Parenting transforms us in ways we rarely anticipate. It changes routines, priorities, relationships, and often, the way we see ourselves. For many working mothers, one of the hardest transformations is learning to balance their ambitions with the expectations society places on them.

That balancing act often comes with an unwelcome companion: guilt.

The guilt of not spending enough time with a child. The guilt of returning to work. The guilt of relying on a daycare centre while pursuing a career.

But according to paediatrician Dr Sayed Mujahid Husain (MBBS, DNB), it may be time to rethink these fears altogether.

When a mother questions everything

Dr Husain recalls a common scenario from his practice. A young couple, both working professionals,........

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