A scoping review published in BMJ Open highlights the challenges faced by women doctors in navigating family planning, pregnancy, and motherhood in the EU and the UK. The review synthesizes data from 34 studies and emphasizes that medical careers complicate family planning. The choice of medical specialty significantly affects family dynamics, with some specialties like General Practice being more family-friendly than others. Pregnancy complications are noted, particularly among women in surgical fields, but overall, pregnancy outcomes for doctor-mothers and non-doctor mothers are similar. Doctor-mothers tend to have fewer children and report more compromises or negative impacts on their careers compared to doctor-fathers. The findings suggest that the experiences of women doctors can affect health system functioning and patient outcomes. To better support women in the medical profession, training bodies and health organizations should implement measures that allow them to balance work and family life effectively. Future research is needed to explore aspects such as working conditions during pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting, childcare, and maternal mental health to enhance understanding and support for women doctors.