Gratitude diaries 19

Dr. Feroza Parikh

I was a bit surprised that it wasn't difficult to get an appointment with Dr. Feroza. Yes, there was waiting, but that was okay. Given that she was one of the top and most-sought after fertility specialists, that was only expected. It was amazing that she was taking new patients at all, given the huge demand she must be facing. I think she genuinely wants to help women who can not conceive and she makes an effort and somehow managed to keep her pipeline of patients flowing, though it takes a herculean effort given the volume of patients, I am sure. I have spent long hours waiting in her clinics for my various appointments, but I don't really mind, because it gave me results. She is a very kind person. She is also a straight talker. I remember she told me very candidly in the first meeting itself, that my chances of conceiving with an IVF treatment were only 8%, which is 1/3rd that of a normal woman's. She waited patiently while I broke down and continued only after I had regained my composure. I was somehow touched by that. Most of the big, fancy doctors are so brusque, so conscious of their time and rush you so much. She was very maternal. I somehow felt like I was in presence of my mommy when I was with her. She was also very positive and encouraging. She told me before she transferred the embryos that these were good quality embryos. She does have magic in her hands. I never expected to become pregnant in my first IVF cycle, but I did. I owe her an enormous debt of gratitude. She transferred me to a good high-risk obstretician who took excellent care of me and delivered my twins safely. Thank you Dr Feroza, for being the fertility goddess, for helping so many women realise their dreams and for being a good human being.