In academia, having a baby is often seen as a career-killer. I proved that it’s possible to balance motherhood and a PhD successfully while challenging this stereotype.
The fear of being judged for choosing family over career is palpable; many in academic circles have delayed starting a family, and I felt the weight of their choices.
Despite societal pressures, I chose to start my family during my PhD, demonstrating that life doesn't follow a prescribed order and that personal happiness matters.
Support from my supervisor was crucial, yet many in academia still adhere to the belief that childbearing is incompatible with serious professional ambitions.
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