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I'm planning to start grad school (PhD) in bioengineering/BME. Relevant to this topic: I am a female, married, and will be 27 when entering school. Considering the timeline of PhD programs and our family plans, we may want to try for a first child ~ 3 years in. Is it possible to have a baby while in grad school? Has anyone here done it? I'm especially looking for any other stories from women who have been pregnant during programs requiring hands-on lab work. Some other specific questions: Is it be possible to take "maternity leave" from a grad program and return to studies? Do schools offer any support, such as daycare options? Would this have a negative effect on faculty members' perception of me or willingness to offer future support, recommendations, etc.? Planning in advance, would you look for a program that seems more family-friendly (and how would you determine this)?