Meeting
Abstract Number: 346
SHM Converge 2023
Background: In 2019, for the first time, greater than 50% of medical school graduates in the United States are female. With changing demographics of physicians, establishing and advertising appropriate support for providers throughout pregnancy and lactation is critical. Pregnancy and lactation support has been directly linked to recruiting women early in their careers as well […]
Abstract Number: 559
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 34 year-old female without medical history who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 3 months prior presented with acute onset right upper quadrant abdominal pain and several episodes of emesis. The patient took no prescription medications; however, she had been taking fenugreek for the past 6-8 weeks to enhance her milk production in […]
Abstract Number: F20
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The benefits of breastfeeding for infants and women are well established with the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics to breastfeed for at least 1 year. However, balancing clinical responsibilities with the mental, physical, and time load for breastfeeding physician mothers returning from parental leave proves extremely difficult and contributes to gender disparities […]