Mother's Day 2021: Doctor moms talk about their challenges amid pandemic

Mother's Day, which is an annual celebration honouring maternal bonds, is held on various days in many parts of the world. Doctor moms share their personal experiences and challenges This Mother's Day, commemorating the occasion to celebrate this spirit of motherhood and in an effort to understand their personal experiences and challenges, here are some personal views from doctor mothers of Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, Paras Hospital, Babies and Us Fertility and IVF Centre, and Columbia Asia Hospital. She further talked about having to leave her family due to Covid and added, "Now, every day has become a new lesson for us as a doctor but at the same time, it's taking me away from my family and kids, who are my lifelines and stress busters. Dr Akta Bajaj, Sr Consultant and head, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, talked about working in emergency situations and said, "Ever since I have joined the profession of a healthcare professional, I have made up my mind that my patients come first. Dr Sharmila Solanki, Sr Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, talked about not being able to spend time with her family, "As a healthcare provider working in a Covid facility, my child is stressed as much as I am.