RT Journal
A1 FURMAN L
T1 THe pediatrician as mot her
JF American Journal of Diseases of Children
JO American Journal of Diseases of Children
YR 1989
FD June 1
VO 143
IS 6
SP 638
OP 638
DO 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150180016001
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150180016001
AB Sir.—I am a pediatrician. A brief 9 months ago I had an enlightening experience, which led to a "fellowship" in general pediatrics. I became a mother. This much-undervalued specialty can be as difficult, as stressful, and as utterly enjoyable as the neonatal intensive care unit, the emergency department, the office, or the ward. I do take a break from mothering two short afternoons a week when I "go to work" at a clinic and leave my little one with a housekeeper. I also work at home in the evening after he's asleep. My child eats well, sleeps well, and is growing well. My career is, at best, at a standstill, and our finances are in ruins.My colleagues are sure I've gone nuts because I decided to raise my child rather than hire someone (like a nanny) for the job. My female colleagues who don't have children sometimes say