Lavnya Krishnamurthy

Doctor (Ophthalmologist) by profession and a writer by passion

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4 Unsolicited Pieces Of Advice A New Mom Receives In India!
4 Unsolicited Pieces Of Advice A New Mom Receives In India!

Everyone thinks they know better than a mom, who has borne her baby for nine months. Here are 4 unsolicited pieces of advice a new mom receives!

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Stand up, girl! #fridayfuel
Stand Up, Girl, And Make It Count!

Stand up girl and stand tall You rise up now and show them all That you are indeed a phoenix re-born From your ashes when they thought you were gone! All those faces which snickered in glee To see you fall should now flee For you are the fire and the power You are back […]

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Her body, her baby, her choice
Her Body, Her Baby, Her Choice

I recently faced a lot of criticism when I expressed my decision to stop breastfeeding my baby before six months. Surprisingly, a lot of it came from close quarters, where I had actually expected the maximum support. Of course, when I made my case, sat them down and had an open conversation, they understood my […]

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I Had Never Thought Being a Rebel Would Teach Me How To Become Confident

These two incidents of 'rebellion' are today my fondest memories because they helped me become the person I am today.

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3 Reasons Why Period Talk Is Still Taboo in the Medical Field
3 Reasons Why Period Talk Is Still Taboo in the Medical Field

In the absence of basic facilities like washrooms or period leave, how are female employees expected to perform efficiently?

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Sweet, Karam, Coffee - a refreshing cuppa about female friendships
Sweet, Karam, Coffee – a refreshing cuppa about female friendships

I recently saw a women-centric and heartwarming web series on Amazon Prime titled ‘Sweet, Karam, Coffee’. It is short, eight-episode, single-season series created by Reshma Ghatala (of ‘Queen’ series fame). What is it about? The story is of three women who live under the same roof – a housewife, her daughter and mother-in-law, along with […]

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Women\'s safety-whose responsibility?
Women’s Safety: Whose Responsibility Is It?

‘Be home before 10pm’ ‘Don’t wear something this short’ ‘Do not go out alone this late’ ‘Do not take a cab or auto by yourself at night’ ‘Who are all coming out with you? Are there any guys in the group?’ These are statements and questions that every Indian girl including me has grown up […]

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To Change Or Not To Change Surname: That Is The Question!
To Change Or Not To Change Surname: That Is The Question!

Changing your surname is purely a matter of choice these days, just remember that losing your identity is not the only way to prove your love and commitment to your marriage!

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Things I\'m grateful my mother taught me - Ode to my Supermom
‘Never Say Yes If You Want To Say No’ Is How My Mother Taught Me Self-Esteem

My mother always told me I should not compromise and do what others want me to, if that is not in my best interests. 6 things she taught me that make me the woman I am today.

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Why We Need To Do The ‘Period Talk’ With Our Sons

A friend recently told me a heartwarming incident about how her daughter, who was caught unawares by her period while on the school bus, was helped by a male classmate. He not only bought her a sanitary pad but also walked her home.

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First things first
First things first

‘Why do I need to do a post-graduation, Ma? Is my MBBS degree not good enough for me to start my own practice?’ I asked the day I graduated. I was on cloud nine after having slogged for five and a half years to earn the coveted degree and was now ready to settle down. […]

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Why Antepartum Depression Isn't Talked About?
Why Antepartum Depression Isn’t Talked About?

Antepartum depression refers to depression that occurs during pregnancy, a lesser known and lesser talked about entity than its counterpart to post-partum depression.

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