Please tell us a bit about your background and training?
I am a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology with more than 24 years’ experience in government and private hospitals in Serbia with extensive expertise in infertility, minimally invasive surgery, hysteroscopy, high-risk pregnancy and gynaecology-related operations.
What drew you to this field?
I became interested in this field when many of my friends suffered miscarriages and could not conceive; from my need to help women who undergo many procedures to become mothers. Every successful pregnancy for me, is the biggest reward and indication that my knowledge and experience have contributed to bringing new life into the world.
How long have you been in Bahrain and what brought you to the Kingdom?
I have been here four months, at Bahrain Medical Center, and I came out of the need to share my experience and skills outside of Serbia, but also to enrich my experience with new knowledge and skills. I have always been attracted to the Middle East and its culture and I find it fascinating living in such a multicultural and diverse community as Bahrain.
Of all the babies you have delivered over the years, is there one particular case that stands out?
I have successfully worked on many high-risk pregnancies and one case was amazing in particular because I delivered a baby at six months of pregnancy that weighted only 450g and survived! Everyone was convinced that the baby would not survive and the mother was crying after her delivery, but I told her: “Don’t cry, everything is going to be just fine.” The delivery was successful and, thanks to the amazing effort of the hospital staff, after three months in an incubator, both mother and the baby were released home. This is my miracle baby and every time I see him, he calls me mum. Today this boy is growing without any complications and his family recently sent me photos of him and a beautiful letter of appreciation. This is what makes it all worthwhile.
What are the main issues facing women in Bahrain centred around your speciality?
The main problems are related to women not paying attention to irregular bleeding. So, often, once they come for check-up, their results indicate an advanced phase of fibroma, endometrial polyps and, in some cases, advanced stages of carcinoma.
How can these be addressed?
These issues can be prevented by regular annual check-ups and taking medical advice whenever they experience symptoms out of the ordinary.
One of your specialisations is infertility treatment – is this an area that is particularly prevalent in the Kingdom and what are the latest options offering hope to childless couples?
In Europe, significant attention is given to the diagnostics of infertility; hysteroscopy and laparoscopy being two prevalent methods used. Currently the latest trend is the use of plasma therapy to restore the endometrium before IVF as well as the use of stem cells to recover the function of the ovaries.
But, primarily, most important is good diagnostics and, of course, an experienced doctor who will suggest the treatment that is suitable for you.
Do you, through your practice, work towards empowering women and, if so, how?
Yes, because apart from giving them expert advice, I also help them to appreciate themselves, to understand that only educated and beautiful women who take care of their well-being are truly happy and that, as such, they can be productive mothers, wives and members of society.
Are you enjoying the island?
I enjoy getting to know different cultures, the friendly and relaxed atmosphere and beautiful weather.
In my spare time, which I have little of, I like to relax by going out to dinner with my friends to my favourite Italian restaurant. I also like exercising and going to cultural events.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would advise young women to love and appreciate themselves, because only like that, being self-confident, can they achieve anything they set their mind to.
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