Childbearing cardiologists face a number of challenges before, during and after pregnancy, including radiation concerns, infertility, pregnancy-related complications, and inadequate parental leave and return-to-work structures. Institutions can promote an equitable work environment by creating policies to mitigate these challenges.
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Raber, I., Sarma, A.A. Pregnancy among cardiologists: challenges and recommendations. Nat Rev Cardiol 19, 715–716 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-022-00748-z
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