Pregnancy & Maternity | BOTA UK

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Female surgeons are at higher risk of adverse outcomes in pregnancy than the general population and there is evidence about the contributing factors. This video goes through the precautions you may wish to take.

Pregnancy

Useful References:

1. Obstetrical complications in pregnant medical and surgical residents

2. BOA. Supporting Trainees through Pregnancy, Maternity, Shared Parental or Adoption Leave and Returning to Work.

3. The impact of occupational activities during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

4. The impact of occupational shift work and working hours during pregnancy on health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

5. Is methylmethacrylate toxic during pregnancy and breastfeeding?- a systematic review.

6. Pregnancy and Motherhood During Surgical Training.

7. RCSEd. Working in Surgery While Pregnant

8. RCSEng. Surgery, pregnancy and parenthood.

9. Occupational radiation exposure and pregnancy in orthopaedics.

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Maternity

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Useful References:

1. Check if you can get Maternity or Paternity Leave or Pay, or Maternity Allowance.

2. BMA Maternity Leave Checklist

3. RCS England: Surgery, pregnancy and parenthood

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