Embark on an intimate exploration of the life of a physician who is also a mother, as Dr. Jaime Seeman welcomes Dr. Claire Abramoff to The Strong MD podcast. Dr. Abramoff, a board-certified emergency medicine specialist, shares her journey from medical school to motherhood, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing a demanding career with the joys and pressures of raising children. This episode offers an unfiltered look at the realities of being a female physician navigating the complexities of work-life integration, maternity leave, and the pursuit of personal wellness in a high-stress environment. Whether you're a medical professional, a parent striving for balance, or simply someone seeking inspiration from stories of resilience, this conversation is an empowering testament to the strength and adaptability of working mothers in medicine. Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! CHAPTERS: (00:00) Dr. Abramoff is focused on empowering female physicians and residents (00:43) Dr. Abramoff, welcome to strong MD podcast (01:17) Jamie Seaman met her husband in medical school and married after residency (06:52) You had your first child in your second year of residency (11:37) Going back to work after childbirth can be challenging for breastfeeding moms (15:07) How much time off did your husband take? He's a physician too (16:26) You both work full time as physicians in Philadelphia. Now you're both in practice (20:32) For my sanity, I pay for a cleaning lady who comes every week (22:01) Female physicians say delegating tasks can help them thrive with busy schedules (23:17) How do physicians prevent burnout as they juggle parenting and medical work (28:30) When I went into residency, I assumed I would be community emergency medicine doctor (29:57) Emergency medicine has gotten kind of a bad rep recently (32:23) When I got to medical school, I really wanted to do plastic surgery (38:00) Do your children want to be doctors? No, none of them (41:38) Dr. Abramoff was the first of her medical school friends to have children (43:10) The question often comes up of when is the right time to have a child See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.