OB/GYN Clinic (Outpatient)
Outpatient practices providing prenatal care, gynecologic services, and ongoing women's health management.
About This Unit
OB/GYN clinics are the outpatient setting for obstetric and gynecologic care. They provide routine prenatal visits, gynecologic exams, contraception counseling, management of gynecologic conditions, and ongoing women's health screenings. Some clinics are hospital-based; others are independent or part of a larger practice group. Specialty clinics may focus on maternal-fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, or midwifery-led care. The structure, services offered, and staffing approach vary widely across practices.
Common Services
- Routine prenatal and postpartum visits
- Gynecologic exams and screenings
- Contraception and family planning counseling
- Management of gynecologic conditions
- Coordination with inpatient L&D and perinatal services
- Patient education and preventive care
Clinical Team
- OB/GYN providers and physicians
- Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP)
- Clinic RNs and medical assistants
- Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
A note on scope: Every hospital structures its Women's & Children's Services differently. Unit design, staffing models, and patient-to-nurse ratios are set by each facility's clinical leadership based on its patient population, acuity, and resources. The descriptions here are a general overview — not a prescription for how any unit should operate.
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Labor & Delivery
Intrapartum care for active labor and birth
Perinatal / Antepartum
Inpatient care for high-risk pregnancies
OB Emergency Department
Acute obstetric triage and emergency care
OB Operating Room
Surgical obstetric care including cesarean delivery
Postpartum / Mother-Baby
Recovery and newborn care after birth
Newborn Nursery
Care for well newborns after delivery
NICU
Specialized care for critically ill or premature newborns
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