Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and reproductive health management. This field prepares nursing students to provide comprehensive care for mothers, newborns, and women with gynecological conditions through both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Students are trained to assist in antenatal care, labor and delivery procedures, postnatal care, family planning, and women’s health education. The program also emphasizes compassionate patient care, critical thinking, and the development of clinical skills required to support maternal and women’s healthcare services effectively.

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Objectives

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• To provide comprehensive knowledge of maternal and women’s health nursing.

• To train students in antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care practices.

• To develop skills in assisting normal and high-risk deliveries.

• To educate students on newborn care and maternal health management.

• To promote awareness of reproductive health and family welfare programs.

• To prepare students to identify and manage gynecological disorders.

• To enhance clinical decision-making and patient care abilities.

• To encourage compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based nursing practices.

• To develop communication and counseling skills for women and families.

• To prepare competent nursing professionals for hospitals and community healthcare settings.