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Pregnancy in physicians: A scoping review.

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Physician pregnancy affects colleagues and faces inadequate parental leave policies. More research is needed to understand its impact on maternal and fetal health.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Women's health
  • Occupational health

Background:

  • Physician pregnancy's personal and professional effects warrant further investigation.
  • A comprehensive scoping review was conducted to synthesize existing evidence.
  • The review aims to inform decision-making for stakeholders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and assess the evidence on physician pregnancy.
  • To identify impacts on colleagues and workplace perceptions.
  • To evaluate current maternity leave policies and occupational risks.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of 7 databases yielded 3733 citations.
  • 407 manuscripts were included and assessed for evidence level.
  • Thematic analysis was employed for data extraction.

Main Results:

  • Physician pregnancy led to perceived increased workload and discrimination among colleagues.
  • Work productivity and academic metrics remained independent of pregnancy.
  • Maternity leave policies were inconsistent and unsatisfactory; occupational risks and delayed childbearing were noted.
  • Obstetric and fetal complication rates showed conflicting data.

Conclusions:

  • Physician pregnancy impacts colleagues and productivity perceptions, with inadequate parental leave policies.
  • Current data are insufficient to determine maternal and fetal health impacts.
  • Prospective, risk-matched observational studies are recommended for physician pregnancy research.