Vineeth Rao

At 28, Devika made a decision about her future self. She sat in the consultation room smiling politely. Confident. Successful. Independent. But there was hesitation in her eyes. Doctor: “I'm not married & I don’t want children right now even if I do get married in couple of years " she said softly. But I’m scared I may regret waiting too long.” Like many women today, Devika was focused on her career. She was balancing ambition, family expectations, relationships, and the silent pressure of...

A Couple once came to my OPD seeking help for infertility. They had been married for five years and wanted to evaluate their fertility status after years of trying to conceive. I advised some basic investigations and asked them to return with the reports. On their second visit, the reports were reassuring. The next step was a scan. But the moment I suggested an internal examination, she became visibly anxious and immediately refused. And that is when the real story slowly began to unfold....

The Perfect Delivery… Or So It Seemed Bindiya was 29, a first-time mother. Her pregnancy had been smooth, her delivery uncomplicated. A healthy baby girl. Everything was “perfect.” At her 10-day postnatal visit, she smiled politely. “Doctor, everything is fine.” But something felt… off. I have heard this so many times that I knew her 'fine' wasn't 'fine'. The Subtle Signs We Often Miss! A few weeks later, her husband brought her back. “She cries for no reason… doesn’t sleep… says she’s not a...