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Physician mothers often face significant breastfeeding challenges, with two-thirds experiencing difficulties. Enhanced workplace support is crucial for sustained breastfeeding success among women in medicine.

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  • Medical Education
  • Women's Health
  • Lactation Science

Background:

  • Physicians are trained to universally recommend breastfeeding.
  • Physician mothers report high breastfeeding initiation rates but struggle with sustained breastfeeding.
  • Accumulating evidence highlights significant obstacles faced by physician mothers in maintaining breastfeeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the breastfeeding experiences of physician mothers.
  • To identify challenges and support needs for sustained breastfeeding in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among physicians with young children at an academic medical center.
  • The survey investigated prenatal intentions, postnatal difficulties, goal achievement, emotional impact, and support resources related to breastfeeding.

Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of physician mothers who initiated breastfeeding encountered difficulties.
  • Approximately three-fourths of those facing difficulties were able to resolve them.

Conclusions:

  • Medical professionals, like other mothers, experience breastfeeding challenges that can be difficult to overcome.
  • Women in medicine require improved breastfeeding support services and resources.
  • Advocacy for enhanced workplace breastfeeding support is essential for physicians and all lactating employees.