When we fall ill, we immediately turn to doctors for help, hope that when we need them, they stay there for us. But how many times do we think about the struggles they face? Then there are women doctors who carry a unique burden. They are tricker with back-to-back appointments, emergency calls, patient care, social expectations of being the right mother and partner. With all these pressures, they often find themselves thin. Our society is such that a woman, regardless of her profession, is expected to be together. But at what cost?

This Women’s Day, we talked to women doctors who spoke openly about their challenges and how they manage to find time for those things.

Dr. Amrita Razdan Kaul, a gynecologist at the Asian Hospital, defines conflict as an ongoing challenge. “Being a woman and a housewife is a full -time task, and fulfills duties as a doctor keeps you on the edge. The challenges of night duties, leaving in odd hours for emergency calls, recalling important family programs and milestones, and squeezing for their own health needs – all of them have to face and are left behind. ,

For many female doctors, the price they paid are missing in special moments with their families. A mental health specialist Dr. Rachna Khanna Singh is related to these emotions, but emphasizes the importance of priority. “Work-Life Balance is one of the biggest struggles. At the end of the day, there is still a house to see, to nourish relationships, and personal welfare to maintain. Even though I do not personally cook for cooking, but maintaining the management of the house is something in which I proud to maintain an organized place. It is a real challenge to take time to do all this with a rich career. Time management becomes an art and it requires continuous treatment. ,

She connects that post-covid, she made a conscious attempt to balance. “I no longer compromise on exercise. I dedicate at least five days a week to physical activity, which keeps me physically fit and mentally sharp. I also include daily meditation, breath and prayer in my routine. This balance has not only improved my goodness, but has also made me a better psychologist. When I take care of myself, I show it completely to my customers. ,

Social life is also a priority. “While professional success is being completed, human connections bring meaning to life. I consciously make time for loved ones, ensure that weekends or specific evenings are reserved to rest with friends and family. ,

Dr. Era Dutta, advisory psychiatrist, shares how boundaries are important. “In my opinion, all of us women are master multitaskers. From teachers to doctors to home engineers, we all do all this. It is difficult for me to show challenges many times when the last minute plan is planned because a doctor’s life is usually structured around consultation and works at a certain time. Therefore, if a friend or family member suddenly plans, it can be difficult to show many times. Luckily, I am surrounded by people understanding and they try to investigate with me. ,

To ensure that she does not burn, Dr. Dutta has set clear boundaries. “I have two different phones. Patients only have access to my work phone. I like they email me instead of WhatsApp. I share emergency plans with them because I am not available 24/7. And every now and again, I inform them when I am traveling and unavailable. ,

Dr. Meenal Chaudhary, Director of Radioediagnosis and Interventional Radiology at Aacash Healthcare highlight the importance of delegation. “Time is definitely rare, but it is important to hand over mechanical tasks for a support system at home and empower my team at work. Despite this, a few days are unexpected. There will be days that become absolutely unplanned. At such a time, it is important to have a clear understanding of what is absolutely non-conventional for your own health and family. It takes very personal discipline, but it is absolutely worth it. “His secret to stay on the track?” “My day started early. I belong to the club at 4 pm. ,

Dr. Dutta beautifully calls it, “It is a deep feeling of satisfaction in knowing that you have differentiated in someone’s life.” Patients cannot always be felt immediately, but a doctor sleeps well that they can do everything they can do, hopefully their patients will be healthy. My favorite thing to tell the patients when I stop treating them, I hope you do not need to see me again, but if you do it then I am here. ,

Dr. Chaudhary says, “The most rewarding factor is the ability to help others and provide positive effects on people’s lives by providing care and support during their weak time. It gives a sense of fulfillment and purpose in our work by default. And when people accept support and give us their real blessings, it is really addictive and fixes us at another level. Most of the time the process of fixing others also fixes the healer. ,

This Women’s Day takes a moment to appreciate women in the white coat – not only for their medical expertise, but for unseen sacrifices they make every day.

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