Blog – Pain, Perception, and Childbirth: Can a Woman be Believed?
Emily Spencer explores how dismissing women’s pain in childbirth parallels the disbelief faced by people with dementia in healthcare settings.
All posts by Emily Spencer
Emily Spencer is a PhD Student at University College London looking at improving how GPs communicate with people with dementia and their family carers about their future care. Emily previous had a 5 year career break to pursue a career as a muscian, and has previously undertaken research on improving the care people with dementia receive from their GP practice, as well as end-of-life and palliative care provision in the community. Emily is also a new mum and will be writing about her experiences navigating motherhood and a research career.
Blog – Identity revisited: Becoming a parent
Emily Spencer’s journey into motherhood shows it’s not one-size-fits-all. Embrace your identity and grow into the role of parenthood in your own unique way
Blog – Life after Maternity Leave: Planning a Return to Work
Emily Spencer shares insights on returning to work after maternity, from tackling London’s rental market to planning childcare, all while pursuing a PhD
Blog – The illusion of choice when starting a family
Explore Emily Spencer’s insights on balancing motherhood and academia, and the tough decisions involved – more family or postdoc planning next?
Blog – Maternity Leave Priorities
Update blog from Emily Spencer sharing the highs & lows of maternity leave, from cinema trips to academic rejections. #MaternityLeaveChronicles
Blog – PhD Finances & Maternity: A Reality
Emily Spencer explores maternity & PhD life, discussing the financial strain of childcare, the implications of stipends, and the need for better support systems
Blog – ‘Winding down’ Preparing for maternity leave
Discover how Emily Spencer expertly manages her academic PhD challenges while gearing up for maternity leave.🌟 #ParentingInAcademia
Blog – Who am I? Navigating identity as a parent
Explore Emily Spencer’s journey as she intertwines PhD pursuits with new motherhood, challenging norms & reshaping identity. 🌟 #ParentingInAcademia
Blog – The path less travelled
Explore Emily Spencer’s journey from a bookish child to a PhD student at UCL, balancing research and impending motherhood, on her blog ‘The Path Less Travelled’
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