Galina

"During the lockdown, I worked a lot, much longer than during “normal” life. I faced the “new normal” and accepted the rules. To me, this is yet another confirmation that one does not work in medicine for money. After all, this is more than a profession. The mission, the need to help, the need to save - when you just can’t remain indifferent. In fact, the pregnancy rate in my patients has increased significantly since the end of lockdown! How did we manage to achieve this? Without leaving our homes, we stayed in contact with the patients of our clinic, organized online breakfasts, placed emphasis on psychosomatic aspects, physical exercises, and interactive communication. Many of our patients lost 5 to 15 kilograms and many managed to keep warm relations with loved ones. It feels like the moment has come that you can save the world, sitting at home in your pyjamas."

- Galina Garaeva, OB/Gyn and Head of ART Department, Russian Federation