Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave
Welsh School of Anaesthesia - Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Guidance Document
Dr Jade Loughran and Dr Jen Myo have created a comprehensive guidance document for anaesthetists in training planning for a period of maternity, paternity or shared parental leave. This has currently recently been reviewed and updated in September 2025.
School Guidance on Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Association of Anaesthetists Guidance
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption rights
Return to Clinical Anaesthesia Course
This workshop and sim-based course is suitable for those who have had time out of Clinical Anaesthesia for any reason and are planning their return to practice. Next date TBC. Please contact Dr Jade Loughran jade.loughran@wales.nhs.uk for further information.
RCoA Risk assessment for pregnant and breastfeeding anaesthetists, November 2025.
For any resident undertaking training whilst pregnant and following return to work, the current guidance from the RCoA with respect to working patterns and managing associated risks is important to read. We would recommend any resident in the early stages of pregnancy read this so they are fully informed of the process as the pregnancy continues. All arrangements are made at a local Health Board level and so early communication with your department managers is necessary.
Risk assessment for pregnant and breastfeeding anaesthetists
