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Press — Health Focus · March 2026
Dr. Haydar is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics, with a particular focus on the management of high-risk pregnancies and complex deliveries. As a physician at the Clinique des Grangettes in Geneva, with experience in over 10,000 deliveries, he also practices privately at his own clinic. He reflects on a profession that is demanding, technical, and deeply human.
Published in Focus Santé · Smart Media Agency AG · March 10, 2026
I was drawn to obstetrics and gynecology from an early age because it combines several aspects of medicine: surgery, clinical medicine, and imaging, as well as a strong emphasis on patient care. It is a specialty in which we care for patients during particularly significant moments in their lives. During my training, what struck me most was the intensity unique to obstetrics. A birth is an extraordinary moment, but it’s also a moment when the situation can change very quickly.
I have had the opportunity to practice in various settings across Africa and Europe. Today, I work in Geneva, both in my private practice and in a hospital setting. This dual practice allows me to provide long-term care while remaining involved in managing deliveries and more complex obstetric cases.
High-risk pregnancies are likely the most challenging aspect of our specialty. They involve situations where the pregnancy does not always proceed smoothly: increasingly common maternal conditions, fetal growth complications, placental abnormalities, or multiple pregnancies.
What fascinates me about this field is the strategic aspect. A large part of our work involves anticipating complications before they arise by analyzing numerous clinical and ultrasound parameters. The challenge is often determining the most appropriate time to intervene.
Obstetrics is a field where technical expertise and the human element are inseparable. It involves high medical demands: fetal monitoring, specialized ultrasounds, and obstetric decisions that must sometimes be made in a matter of minutes. But at the same time, there is the deeply human aspect of pregnancy. Patients are going through a very intense period in their lives. Our role is therefore to ensure maximum medical safety while remaining attentive, providing explanations, and offering support.
Technological advances have significantly improved our ability to screen and monitor. Ultrasound, for example, is now an extremely accurate tool that allows us to detect certain abnormalities or complications earlier. But the biggest change has also been in prevention. We are increasingly trying to identify at-risk patients very early in pregnancy so that we can tailor their care and prevent certain complications.
Trust is the foundation of everything. I often tell my patients that giving birth is a bit like sliding down a slide: the movement happens naturally, and my role is primarily to make sure the process stays on track, stepping in only if something doesn’t go as expected.
Every pregnancy is unique. Behind every situation lies a story, a couple, and sometimes complex medical histories. This human dimension remains at the heart of our work.
Article published in Focus Santé, a special supplement by Smart Media Agency AG, March 10, 2026.
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FMH-certified specialist in obstetrics and gynecology; attending physician in the maternity ward at the Clinique des Grangettes (Hirslanden). Former senior resident at the CHUV and the HUG; former head of the delivery room at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin. Author of scientific publications on the Robson classification and obstetric medicine.
