Surgery, pregnancy and parenthood Advances in Surgery | Podcast

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jacqueline Van Laarhoven, an experienced surgeon and mom of three,
talks about her journey becoming a mother during her surgical training. Dr. Romina
Pena, a relevant surgeon without kids, shares her opinion and inquiries about
the experience of being a surgeon and being a mother.  

In the first episode of a two-part podcast series, Dr. Pena and Dr. Van Laarhoven opened up
about their respective paths, exploring personal journeys of managing the
demands of surgery and motherhood, shedding light on the balance between career
aspirations and family life. Finally, they talk about the childcare expenses
offering financial insights for aspiring surgeon parents.