In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley, an anesthesiologist, critical care physician, and bioethicist, discusses the challenges and realities of pregnancy during residency training. Inspired by his wife's recent experience, Dr. Bradley explores how demanding residency can be when combined with the responsibilities of pregnancy and motherhood. He presents data from a national survey of surgical residents, highlighting significant barriers such as unmodified schedules, negative stigma, inadequate maternal leave, and lack of breastfeeding support. Dr. Bradley emphasizes the need for systemic changes, including clear leave policies, lactation support, and better childcare assistance. He also shares personal anecdotes illustrating the importance of community support among colleagues. The episode underscores that pregnancy during residency is a workforce issue impacting morale, recruitment, and retention, and calls for collective advocacy and mentorship to create a more supportive training environment.

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