Dr. Miranda Bailey: Dealing With Infertility
On the show Grey’s Anatomy, Dr. Miranda Bailey is the general surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bailey, played by Chandra Wilson, is known for guiding the younger doctors with her trademark balance of toughness and compassion. At the beginning of the series, she is married to Tucker Jones and the two have attempted to have a child together for seven years before they successfully conceive. Although the show did not delve heavily into the issue of infertility, it was implied, which was meaningful to many women facing similar struggles around the world. Even after giving birth to her son, Dr. Bailey prioritizes her work which ends up causing issues in her marriage. The character’s experience of having a demanding job and attempting to balance motherhood is a struggle that is common to many.
