Experiences with pregnancy and child-rearing, advice for future mothers, and suggestions for improving the system: a qualitative study of women in neurosurgery

CONCLUSIONS: The authors' data have illustrated the themes of the experiences and thoughts of women in a field where pregnancy and child-rearing are arguably the most challenging of any occupation. Resources such as improved on-site daycare and organized, program-specific information sets for future mothers appear to comprise a consensus of suggested solutions by the women directly experiencing these challenges. The authors' results may be useful in guiding system-wide changes that may improve the field of neurosurgery for current and future mothers.PMID:38579349 | DOI:10.3171/2023.12.JNS232445
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research