celebrating motherhood 10.5.15

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CELEBRATING MOTHERHOOD

Dr Nupur Gupta, Director, Well Woman Clinic

Consultant & Unit HeadDept of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Paras Hospital, Gurgaon

Magicka Ladies Club Wellness Event 10.5.15

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Mother’s Day 10th May

National Women’s Health Week 10-17th May

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We are Mummy

Mamma

Ammi

Aai

Mom

Ma etc

For our kids,

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It is a feeling that is felt deep

down of our hearts

It is the purest form of love,

respect

It is an honour, an emotional

bond

Difficult to define a mother?

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Mother’s Love for child: no bond so strong in the entire world

Patience

Affection

Unconditional & selfless

It knows no law, no pity

No love so insttantaneous &

forgiving

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What is motherhood ?

A divine role, a gift from God,

Highest, holiest selfless service

Both a daunting responsibility

& a glorious opportunity

An indescribable journey

where the umbilical cord can

never be cut!

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Motherhood is learning how to mother yourself

Motherhood is

discovering YOU

that YOU knew

never existed

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Beauty of Motherhood

Never Letting Go

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Being a mother doesn’t mean simply having children

A Life starts within

Choice starts

Caring for yourself & baby

You watch your heart beating

outside your body!

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After all motherhood is a choice you make every

day to put your child’s

HAPPINESS & WELL- BEING ahead of your own

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She knows when to let go

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Her happiness depends on her children…

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That cannot be seen or touched

FEELINGS

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When you first missed your period, test was positive for

pregnancy

When you saw your baby’s heart beat on ultrasound

When you first felt nausea

When you first felt the kick

When you first held the baby in your hand, first touch & feel

When you first breastfed him

When you saw the first smile

INDESCRIBABLE FEELINGS...

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BEING HUMAN & FORMING BONDS

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CHILD

What is it that makes you a Mom?

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Forms lasting emotional bonds

SHARING JOYS & SORROWS

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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE & AFFECTION

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Girlhood brain- focus on

looking attractive &

desirable

Womanhood brain-

focus on finding soul mate-

raising family

Motherhood brain -urge

to protect & care baby

Female Brain & Hormones……..

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Motherhood brain

Brain changes essential part

of motherhood- make the

process easier for both

mommy & baby

If a woman has to head right

back to work soon after

delivery- profound conflict- go

to or not to go work

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Share your STORY

First MOM TO BE………………Experience

around the pregnancy journey,

transition to motherhood and

return to the workplace.

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Entrepreneurship

Had a choice to choose who you work with,

where you work, when you work… You

create your own schedule.

Lessons learnt in lifeMy journey as a Mother

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Leadership

There was a shift: learn to lead

Build relationships

Realise what others want… not what you want

Lessons learnt in lifeMy journey as a Mother

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from a daughter to a working mother

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Many answers

Like you, a working mother.

“I still love this question” when kids answer

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Balance between Definition & Completion

Motherhood defines me in more than one

way

Work completes me in more than one way

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Immense pressure & numerous problems

both at personal and professional fronts

New problems – New wisdom

Every day is different

Every patient is unique

a doctor’s life

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MBBS, MS, SR, Consultant1990 - 2015

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Nainika & Nilay (2002, 2007)

Motherhood teaches few lessons to every mother & even more lessons to a

Gynecologist

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Career Peak in learning – academics, publications, international travel, teaching, research

Thoroughly enjoyed

my journey & dream

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Dilemma:

WHAT YOU WANT VS WHAT OTHERS

WANT

Work, Life, Health, Family, Friends

never achieve work life balance

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A holistic approach to Woman’s health

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Vision: HAPPIER & HEALTHIER Women

Passion

Optimism & Enthusiasm

Peace

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My Learnings from motherhood

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My Learnings from motherhood

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My Learnings from motherhood

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My Learnings from motherhood

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My Learnings from motherhood

You learn selflessness

You want to give your kids an incredible

experience

That’s all that matters

I will feel like my heart is outside my chest.

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As moms, we always have the special

mommy moments. What’s one of your

favorites?

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My Give to You All in your journey as a mother………..

As you rise, you need to ask for help. Ask

people to help watch your kids. These are

family goals…not just mommy goals. Don’t

isolate your business from your family.

Bring in your spouse and your kids into

your business.

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Tips for being successful in what you do

Think long term, not short termSpend less time with negative people

Don’t be afraid to ask for helpAlways follow through

Learn how to lead other women & menValue your time

Every year, rest new goalsGet uncomfortable

Surround yourself with people who believe in youStay focused

Never depend on anybody for your happinessSpeak up: Be assertive

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She brought us to this world

Fed us with her milk

Sang lullabyes

Woke up with us throughout night

Cared all the time

Still holding our hands no matter how old we are

Celebrate for our mothers

Tell your mother how much you love and respect her

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We have only one life- only one mother-

before its too late express your love

I LOVE YOU MOTHER

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Most of us owe our successes in the world to the love we received from Mom

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Happy Moments at our hospital

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Unforgettable Joyous moments

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Questions?