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"Twilight Sleep"
In the beginning of the 1930s a mixture of morphine and scopolamine was given to women to help with the pain and contractions. This led to the forms of anesthesia we use during childbirth today.
"Women, Power, and Reproductive Healthcare:." Oregon Health & Science University. Oregon Health & Science University, n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
Pap Smear
Georgia's Papanikolaou found a way to detect cancerous cells in the cervix, and the first test was done in 1941. Shepard, Elizabeth M. "George Papanicolaou: Development of the Pap Smear." - A View from the 25th Floor. N.p., 29 June 2011. Web. 25 Jan. 2016.
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Amniocentesis
In 1952, the procedure of drawing our amniotic fluid for prenatal diagnoses became more widespread. For example, through this test the Ob/Gyn can determine the possibility of blood disease in a fetus.
"Medical Discoveries." Amniocentesis. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2016. -
Ian Donald and the Ultrasound
Ian Donald was the Professor of Midwifery at Glasgow University. He first introduced the use of the Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the late 50s. Before this, ultrasonics was used for therapy and rehab in the 20s.
Woo, Joseph, Dr. "A Short History of the Development of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology." FRCOG, n.d. Web. -
In Vitro Ferillization
In 1978, the first in vitro fertillization test was done. The IVF proccess is used to treat fertillity with a series of procedures. "In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Salary
The average salary (as of 2016) for an Ob/Gyn is $259,089. -
Duties
Gynecology is for women's health, while obstetrics specialize in pregnanancy. As an Ob/Gyn, the doctor doesn't specialize but works as both. "OBGYN: Job Duties, Employment Outlook, and Educational Requirements." Learn.org. Learn.org, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016 -
Education
As of 2016, an Ob/Gyn has to have either an MD or DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine). They must also have a 4 year residency and a license. "OBGYN: Job Duties, Employment Outlook, and Educational Requirements." Learn.org. Learn.org, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016
- Kerr, Suzy. "Education Requirements for an OB/GYN and Total Years of College." Education. Seattle Pi, n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2016.
