Parental Leave in Healthcare

Current family medical leave policies in the United States are often inadequate and often difficult to put into effective practice in the world of healthcare. Physician mothers frequently stitch together a patchwork of sick days, vacation, and unpaid time off to recover, provide care, and bond with their child before returning to work. This can easily lead to burnout or career dissatisfaction.  With substantial growth in the proportion of women graduating from medical school, factors surrounding maternity/family leave require particular attention. 

At Connecticut Children's,  we understand the importance of parental leave and supporting new mothers. We aim to do better.  Join us today as our women in surgery talk through their lived experiences as surgeon moms.