Motherhood and endocrinology training: Diary of a female resident
Motherhood is tough and life-changing for every woman and even more so for females doing residency training. Pregnancy in itself was challenging and took a physical and mental toll on the body. Long and demanding work-hours with unrealistic expectations from oneself added to severe stress. If pregna...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2021;volume=25;issue=2;spage=93;epage=94;aulast=Alam |
| Summary: | Motherhood is tough and life-changing for every woman and even more so for females doing residency training. Pregnancy in itself was challenging and took a physical and mental toll on the body. Long and demanding work-hours with unrealistic expectations from oneself added to severe stress. If pregnancy part was difficult, then juggling the responsibilities of a child as well maintaining work–life balance was like walking the tight-rope with insecurities and self-doubts creeping in at several occasions. It required a great deal of motivation to carry on. It was the support of my 'village,' which made me finally achieve things that seemed impossible in the beginning. |
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| ISSN: | 2230-8210 |