Your quest for a child must begin with a good doctor

  At the time of talking to us, Blessy George is cradling her 24 day old son. She has waited 5 years to hold a baby in her hand. Her joy is unbridled. She says, her husband and she couldn't have asked for a better start to the new year.   For many couples like Blessy and her husband, 2022 is beginning on a good note. However, in their newfound joy, each of them also know they are a beacon of hope for the millions whose wait for a child has still to end. By one authoritative source, India today has close to 17 million couples affected by infertility. Blessy's gynaecologist, Dr Mangala Devi , meets hundreds of them every year as part of her practice. The doctor is optimistic for all of them; she says modern medical science is full of possibilities and promises!   Blessy agrees wholeheartedly — being the beneficiary herself! However, she says, much also depends on the couples finding a good doctor — the kind who is not only an able professional but also a guide, phi...