One in three female doctors have miscarried: Aus survey

The 'shocking' findings underscore the need to improve the rights of pregnant medics so they don't need to delay motherhood, says surgical registrar Dr Jasmina Kevric
Dr Jasmina Kevric.

More than a third of Australian female doctors have miscarried, according to a “shocking” new survey that has prompted calls for more family-friendly medical training programs.

Overall, the survey of 1100 female doctors revealed 36% had experienced a miscarriage, 50% had had pregnancy complications and 27% had undergone IVF.