Stethoscopes and Strollers
Welcome to Stethoscopes & Strollers! I'm Dr. Toya, mom of two, OBGYN, and coach for physician moms. Here, we go beyond the hospital halls, into the messy, magical early years of parenting—think diapers, sleepless nights, and figuring out how to deal with all those unexpected twists and turns.
Every episode, I dive into topics like mental health, the ins and outs of postpartum sex, sorting out childcare, and how having little ones changes your marriage. We’ll talk about getting back to work after baby, the real deal with mom guilt thanks to those tough doctor schedules, what pumping at work is really like, and how to keep all the balls in the air without dropping any. We’re here to get real about the hard choices, like deciding to stop breastfeeding, and so much more. This is a space for focusing on taking care of you, because managing scrubs and swaddles takes a village.
You'll figure out how to ask for and actually accept help, because let’s be honest, getting support is crucial for thriving as both a mom and a doctor.
Just a quick heads-up: while we're all about sharing and supporting, remember this isn’t medical advice. We’re here to connect, share experiences, and grow—together, without the medical jargon.
So, grab your coffee or tea, and get ready to dive into those parts of being a physician mom that don't get talked about enough. You're not riding this roller coaster alone, and you definitely deserve all the support you can get.
Tune in to Stethoscopes & Strollers for some real, honest insights and practical tips to make momming a bit easier. It’s time to get the conversation started!
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Stethoscopes and Strollers
111. Part 2: Dr. Traci De Splinter on Mom Guilt, Career Choices, and Raising Successful Daughters
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Hey Doc —
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Traci De Splinter, an OB/GYN here in Texas and a seasoned physician mom whose daughters are now adults.
In Part 1, we talked about what it looked like for her to have a baby during residency and navigate some incredibly difficult years early in her career. In this part of our conversation, we move forward in the story.
Dr. Traci shares what life looked like raising two young daughters while practicing medicine as a single mom—and the decisions she made along the way to make that life work.
We talk about:
- How she navigated single motherhood while practicing OB-GYN
- The childcare decisions that helped her manage a demanding medical career
- Why she chose predictability in her schedule during her daughters’ early years
- The reality of mom guilt—and how her daughters actually saw it differently
- What it looked like to prioritize being present for the moments that mattered most
Dr. Traci also shares the perspective that only comes with time: what she might do differently, what she’s most proud of, and the advice she would give physician moms who are currently raising young children while building their careers.
And we talk about the exciting next chapter of her professional life as she prepares to open a practice focused on caring for midlife women.
This is an honest conversation about motherhood, medicine, guilt, support systems, and the long arc of raising children while practicing in a demanding profession.
🎧 Press play to hear Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Traci De Splinter.
And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you go back and start there.
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