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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Women's Health
  • Physician Well-being

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  • Persistent challenges exist for female physicians and trainees planning families.
  • Increasing numbers of women in medicine and evolving societal norms highlight these issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the evolving themes related to pregnancy and childbearing for female physicians.
  • To identify key areas requiring attention and solutions within the medical profession and society.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted to identify major themes.
  • Analysis focused on the evolution of these themes over time.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: impact of pregnancy on physicians and colleagues, work productivity during pregnancy, maternity leave policies, and maternal-fetal health outcomes.
  • These themes have become more prominent with increased female physician participation.

Conclusions:

  • The persistence of these challenges necessitates action from the medical community and society.
  • Ensuring female physicians can have children and receive equitable healthcare is essential.
  • Prioritizing institutional, departmental, and personal support structures is vital.