Mothers in Osteopathic Medicine

Episode Introduction: Mothers who are also osteopathic physicians have a lot to juggle. There's long shifts and on-call, child care and illness, and establishing a new kind of work-life balance. Tune in to get some advice and tips on how to balance your career as an osteopathic physician and the role of mom. Happy Mother's Day!   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… four mothers sit down with a mother-to-be to share their experience of being a mother who is also an osteopathic physician. They share the joys of being a mother along with the challenges of work-life balance, managing new stresses like child care, and the need to take care of yourself. They also share their best pieces of advice for mothers in osteopathic medicine.   Key Takeaways: Every family is unique. Be flexible, be adaptable, and do what works best for your family. Long days and emergencies will happen. Speak to your child about your career in a way that they understand. Talk to yourself like you would talk to your friends. Don't compare yourself to others and be forgiving.   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.