About Me

AUTHOR BIO

Dr Shahira Mohamed is a dentist-turned-clinical researcher based in Doha, Qatar. She recently graduated with her Master’s in Information Systems in Health Management at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), where her work explores the intersections of digital health, population health, oral health and artificial intelligence. With over seven years of experience across clinical care, public health, and academic research, Shahira brings a multidisciplinary perspective to healthcare innovation.

Beyond academia, Shahira is a writer, mother of three, and lifelong learner. Through her blog drshahira.com, she documents reflections on motherhood, faith, research, and personal growth, blending the personal with the professional.

She hopes to make meaningful contributions to the field of digital and population health research in Qatar, while continuing to write about the small, yet profound moments that shape everyday life.

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THE PERSONAL SIDE

Howdy! Assalamualaikum! Namaste!

I started as a private personal blogger on Querencia in January 2008. Shifted to WordPress as The Word Trance to explore the creative genre of writing from January 2013 until January 2016. Relaunching my blog as a Muslim Lifestyle blog to record this beautiful journey of life, review products and meet other writer friends!

I talk about Motherhood – its different facets, its unique situations and the everyday learning you do as a parent. I shall be reviewing different baby/mom products that I have used and really approve of. I intend to curate posts and update resource list important to moms here in Qatar.

My Faith (Islam) is an important part of my life and hence I shall write about Islamic traditions and rules in relation to motherhood and our Muslim lifestyle in general.

I am a Dentist by profession with over 3+ experience years in Qatar, hence my posts will have a tinge of dental facts, especially Paediatric Dentistry.

I was once a book lover – now two tiny hands conquer the pages of my books, yet I try to keep up with my interest – A book review or two can be often seen on my blog.

This blog is an extension of me and an outlet for my creative interests. Only posts, products and brands whose values match with mine shall be present on my blog.

A dentist by profession. Mom. Indian by birth and a nomad at heart. I have lived in Doha my entire life (except for my undergraduate years in Bangalore, India), and now I’m raising our little family here. I have a piece of fabric over my head, not that it should make a difference since it really doesn’t cover my brain, just my hair!

I am a typical INFJ who gains her energy from silence, introspection, and dreaming – things that are rarely possible after being a mom. I value my family and my loved ones and my day begins and ends with them. Alhamdulilah.

Passionate about my Faith, Dentistry, Creative Writing, Books, and of late,  the different aspects of Gentle & Natural Parenting.

I can be found forever tweeting at @iihahs. For any further queries, contact me.

Peace.

– Shahira

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