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An electronic survey exploring the experiences of pregnancy and return to work following parental leave was distributed by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA). The return-to-work component of the survey evaluated parental leave and return-to-work patterns, lactation practices and facilities, supports and resources utilised during the return-to-work process. We report on 391 return-to-work episodes from 219 respondents. One hundred and seventy-two (79%) were specialists at the time of survey completion. Six to 11 months was the most frequent duration of parental leave, and this duration was associated with higher satisfaction levels than shorter durations of leave (odds ratio 5.44, 95% confidence interval 3.18\u20139.31,\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Breastfeeding continued in 246 (63%) return-to-work episodes, and absent or inadequate lactation facilities were reported in 239 (88%). 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