産科
Meanings
1
obstetrics
The medical field dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
She is a doctor specializing in obstetrics.
2
obstetrics department; maternity ward
The hospital department or division where obstetric care is provided.
The obstetrics department is on the third floor of this hospital.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の産科にかかるto see/attend an obstetrics department (at a hospital)
I'm being seen at the obstetrics department of a nearby hospital.
- 産科を受診するto visit/consult the obstetrics department
My morning sickness was so bad that I went to see the obstetrics department.
- 産科で出産するto give birth in the obstetrics/maternity ward
I'm planning to give birth in this hospital's maternity ward.