Which department should a pregnant woman visit?
Disease description:
I’ve missed my period for over thirty days and would like to confirm whether I’m pregnant. Could you please tell me which department I should visit for routine prenatal examinations?
If you have just become pregnant, you may schedule an appointment with a gynecologist, an obstetrician, or a combined obstetrics and gynecology department—any of these is appropriate. Obstetrics primarily serves pregnant and postpartum women, whereas common gynecological conditions in women—such as menstrual disorders—fall under the domain of gynecology. After the first trimester (i.e., beyond 3 months of gestation), embryonic development becomes relatively stable, and routine prenatal examinations are required; during this period and throughout the remainder of pregnancy, care should be provided by an obstetrician. Throughout pregnancy, it is important to maintain a positive and cheerful mindset and avoid negativity or pessimism.