Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing
Comprehensive care for women — pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and gynecology.
Overview
The Obstetrical & Gynecological Nursing Department focuses on women's health during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, as well as gynecological issues — preparing competent nurse midwives ready for clinical practice, education, management and research.
Prof. Dr. Santhi Letha
RN, RM, M.Sc (N), MA (Sociology), Ph.D (N)
Obstetrical Gynecological NursingObjectives
Antenatal & Postnatal Care
Prepare students with skills in antenatal, postnatal care, labor assistance and gynecological nursing.
Family Planning & Education
Support development of skills in family planning and women's health education.
About Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing
OBG Nursing is dedicated to the comprehensive care of women during their childbearing years — covering reproductive health, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, family welfare and gynecological conditions. Students gain hands-on clinical experience in antenatal and postnatal wards, OPDs, labor rooms, gynecology operating theaters and gynecology wards under specialized faculty supervision.
The postgraduate program provides advanced expertise, preparing graduates to take on roles as educators, managers and researchers and contribute to advancements in obstetric and gynecological care.
Advanced Training for Postgraduates
Pap Smears & Suturing
Pap smears and episiotomy suturing.
Fetal Well-being Assessment
Intrauterine fetal well-being assessments.
Operative Deliveries
Assistance with forceps, ventouse and breech operative deliveries.
Specialized Procedures
Exchange blood transfusions, culdoscopy, endometrial biopsy, ultrasonography, amniocentesis, chemotherapy, tubal patency testing, MTP and D&C.
Clinical Training & Requirements
Care planning and care studies
Case presentations
Health education sessions
Antenatal and postnatal assessments
Vaginal examinations and labor assistance
Conducting normal deliveries
Episiotomy and suturing
Setting up delivery areas
Inserting intrauterine devices (Copper T)
Procedures & Skills Training
Pregnancy Assessments
Antenatal and postnatal assessments for normal and high-risk pregnancies.
Episiotomy & Delivery Setup
Episiotomy care and delivery room preparation.
Newborn Care
Immediate newborn care, including NICU procedures.
Breastfeeding Guidance
Postnatal and antenatal breastfeeding support.
Intranatal & Resuscitation
Intranatal care and resuscitation measures.
Postnatal Exercises
Guided postnatal recovery exercises.
Field Visits & Community Exposure
Curriculum includes field visits to family welfare bureaus, exposing students to community health practices and family planning services — preparing them for diverse roles in obstetric and gynecological nursing.