“I had noticed in training that there are many specialties that are termed ‘family friendly ... then move to female physicians with children.” Lucy Skinner found female doctors get ...

More than 80% of female physicians reported that they delayed having children at some ... and 64% were responsible for family maintenance roles, including childcare, doctor's appointments, and ...

delayed starting a family anyway. On average, female physicians were 32 years old when they gave birth to their first child; the average for non-physicians was 27. “More than three-quarters of ...

But race/ethnicity played a role. For example, 55% of female doctors who were Caucasian/White reported at least $1 million of family net worth, compared with 38% of their African American/Black ...

Both pediatricians and family doctors are qualified to take care of children. So how do you decide which type of doctor is right for you? Consider your child's age and health needs, as well as the ...