ENT

Obstetrics

• The main focus of obstetrics is on the care of pregnant women, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

OB/GYN

• Obstetrics is combined with gynecology (the branch of medicine that deals with the health and wellness of the female reproductive system) to form OB/GYN (obstetrics and gynecology).

Prenatal Care

• An important aspect of prenatal care is regular check-ups with a healthcare provider to monitor the health of the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

Syphilis Screening

• The VDRL (Veneral Disease Research Laboratory) test is conducted to screen for syphilis during the first trimester of pregnancy.

RhoGAM

• The purpose of RhoGAM at 28 weeks during pregnancy is to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn, which occurs when the mother's immune system produces antibodies against the fetus's blood cells.

Otolaryngology

• Otolaryngologists (also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists) treat disorders and diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat.

Hearing Loss

• Otolaryngologists perform in-office procedures such as earwax removal, tympanometry, and audiometry for hearing loss.
• They perform surgery such as cochlear implantation, stapedectomy, and tympanoplasty to treat hearing loss.

Balance Disorders

• Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat balance disorders such as vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and labyrinthitis.

Hearing Devices

• Otolaryngologists place electronic devices such as cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs), and auditory brainstem implants to improve hearing.