International Women Health

 International Women's Health Day 

The morning alarm rings at 5.30am." It's so cold outside, let me sleep for a few minutes more."

But the milkman rings the bell.He comes at same time as my morning alarm rings.

Suddenly she remembers...husband has to catch a morning flight and Chintu has some competition at 8am.FiL and MiL are Diabetic. So morning Tea has to be by 6.30am.

By the time,morning chores get done,the helping hand arrives.The household chores get done.Then it's time to prepare Lunch.She serves lunch to her inlaws.Her Chintu comes from school.By 4pm,she finishes her responsibilities. An hour rest.Again it's evening snacks,Chintu 's studies,then Dinner preparation. Husband comes home tired after work.He wants everything in his hand.

Dinner plates get cleared.Kitchen cleaned.It is already 11pm. The day ends.

Next morning, same routine. 

This has been life of every woman globally and 24hrs,7days a week, 365 days a year......for centuries. 

My Ajji, her daughters and their daughters too.

My generation is advanced. We have gadgets and digital technology to help us perform our responsibilities. 

Though Woman wishes her Daughter tomorrow doesn't end up in this daily grind.

But the garb of " Responsibilities " is going to engulf her too.

Responsibilities towards Family.....

Ever a Woman is on toes.

Whether she is a CEO of a MNC,or A Teacher or Doctor or Lawyer or a Worker.....

She is first a Housewife .....

Every House Wife must take care of Family needs......TLC- Tenderly,Lovingly,Caringly.

Does she ever complain?

No.She does it happily with no regrets.

It's all for the Family. 

Hence,every Daughter too is going to follow her Motther's footsteps each generation. 

When others needs become priority, then self take back seat.

Meals get missed,Sleep deprived,Emotions suppressed and Personal requirements compensated.

Anaemia,Neglect of underlying medical conditions...Physical and Mental stress. 

I am a Doctor. 

I see on daily basis, ladies neglecting their high Blood sugars,Hypertension, Thyroid disorders.Refractive errors......

They neither not have time or some more important work eluded them.

I have seen ladies postpone their surgeries for life threatening illness....Cancer too....

First kids exams, marriages,Finance,Arrangements for caretakers who will do her responsibilities at home.......

Ever and ever.....there have been more important issues than her own health.

Every International Women 's Health Day celebrated on May 28th,.....even yesterday.....

All women spoke ,wrote,conducted conferences, symposiums on A Woman's Health globally. 

But each woman returns home.....and nothing is unchanged.

Is there a solution to better Woman's Health?

It's totally in the hands of that Woman.

Responsibilities towards Family and their needs is always there.Globally.

That's never going to change .

But Personal health too is and must be a priority. 

Compartmentalize your chores and responsibilities. 

Spend some time for yourself and your body.

Health is important. If it gives away dear Woman....there is nobody there to take care of you in your vulnerable situation. 

God helps those who help themselves. 

You are solely responsible for your own health.

You are your own responsibility. 

If you understand this and give priority to your needs too....your health too.....

Tomorrow your daughter and the generations next will follow your footsteps.

Happy International Woman 's Health to all ladies out there.

Pledge to take care of yourself and your health.....for better you today,tomorrow and the generations to come.

- Dr Tripti Milind Galgali 

Hubli.