Emily Spencer - Maternity Leave Priorities

Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Emily shares an honest and reflective exploration of balancing new motherhood with academic ambitions. With a sharp wit and refreshing candour, Emily talks about the societal expectations of maternity leave, her personal trials in navigating baby classes, and her triumphant yet tumultuous journey through continuing academic work amidst motherhood. Whether it's relishing cinema outings at parent and baby screenings or grappling with the pressures of publishing academic articles, Emily's narrative offers a glimpse into the complexities of balancing babies and books. Her update is not just about the challenges faced but also about the small victories and realisations that come with this unique phase of life, making it a must-read for new parents and academics alike. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-maternity-leave-priorities/ #DementiaResearch #AcademicMother #Academia #MaternityLeave #Research -- Emily Spencer is a PhD Student at University College London looking at improving how GPs communicate with people with dementia and their family carers about their future care. Emily previous had a 5 year career break to pursue a career as a musician, and has previously undertaken research on improving the care people with dementia receive from their GP practice, as well as end-of-life and palliative care provision in the community. Emily is also a new mum and will be writing about her experiences navigating motherhood and a research career. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher