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a medical professional who specializes in obstetrics
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Recent Examples of obstetricians
Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s why professional organizations—including obstetricians and experts in high-risk pregnancy care—continue to recommend acetaminophen in pregnancy when clinically indicated.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s why professional organizations—including obstetricians and experts in high-risk pregnancy care—continue to recommend acetaminophen in pregnancy when clinically indicated.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstetricians
Noun
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Emergency physicians do not control inpatient staffing, discharge bottlenecks, rehabilitation placement delays, or bed availability, yet emergency departments absorb the consequences when hospitals operate beyond capacity.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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According to the outlet, the procedure has only been performed six other times by Vanderbilt physicians.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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These doctors are independent, but come together in what’s called an independent physician association to jointly contract with health insurance companies.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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The City of Trees scored highest in the health and safety category, which looked at everything from air quality, traffic fatalities and violent crime rates to public hospital rankings, infant mortality rates and pediatricians per capita.—
Sarah Linn
May 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2026
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After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to Rayner, medics reported that two people allegedly fled from the vehicle before police arrived.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
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Officers working at the park called for fire medics, who took the woman to Regions Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In it, the pathologists described what steps the doctors and nurses took to try to save the babies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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That also assist pathologists with autopsies as needed.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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The frequent flyer revealed that her two favorite sneakers are from New Balance, the brand that podiatrists and nurses swear by.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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That’s why podiatrists frequently recommend Vionic shoes, which are constructed with arch support, cushioning, and stability in mind.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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International clinicians and public health professionals deploy to support them, not replace them.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Why No Single Test Tells the Whole Story Medscape offers a comprehensive look at how clinicians evaluate insulin resistance, and the key takeaway is that no single lab result is definitive.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obstetricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstetricians. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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