What does an obstetric nurse do?

Answer 1

* An obstetric nurse assists in obstetric theatre. Obstetrics being the medical field that deals with pregnancy and childbirth. Procedures in theatre include Cesarian section, ERPC, manual removal of placenta MROP, difficult forceps and ventous delivery as well as any difficult suturing that needs to take place. An Obstertic nurse will assist as scrub nurse for these procedures, making sure (with the help of the circulator) that the correct instruments are handed to the physician and that swabs, needles and instruments are accounted for. The obstetric nurse is also responsible for dressings, fluids and aftercare of the patient immediately following any procedure. Other duties include adequate stock of instruments and other supplies used in theatre and ensuring correct documentation of all procedures within theatre.

Answer 2

An Obstetrician is a physician with a specialized education and training in the management of pregnancy, labor and post-natal care. A Gynecologist is a physician with a specialized education and training in the health of the female reproductive system which also includes the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases.

Answer 3

The Ob-Gyn nurse assists the doctor with prenatal care and delivery. The nurse will monitor the mother and child in the labor room and alert the doctor to the changing status.

Answer 4

Ob nurses assist gynecologists and obstetricians in caring for women. They specialize in providing care for pregnant women during and after delivery.

Answer 5

The job descriptions can vary from whichever doctor they work for. They assist the OB/GYN doctors and do things such as taking blood pressure and weight checks.