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Motherhood and Medicine 

Julia Wang 

Sleepless nights, interruptions and anxiety. Did I do the right thing? Did I say the right thing? Are you going to be ok? 

I’ve found that there are a lot of similarities between motherhood and medicine.  

Whether I’m wearing a white coat or snot on my shoulder; I’m here. For you.  

For the strangers who are waiting to find out if their life is about to change.  

For my toddler handing me the next book to read.  

My thoughts and feelings; they are mostly the same.  

Did I do the right thing? Did I say the right thing? Are you going to be ok? 

I hope you always know – I’m here for you. 

Bio 

Julia Wang is currently a third year Neurology resident. She gets her writing inspiration from experiences in parenthood, medicine, and the few quiet moments in between. 

Posted by Chadley Uekman on April 9, 2026

Filed Under: 13-poetry

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