Childbearing women cardiologists can encounter adverse effects in their physical health, finances and career advancements due to discriminatory violations of maternity leave practices in the U.S., specifically the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The study published today in the Journal of American College of Cardiology is the first of its kind to examine the experiences and policies specific to pregnancy and maternity leave in women cardiologists.
Childbearing cardiologists report inconsistent maternity leave policies, higher rates of pregnancy complications
Childbearing women cardiologists can encounter adverse effects in their physical health, finances and career advancements due to discriminatory violations of maternity leave practices in the U.S., specifically the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The study published today in the Journal of American College of Cardiology is the first of its kind to examine the experiences and policies specific to pregnancy and maternity leave in women cardiologists.