Half of female doctors delay having children
A survey by the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) found that almost half (46%) of female doctors delay having children because of the impact it could have on their career, compared to less than one in five males.
When it comes to choosing a speciality, one female doctor told the IMO she was “asked directly when I plan on having children... I was asked by the head why should he give me a job ahead of a man who wouldn’t be taking maternity leave at any stage on the training scheme”.
