Motherhood and endocrinology training: Diary of a female resident

• Main Author: Sarah Alam
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
• Series: Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Subjects: endocrinology; motherhood; residency
• Online Access: http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2021;volume=25;issue=2;spage=93;epage=94;aulast=Alam

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.