At a Glance. 1  There are many factors, both internal and external, that can influence the quantity and quality of the sleep we obtain. 2  Sleep scientists understand how various factors affect sleep and why they have the effects they do.
Labor and delivery nurses are very similar to perinatal nurses, only they just assist during labor verses seeing the woman during the entire pregnancy like perinatal nurses do. During a womanâs labor, the labor and delivery nurse monitors the fetal heart rate in order to determine if the baby is handling labor well. The nurse also monitors the womanâs blood pressure, temperature, strength and timing of contractions, and cervical dilation.
A Riverside Women's Health answered. Health care providers that care for women during pregnancy include: Obstetricians (OB) are medical doctors who specialize in the care of pregnant women and in delivering babies. OBs also have special training in surgery so they are also able to do a cesarean delivery. Women who have health problems or are at risk for pregnancy complications should see an obstetrician.