When Dr Surabhi Siddhartha gave birth to her son in 2008, she took a break for one year from her work to prioritise motherhood. Being an obstetrician and gynaecologist, who has delivered many babies over the years, she soon returned to the profession to give back. Demanding round the clock attention, leaving no room for error or exhaustion, it wasn’t an easy transition, but Surabhi is made of stronger stuff.

She shares, “The decision wasn’t easy. I kept on thinking whether I’ll be able to give enough time to my kid. Additionally, when you are getting back to something after one year, a little self-doubt about your skills also seeps in. But a little confidence in myself and the belief that my child is safe and taken care of helped me move forward."