Parenthood and Medical Training: Challenges and Experiences of Physician Moms in the US

Judge-Golden, Colleen; Dotters‐Katz, Sarah K.; Weber, Jeremy M.; Pieper, Carl F.; Gray, Beverly

doi:10.1080/10401334.2022.2141750

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“…This was consistent with previously published programs targeting breastfeeding support, of which one showed that having access to a wearable breast pump was associated with lactating physicians' ability to meet their breastfeeding goals and take shorter lactation breaks [19]. We also supported Endocrine Division clinical trainees, who have even less control over their schedules and are more vulnerable to workrelated pressures than attending physicians [20].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Supporting Our Physician Parents (SOPPort): A pilot program for parental wellness at the Massachusetts General Hospital

Li,

Hanley,

Powe

et al. 2023

J. Clin. Trans. Sci.

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Physician parents encounter unique challenges in balancing new parenthood with work responsibilities, especially upon their return from parental leave. We designed a pilot program that incorporated 1:1 parental coaching to expectant and new physician parents and provided stipends for lactation support and help at home. Additional initiatives included launching a virtual new parent group during the COVID-19 pandemic and starting an emergency backup pump supplies program. There was positive feedback for our Parental Wellness Program (PWP), which was used to secure expanded funding. Pilot results showed that our program had a meaningful impact on parental wellness, morale, productivity, and lactation efforts.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%