Dr. R. Govindammal has safely delivered 50,000 babies and still counting, and once she has, her husband Dr. T. Rajagopal takes over charge of the new born. Soma Basu spends time with the couple as they go about their busy day. The moment she emerges out of the labour room, Dr. Govindammal is surrounded by expecting women, even before she can step into her office. But she is unperturbed as she believes it is important for her to talk to each of them. Their health and well-being, she asserts, is crucial for each of their babies waiting to be born. Known to be conservative and conventional in her approach, the 78-year-old gynaecologist and obstetrician is known to be a tough outspoken lady. She is strict with her patients and yet they love her and want to be under her care only. (Read More...)