Ruling on a woman presenting herself to a gynecologist and obstetrician
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Ahmad, asks: Is it permissible for a woman to present herself to a gynecologist and obstetrician during her pregnancy? Knowing that the role of women in this specialty is very limited, please inform us, O Shaykh.
Answer:
There is no blame on her in presenting her matter to a male doctor specializing in women, if a female doctor who can perform the required task is not available; because these are necessary matters.
So the result is: there is nothing wrong with her presenting herself to a doctor specializing in childbirth when there is necessity, but if a female doctor is found who can do what is necessary, then it is not permissible.
This questioner, Abu Ahmad, asks: Is it permissible for a woman to present herself to a gynecologist and obstetrician during her pregnancy? Knowing that the role of women in this specialty is very limited, please inform us, O Shaykh.
Answer:
There is no blame on her in presenting her matter to a male doctor specializing in women, if a female doctor who can perform the required task is not available; because these are necessary matters.
So the result is: there is nothing wrong with her presenting herself to a doctor specializing in childbirth when there is necessity, but if a female doctor is found who can do what is necessary, then it is not permissible.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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