“It was in the third year of my Post Graduation in Obstetrics and Pediatrics that I took up small anesthesia administration jobs. It taught me a great deal academically, until one day, I learnt one of the biggest lessons of my life. I was face-to-face with a ground breaking reality. The pregnant woman I was called to administer anesthesia to, on the grounds of “C-section delivery”, seemed hardly 19 years old and only 30 weeks pregnant. The baby and mother were both healthy too. I could see no reason for an out of time delivery. I refused to allow any procedure until I learnt the truth. Turned out, they were trying to abort the baby since it was a girl. They had paid an exorbitant price to know the gender of the baby and consequently get her aborted. The staff at that nursing home tried to quieten me and bribe me into finishing my work and leaving. But I was adamant. The issues we speak of in our circles must be acted upon in real life too! I ensured the police dealt with them rightly. That day I made up my mind about becoming an obstetric anesthesiologist.
I always had an inclination towards creative fields- theatre, event planning, public speaking- I think it’s because I’m a Piscesean! I also wanted to pursue a career in such a field, but coming from a typical Indian family with more than 15 doctors, my choices were limited. My father said I could do all of that once I had a strong base, after avoiding me for two days when I expressed my desires. I idolised my uncle, a well-known doctor, so I decided to take up medicine too.
Being an obstetric anesthesiologist has helped me make the best of both worlds. I manage my personal, social life and my professional life just right. While I get enough time to pursue my interests, my creativity and dramatic touch make my job a tad easier. Many-a-times, patients hardly realise when I administer the anesthesia while having a funny conversation!
Sometimes, we forget that everyone at a hospital is in great danger of contracting illnesses, especially in such times – like the ones responsible for moving the COVID-19 test swabs or cleaning surfaces. Through the years I have realised that becoming a doctor is much more than just clearing MBBS with flying colours. It requires dedication, passion and patience, not just for every patient but every person you’re professionally and personally associated with.”

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