ArticleAmerican journal of surgery2022
Pregnancy in physicians: A scoping review.
Article in American journal of surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers.
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Who cites it
23 citing papers in PubMed, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Medicine and motherhood: a cross-sectional survey of the experiences of women doctors in the Republic of Ireland.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Pregnancy and Motherhood Experiences of Turkish Women Anaesthesiologists in Training and Work Life.Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation · 2026Article
- Impact of a Medical Career on Reproductive Planning and Knowledge of Assisted Reproductive Technology Among Brazilian Women.JBRA assisted reproduction · 2026Article
- Physician Work Patterns in Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Return to the Workforce.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Discrimination, Stigma and Taboo Towards the Three Ms' Working Body: A Systematic Review Around Menstruation, Maternity and Menopause.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- Fertility, family planning, pregnancy and motherhood among women doctors working in the EU and UK: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Gender challenges within the UK Defence Medical Services: recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.BMJ military health · 2025Article
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- Assessing male and female clinicians' intentions for a third child in China: A cross-sectional survey analysis with gender-specific insights.Journal of global health · 2025Article
- Attitudes of Surgical Trainees and Faculty Towards Parental Leave During Surgical Training.Journal of surgical education · 2024Article
- Improving Gender Equity for Women in Nephrology: A Global Perspective.Kidney international reports · 2024Article
- Gender Gap in Parental Leave Among Physicians in Japan.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- Medical Societies Must Choose Professional Meeting Locations Responsibly in a Post-Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Faculty Parental Leave Policies at Medical Schools Ranked by US News & World Report in 2020.JAMA network open · 2023Article
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- Greater Risk of Pregnancy Complications for Female Surgeons: A Cross-Sectional Electronic Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Abortion access and the US medical workforce: a looming crisis for haematology.The Lancet. Haematology · 2022Article
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe personal health and professional impact of physician pregnancy requires further study. We performed a comprehensive scoping review of physician pregnancy to synthesize and assess the evidence to aid decision-making for relevant stakeholders.
methodsA search of 7 databases resulted in 3733 citations. 407 manuscripts were included and scored for evidence level. Data were extracted into themes using template analysis.
resultsPhysician pregnancy impacted colleagues through perceived increased workload and resulted in persistent stigmatization and discrimination despite work productivity and academic metrics being independent of pregnancy events. Maternity leave policies were inconsistent and largely unsatisfactory. Women physicians incurred occupational hazard risk and had high rates of childbearing delay, abortion, and fertility treatment; obstetric and fetal complication rates compared to controls are conflicting.
conclusionsComprehensive literature review found that physician pregnancy impacts colleagues, elicits negative perceptions of productivity, and is inadequately addressed by current parental leave policies. Data are poor and insufficient to definitively determine the impact of physician pregnancy on maternal and fetal health. Prospective risk-matched observational studies of physician pregnancy should be pursued.
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