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.
When Madi was 8 months old she suddenly decided that she was done with her soother and never looked back. That is, until I became pregnant with our second baby. The past few months I have caught Madi opening up the soothers I purchased for the new...
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their soother. Madi loved her soother, and we lovingly nicknamed it “soo-soo.” Madi would reach for her “soo-soo,” call out for it, and we always make sure we had it in...
Breast ultrasound has many uses in the assessment of breast health. Some women wonder whether they can or should have breast ultrasound for screening instead of mammography, but mammography remains the primary screening test for breast cancer in the general population (1) as recommended by the Canadian...
I was asked a very interesting question by a patient a few years ago "Dr. Liu, I'm almost 40 weeks pregnant and I want to go into labour, if I eat lots of dates will that help kick-start labour?" I had no idea what the answer to...
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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...
Breastfeeding Struggles
As a physician, I have counselled on the benefits of breastfeeding. I always encouraged breastfeeding as it’s more affordable, helps with bonding, and has...
Screen Time Paradigm
Growing up, my parents let my brother and me watch unlimited amounts of TV. I remember growing up not understanding why other children had...
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Screen Time Paradigm
Growing up, my parents let my brother and me watch unlimited amounts of TV. I remember growing up not understanding why other children had...
How Can I Prevent Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
In Canada, 1550 Canadian women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017 and 400 of them died from it. Patients in my medical practice...
Tips for children with speech and language delay
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a playground and we met a little girl who was 16 months old....
My child’s cold won’t go away, what should I do?
The common cold in children is (unsurprisingly) common and there are home remedies for cough and cold. In fact, most children will...
How To Treat Sunburns?
As a child, I remember hating wearing sunscreen. My mom would put it on me and it would always end up getting...
Birth control while breastfeeding and contraception options
After having a baby, women experience incredible hormonal and physical changes in their bodies. With the additional stress of caring for a...
OCD in Childhood: Guest Post
Developing rituals in childhood can be normal, however it is important to differentiate these from rituals associated with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) by...
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...
Pregnancy and Conceiving: What are the Causes of Infertility
Before medical school I thought I was going to have all of my children before the age of 30. Then real life happened. Studying,...
Artificial Sweeteners in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Low or no calorie sweeteners are common. They are present in soft drinks and many other foods to replace sugar and other high...
The Importance of Vitamin D in Infants
When I was going through medical school I was told that babies need vitamin D supplementation for healthy bone development. Breast milk does not...
How common is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and why is it important to treat?
It is not uncommon in my medical practice to hear patients say, “Back in my day, we didn’t have all this ADHD...
Cold Winters, Dry and Cracked Skin? How to Conquer Dry Skin in Children and Eczema
Any Canadian knows that winter is the WORST for our skin. Without copious lathering of cream we get scaly, alligator dry skin....
Storage of Breast Milk for a Health Term Infant
If you are a nursing mother, at some point you may consider pumping your breast milk and storing it for future use. This...
Soothers (Pacifiers) For Infants
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their soother. Madi loved her soother,...
Trouble sleeping? Relaxation techniques for sleep
In my family medicine practice, I often see patients that have trouble sleeping. Particularly difficulty falling asleep. In medicine, this is known...
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...
Is the mercury in vaccines toxic?
Recently I wrote a post about the fraudulent science behind vaccines and their “association” with autism. Unsurprisingly, this became a “hot topic”...
Guest Post: Preparing Your Older Child for a New Baby
Our daughter Madi has been the center of my husband's and my life since the day she was born. Our family, friends...
Why We Need to Vaccinate as a Society
Previously I wrote a post about vaccines and autism that was very popular on life of dr. mom. Since then i've...
Postpartum Depression is Common and There are Resources to Help
I try my best as a physician to make sure that I ask appropriate screening questions of all of my patients who have recently...
