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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.
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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.
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Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.
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Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
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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.
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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
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In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
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For example, of the 535 voting members of Congress, only nine are engineers, one is a physicist, one is a chemist, one is a geologist and 30 are physicians.
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AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
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After four days in intensive care, doctors determined Jaxon had no brain activity and removed him from life support.
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During the first year of life, pediatricians track vital growth milestones and conduct routine exams for eye problems, ear problems, heart issues and breathing trouble.
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In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options.
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Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
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After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.
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Hulsey broke a window to rescue the little boy, who was checked by medics, authorities said.
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Combat medics of the Oregon National Guard trained with drones for the first time last February to fly blood supplies into hazardous areas.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Our editors have chatted with reality stars, celebrity makeup artists, fashion directors of some of the biggest retailers, and a slew of dermatologists and podiatrists who always have the best insight.
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These Skechers walking sneakers are recommended by podiatrists to help with a range of conditions—from arthritis to joint pain.
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Healthcare systems face an impossible ratio of clinicians to patients, and this technology is already letting a single care team maintain continuous contact with thousands of patients who would otherwise go unmonitored between appointments.
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Yet more than half of its counties are classified as maternity care deserts — areas with no hospital or birth center offering obstetric services and no obstetric clinicians, as defined by the March of Dimes.
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“Obstetricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstetricians. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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