journeys, and helping families grow. At home, I am blessed with two little souls who fill my world with laughter, chaos, love, and endless learning—a 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter.

Many people ask me, “How do you balance both?” The truth is, balance is not a perfect scale. It is a daily process of adjusting priorities, managing time, and showing up with love wherever I am needed the most.

Motherhood Changed My Perspective

Becoming a mother transformed me—not just personally, but professionally too. It made me more empathetic, more patient, and more understanding toward the women and families I care for.

Today, when I counsel a worried mother, an anxious pregnant woman, or a couple struggling with infertility, I connect with them not only as a doctor but also as a woman who understands emotions deeply.

My children have taught me that presence matters more than perfection. They do not need a perfect mother; they need a loving, available, and emotionally connected one.

There are also days when guilt takes over, when trying to juggle priorities and you tend to forget smaller details which could be really important for your kids.

Just a few days back, there was a blue day celebration in my daughter’s school for which the school had notified one day prior to bring a blue coloured toy. I read it during my OPD and totally forgot to send it with her the next day. The moment I realized it after she had left for school, I was filled with guilt.

Though it was a small thing, I kept thinking how she would feel seeing others with a blue toy. When she came back home, I apologized and also explained that it is human to forget things. We decided that next time it will be both our responsibility to remember such activities.

I consciously choose to give equal opportunity to both my profession and my children’s growing years. Some days my patients need me more, some days my children do. The key is flexibility, not guilt.

What Helps Me Manage Things Better?

1. My Support System:

When you have children, it is the responsibility of both husband and wife. As rightly said by Mrs Indra Nooyi (former CEO of PepsiCo), the way your partner supports your work often determines how the family and society behave with you.

Managing work and home becomes easier when responsibilities are shared equally. There are days when I leave early for the hospital, and my husband takes care of the kids and home—willingly and happily—creating a calm and joyful environment.

This requires planning, communication, and adjusting schedules while keeping children as the priority. Support from extended family also helps greatly.

2. Letting Go of Perfection:

Not every day will be organized or smooth—and that is okay. Being imperfectly perfect is the way to look at it.

3. Quality Over Quantity:

Even if I cannot spend a lot of time with my kids, I ensure that whatever time I spend is 100% dedicated to them—without distractions.

4. Being Present in the Moment:

At work, I focus on my patients. At home, I focus on my children. This mental shift helps create balance and harmony.

5. Leading by Example:

I want my children to grow up seeing that passion, compassion, hard work, and family love can coexist beautifully.

My Message to Working Mothers

To every mother trying to manage career and children—you are doing better than you think. Balance does not mean doing everything perfectly every day. It means trying sincerely and giving your best.

Your children benefit from seeing parents who dream, work, nurture, and grow. And your career benefits from the strength that motherhood brings.

I am still learning every day. Some days I succeed beautifully, some days I struggle quietly. But through it all, I know one thing for certain— I do not have to choose between being a doctor and being a mother. I am proud to be both.

Dr. Sanyukta Jaju

Dr. Sanyukta Jaju is a dedicated Consultant Gynecologist and IVF Specialist with extensive expertise in reproductive health. She holds an MBBS, MS, and DNB in Obstetrics & Gynecology, along with a Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and an Executive Diploma in Adolescent Health Counseling. With a strong focus on evidence-based care and compassionate practice, she is committed to guiding women and couples through every stage of their fertility and health journey. As a mother of two, Dr. Sanyukta brings not only clinical excellence but also a deep personal understanding to her approach, making her insights especially valuable for platforms focused on parenting, adolescent health and infertility.