women with neurologic comorbidities should also be offered specialist preconception care by an obstetrician who consults with a neurologist, anesthesiologist, and if indicated clinical geneticist and/or other specialists.

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What is an obstetrician?

Obstetricians specialize in caring for people during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth and the first several weeks postpartum (after childbirth). They manage and treat health conditions associated with pregnancy to ensure both you and your baby are healthy.

What does an obstetrician do?

An obstetrician provides routine prenatal care to people who are pregnant. They also diagnose and treat complications during pregnancy. Obstetricians deliver your baby and monitor you after childbirth.

Your obstetrician is responsible for:

Prenatal screenings, exams and lab tests.
Evaluating your baby’s size, growth and position in your uterus.
Detecting congenital anomalies or potential complications in conjunction with maternal-fetal medicine providers.
Using ultrasound, blood tests, urinalysis and other tools to monitor your pregnancy.
Treating health conditions that can affect your pregnancy or your baby.
Managing labor and delivery, including labor induction, emergencies and medications.
Providing postpartum care for up to six weeks after childbirth.

When would I need to see an obstetrician?

You should see an obstetrician as soon as you know you’re pregnant. Obstetricians care for you and your baby for the duration of your pregnancy and several weeks postpartum (after you give birth).

You’ll see an obstetrician for the first time around seven or eight weeks after your last menstrual period and then monthly, biweekly and weekly as you near your due date. Most practices schedule a postpartum visit with your obstetrician about six weeks after you’ve given birth to make sure no other complications have developed.

Some of the prenatal screenings, exams and routine lab tests you need during pregnancy are:

Complete blood count (CBC) and other blood panels.
Pap smear.
Urinalysis.
Screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Ultrasounds to assess the placenta and uterus.
Group B Streptococcus screen.
Glucose tolerance test (screens for gestational diabetes).
Quad screening blood test for congenital disabilities.
Fetal assessments using ultrasound and Doppler transducer.

After birth, your obstetrician monitors your bleeding, bowel and bladder function and checks you for signs of blood clots or other postpartum conditions. They’ll allow you to go home between one and four days later if your recovery is going well.

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