Obstetrics deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth (delivery) and the post-natal period. It ensures a healthy and safe pregnancy. Most women will be apprehensive about their pregnancy and the anxiety will be even more in case of first pregnancy. Obstetric care includes patient education, regular visits, planned nutrition & diet and much more. Childbirth is associated with various physiological changes in your body including hormonal changes and emotional changes. Post-natal care ensures the health and wellbeing of the mother and the baby. Some of the common topics associated with pregnancy and post-natal period are discussed below.