they are people that take care of woman during & after labor
One of the famous obstetrican is William Smellie (1697-1763) the master of British "midwifery".
In a total of one week an obstetrican will work 96 hours, depending on the hospital.
Obstetrical nurse, if she's a nurse aiding an obstetrician. If she's delivering them herself, then she'd be a nurse obstetrician, just like a nurse practitioner, who often sees patients hinself but is overseen by a doctor who will write any needed prescriptions and the like.
An obstetrician must earn a bachelors from a four year college. Afterward, the student will attend medical school for four years. During the last part of medical school they will specialize in obstetrician classes and observation. A one year internship and residency will be completed.