Life of Dr. Mom is a health and medical mom blog designed for the modern parent whom struggles with balancing family, work, and fun. With her experience working in women health, postnatal care, mental health, and Pediatrics, Dr. Mom works to educate the modern mom with the most relevant up-to-date medical evidence to support families and the healthy development of their children.
A common question I have received from parents is whether or not we should continue routine immunizations for children. COVID-19 is spread by close personal contact or by touching contaminated surfaces. Public health has suggested that people stay at home to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This...
In a time when the world is overwhelmed by COVID-19, it is easy to minimize or forget other common ailments affecting our respiratory systems. One example, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children under 1 year old.
There is a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The reasons for this is multifactorial, one of those factors being highly processed and high sugar foods and beverages. An unexpected family dynamic between my parents, and Graeme and I is how we choose to feed our...
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, our family has been watching a lot more television while we do our part in social distancing and staying at home. For children ages 3-5, the recommended screen time is 1 hour or less per day by the Canadian...
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Mom Guilt and Self-Care
As a working mom with a toddler, I often feel guilty about not spending all day with my little one. In the morning when...
Travelling with Toddlers: What to bring when flying with a toddler
For the past 5 months, Madi and I have been commuting back and forth from Atlanta, Georgia to Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). Dining, shopping, or...
What can I do about my anxiety?
Being a new mom or a mom with small kids can come with a little (or a lot!) of anxiety. You are responsible for...
Baby sleep – Is Sleep Training Bad For My Baby?
When I went through my medical training I thought putting your baby to sleep was as simple as putting your baby in the bassinet...
Everything you Need to Know About the Flu, the Flu Shot, and Common Myths
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The flu can be deadly, especially in certain populations such...
Is Spanking Bad for your Child: Controversies and Childhood Outcomes
Parents always want to make the best decisions for their children, particularly when it comes to discipline. Everyone will have an opinion and try...
Where science meets parenting
What to Know Before You Start Baby Sleep Training?
I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time when it comes to baby sleep. There are many...
How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby?
For the first six months of a baby’s life, they get all of the nutrients they require from their mother’s milk or...
What is a Yeast Infection And What Can You Do About it?
Vaginal yeast infections, or vaginal candidiasis, are common in women. Many healthy females have yeast colonization in their vaginas such as Candida. However, sometimes these...
Guest Post: How To Survive The Stress Of The Christmas Season
Every year in December when the first signs of Christmas arise, the minds of many people fill with excitement, warmth and anticipation. Daydreams...
Can Cabbage Leaves Help Breast Engorgement in Breastfeeding Moms?
I struggled with low breast milk supply, but some breastfeeding moms struggle with milk oversupply and breast engorgement. Breast engorgement is the...
Why Babies Under a Year of Age Should Not Have Honey?
“Just dip the soother in some honey”. I remember hearing this piece of advice from a well-meaning grandmother when I was struggling...
Cough and Cold Medicines to Avoid in Babies and Young Children
Having an infant with a cold can be distressing for parents. Cough, congestion, and sore throats can affect their sleep, their eating habits,...
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply During Breastfeeding and Improve Lactation
Many new moms, including myself, worry about establishing and maintaining a good breast milk supply or how to increase breast milk supply....
What is Placentophagy (Consuming your placenta postpartum) And Should You Do It?
There is a growing trend for new mothers to encapsulate and consume their placenta postpartum, called placentophagy. I did NOT consume placenta...
Travelling with a Toddler on a Weekend Trip – What to Bring?
The first time I went travelling with Madi was from Edmonton to Vancouver when Madi was just 1 month old. We were...
Does Eating Dates Induce Spontaneous Labor?
I was asked a very interesting question by a patient a few years ago "Dr. Liu, I'm almost 40 weeks pregnant and...
Should Routine Immunizations Continue During COVID-19 Pandemic?
A common question I have received from parents is whether or not we should continue routine immunizations for children. COVID-19 is spread...
What is Cradle Cap and How Can it be Treated?
Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a relatively common skin condition that can affect infants between the ages of 2 weeks to...
When Should I Give my Baby Peanuts?
Introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet is an exciting time for many parents. But with that also comes some worries about potential...
Breastfeed If You Can, But If You Can’t, What About Infant Formula?
During my medical training, I thought breastfeeding was as simple as holding your baby up to your breast and baby would naturally...
Sun Safety for Babies
Can babies wear sunscreen? How old do they have to be to wear sunscreen? Can you even take a baby into the sun? Surprisingly,...
Is Travelling to High Altitudes Safe in Pregnancy?
I was 30 weeks pregnant when our family travelled through New Mexico and Colorado while we were relocating from Atlanta back to...
What to do About Diaper Rash?
Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is common and often occurs in the first year of life. In fact, both of my children had...
Learn More About the 6 Signs of Coffee Withdrawal
Generally speaking, caffeine consumption is safe and has some health benefits provided it is consumed in moderation. But because coffee is a...
Over-the-counter melatonin for sleep in children
Remember when you brought your newborn baby home from the hospital and she slept during the day but was awake all night? ...
Becoming bilingual: How to help your child learn another language?
It is very important to me that Madi is able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best to speak...
