<unk>  is the health science and health profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn), in addition to the sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. In many countries,<unk>  is a medical profession (special for its independent and direct specialized education; should not be confused with the medical specialty, which depends on a previous general training). A professional in<unk>  is known as a midwife. A 2013 Cochrane review concluded that "most women should be offered<unk> -led continuity models of care and women should be encouraged to ask for this option although caution should be exercised in applying this advice to women with substantial medical or obstetric complications." The review found that<unk> -led care was associated with a reduction in the use of epidurals, with fewer episiotomies or instrumental births, and a decreased risk of losing the baby before 24 weeks' gestation. However,<unk> -led care was also associated with a longer mean length of labor as measured in hours.
Midwifery
Clinician
Doctor
Veterinarian
Pharmacist
Prosthetist
Proceduralist
Foundation doctor