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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Occupational Health

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  • Workplace barriers impede breastfeeding for physician mothers, including lack of suitable spaces and inflexible schedules.
  • Anesthesiology presents unique challenges due to unpredictable operating room schedules and limited break times.
  • Physician mothers in surgical subspecialties, including anesthesiology, report insufficient lactation facilities near operating rooms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze work-related barriers to breastfeeding among physician mothers.
  • To specifically examine the challenges faced by anesthesiologists regarding lactation support.
  • To highlight the need for institutional support for breastfeeding physician mothers.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of physician mothers across various specialties.
  • Analysis of reported barriers related to lactation facilities, scheduling, and time constraints.
  • Comparison of experiences between anesthesiologists and other medical specialties.

Main Results:

  • Lack of appropriate lactation space, unpredictable schedules, and insufficient time are key barriers.
  • Anesthesiologists report a significant lack of lactation facilities near operating rooms.
  • Anesthesiologists are more likely to report maternal discrimination compared to other specialties.

Conclusions:

  • Anesthesiology's unique work environment poses significant challenges for breastfeeding mothers.
  • There is a critical need for improved lactation support and flexible break systems for anesthesiologists.
  • Addressing maternal discrimination and facilitating lactation needs are essential for supporting breastfeeding physician mothers.