Surgical trainees' experience of pregnancy, maternity and paternity leave: a cross-sectional study.

Helen M MohanOroog AliVimal GokaniCiara McGoldrickPeter SmithamJ Edward F FitzgeraldRhiannon Harries

Published in: Postgraduate medical journal (2019)

Over a quarter of surgical trainees felt unsupported by their department during pregnancy, while a quarter of male trainees experience difficulty in arranging paternity leave. Efforts must be made to ensure support is available in pregnancy and maternity/paternity leave.

Keyphrases

general practice
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
risk factors
pregnant women
tertiary care