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Surgeons, Pregnancy, and Work Demands

Lack of workplace support linked to pregnancy outcomes.

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A recent survey study analyzed obstetric complications among 1,473 US surgeon-parents, revealing that female surgeons reported complications like placental insufficiency and intrauterine growth restriction at a higher rate (31%) compared to partners of male surgeons (23%). However, the increased risk associated with being a female surgeon was not statistically significant after adjusting for lack of workplace support, which affected over 50% of respondents, particularly among females. Additional factors included long working hours and multiple gestation, highlighting that modifiable workplace conditions contribute significantly to these outcomes.

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Surgeons, Pregnancy, and Work Demands

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 23, 2026

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