Obstetricians

With a shortage of midwives added to that of obstetricians it has become clear all over again that our country's obstetric care is in an extremely grave situation.

The reduction in obstetricians and gynecologists is a reflection of the decrease in births, thus reducing need for medical care.

Obstetricians also bear a high risk of suits.

Obstetric care in crisis as the number of obstetricians continues to fall.

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, in an opinion from its Committee on Obstetric Practice that was published on the ACOG website, said that instead of quickly clamping off the cord that connects the newborn to its placental sac, doctors should wait an additional 30 to 60 seconds. Those extra seconds for babies born at term are associated with an increase in hemoglobin levels in newborns, the statement said.

Obstetric care is in crisis as the number of obstetricians continues to fall.

Obstetrics is in crisis as the number of obstetricians continues to fall.