Bringing up baby
BMJ 2003; 326 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0304120 (Published 01 April 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;326:0304120
- Carmel Curtis, final year medical student1,
- Diana Rosof-Williams, final year medical student1
- 1Guy's, King's, and St Thomas's School of Medicine, London
Your time as a medical student can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of your life, as well as one of the most stressful. Add pregnancy, childbirth, and a baby into the equation, and your coping strategies may be stretched to the limit. Having said that, being a medical student and a parent either with or without a partner can be done--we are here to prove it.
What to do when you see the little blue line
Most women will find out they are pregnant during the first trimester, when there are few physical signs other than perhaps fatigue or morning sickness. The decision whether to have the baby is difficult and highly personal, but people other than friends and family can help you reach a decision (see further information box).
If you decide to have the baby, resist the temptation to keep the news to yourself. This trimester can pack a real …
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