Surgeons, Pregnancy, and Work Demands

Lack of workplace support linked to pregnancy outcomes.

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Obstetric complications are more common among female surgeons than partners of male surgeons, with 31% versus 23% reporting issues.
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After adjusting for workplace support, the difference in obstetric complications between female surgeons and male partners was not statistically significant.
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Over 50% of respondents reported a lack of workplace support, with 64% of female surgeons indicating inadequate support.
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A lack of workplace support was associated with a 1.58 times increased risk of obstetric complications in the overall cohort.
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Qualitative findings highlighted physical demands, cultural norms, and limited parental leave as barriers affecting pregnancy outcomes for surgeons.

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