Title,+Introduction,+Scope

A. Education requirements of a neonatal and obstetrician. B. Common Birth Complications C. What needs to be done to prevent these complications? D. Obstetrician and Neonatal Units must be better funded in hospitals E. Important for hospitals to have neonatal and obstetrician units and for pregnant women to be seen by these physicians
 * 1) Training
 * 2) College requirements
 * 3) Experience/knowledge
 * 4) Characteristics of these people
 * 1) Common diseases/complications during pregnancy and birth
 * 2) Care needed to prevent complications/diseases
 * 3) Medical supplies needed ex. Incubators
 * 1) Early detection can better treat and prevent complications
 * 2) Mother that gets regular check ups by obstetrician has better chance of avoiding complications
 * 3) Mother who goes to obstetrician is better informed about good nutrition and a how to have a healthy pregnancy
 * 1) Costly appliances such as incubators
 * 2) Infant and Neonatal mortality rates (we have on of the highest)
 * 3) How much is spent yearly

This topic interests me because in the future I would like to pursue a career in the field of nursing, specifically in neonatology and obstetrics. That is why I am exploring their importance and what is expected of these health care workers. In my paper I will delve into the educational requirements for neonatologists and obstetricians; common birth complications; and why these physicians are the most suitable for the prevention of birth complications and assistance in birth complications. One complication I have run into is finding information on the costs and funding for neonatal and obstretrical units. I do have an article that has information on the amount spent yearly on neonatal intensive care, but the statistic is dated 1988 so I cannot use it. I'm sure if I keep searching I will eventually find something more recent that will help me.