More than half of women cardiologists report pregnancy had an adverse career impact, with most respondents describing troubling or potentially illegal practices, including extra service requirements or a salary decrease, survey data show.
The survey of more than 300 women cardiologists, which the researchers described as the first survey to examine experiences and policies specific to pregnancy and maternity leave in cardiology, also revealed significant health concerns, including 36.5% of women experiencing pregnancy complications, a rate that is much higher than the general population.
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