Motherhood and Medicine: Advice for Balancing Your Two Full Time Jobs
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Dr. Kristen Cain, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, gets real about the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding medical career.
She opens up about the struggle of managing “mom guilt,” the power of hiring competent help, and why women in academic medicine need to advocate for themselves. With personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Cain shares her journey through career transitions, the pressures mothers face—especially during the holidays—and the freedom that comes from focusing on what truly matters.
Her insights serve as a powerful reminder that it’s possible to chase your passion, set boundaries, and let go of the rest.
Takeaways
Ask for exactly what you need at home and work.
Women should advocate for themselves in academia.
Don't be afraid to negotiate your worth.
It's okay to outsource tasks you don't enjoy.
You can't do it all; competent help is essential.
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Dr. Kristen Cain is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist and a married mother of three. Dr. Cain graduated from Jamestown College in North Dakota, and completed medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at UVA in Charlottesville, VA before returning to Johns Hopkins for her residency in Ob/Gyn. completing her fellowship at UCLA. She writes extensively on the topic of work-life balance and practices in Atlanta GA.
When not working, writing or doing political advocacy, she has a lot of fun! She can be found at @drkcain on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Threads.
