Obstetrics deals with which medical field?

• A. Gynecology
• B. Obstetrics
• C. Endocrinology
• D. Pediatrics

Answer: (B)

Obstetrics focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. This makes it the field dedicated to managing pregnancy and the process of bearing a child. Gynecology covers the female reproductive system's health more broadly—menstrual disorders, contraception, and gynecologic diseases—without focusing specifically on pregnancy. Endocrinology deals with hormones and metabolic conditions across the body, not limited to pregnancy. Pediatrics is the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Because pregnancy and delivery are the core concerns of obstetrics, it is the correct choice. (In practice, obstetrics and gynecology are often combined as OB-GYN.)