gynecologist
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gynecologist
The informal but most commonly used term for a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics.
Für die jährliche Vorsorgeuntersuchung geht sie regelmäßig zum Frauenarzt.
For her annual preventive checkup, she regularly goes to the gynecologist.
The word is made up of 'Frauen' (plural of Frau, women) and 'Arzt' (doctor). So it is literally a doctor for women, which clearly describes the specialization.
Der Frauenarzt ist auf die Gesundheit von Frauen spezialisiert.
The gynecologist specializes in women's health.
To describe a visit, you use the prepositions 'zu' and 'bei'. You go 'zum Frauenarzt' (to the gynecologist; movement) and have an appointment 'beim Frauenarzt' (at the gynecologist's; location).
Sie muss morgen früh zum Frauenarzt.
She has to go to the gynecologist tomorrow morning.
Although there is an official specialist term, 'Frauenarzt' (gynecologist) is by far the common term in everyday life. It is used in everyday conversations to talk about doctor's visits.
Ich muss mir eine neue Frauenärztin suchen, da meine in Rente geht.
I need to find a new gynecologist, since mine is retiring.
midwife
'die Hebamme' and 'der Frauenarzt' can both be important when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife accompanies and advises women especially around the birth and in the period afterward. A gynecologist is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics; their work also involves examinations, diagnoses, and medical treatment. The words can be confused because both care for pregnant women. In practical terms: for medical examinations, you are more likely to say 'Frauenarzt'; for support during birth and the postpartum period, 'Hebamme' is more likely.
Der Frauenarzt hat beim Termin eine Ultraschalluntersuchung gemacht.
The gynecologist did an ultrasound examination at the appointment.
Meine Hebamme besucht mich nach der Geburt zu Hause.
My midwife visits me at home after the birth.