The Hidden Cost of Stress at Work: Impact on Physician Mothers' Health

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30 July 2026 at 1:30 am

The Hidden Cost of Stress at Work: Impact on Physician Mothers' Health

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Summary

A study published in the Journal of Public Economics investigated the health impact of stressful and physically demanding occupations, comparing birth outcomes of physician mothers to lawyer mothers. The research found that physician mothers experienced worse birth outcomes, including higher rates of low birth weight and pre-term delivery, suggesting that the stress and demands of their work negatively affect health despite similar education and income levels.

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