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.
Sleep training is a personal choice and there are many happy thriving families that do not sleep train. Graeme and I decided to sleep train our daughter Madi after 11 months of interrupted sleep. What is important to know before you start sleep-training,...
Some degree of jaundice occurs in a large majority of all newborn infants. Jaundice is a condition where a newborn baby’s skin turns yellow. This can happen with any race or colour of the skin. Why Does Jaundice Occur So Frequently in Newborns?
A common question I have been asked is about the safety of suspended baby jumpers like the Jolly Jumper. Personally, both of my kids loved the jolly jumper from the start and would giggle almost the entire time they are in it. Over the years, there have...
Child Medical Health
Does Maternal Consumption of Highly Allergenic Foods, Like Peanuts, Reduce the Incidence of Childhood Peanut Allergies?
Peanut allergies are becoming more common among children. It is estimated that 3.2% of children have peanut allergies. In an effort to prevent this allergy, the Canadian Paediatric Society has recommended the introduction of peanuts and other allergenic foods around 6 months of age. Research has interestingly shown that what mothers eat during...
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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...
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...
Grandparents Spoiling with Sugar
Going through medical school and learning about the growing epidemic of childhood obesity has made more conscious of the food I prepare for Madi....
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
Do the Preservatives in Vaccines Cause Autism?
In my last article about vaccines and the fraudulent accusation that they are associated with or cause autism, I outlined how the...
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...
Common Sleep Myths
Sleep Myth #1: My anxiety will get better if I just get more sleep. Fact: Anxiety and sleep...
Grandparents Spoiling with Sugar
Going through medical school and learning about the growing epidemic of childhood obesity has made more conscious of the food I prepare for Madi....
Why Do We Need Vitamin B12?
What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of our...
What is Colic and How Can it be Managed?
Colic is very distressing for parents and it is a common reason that parents bring their babies into my office.
Newborn reflexes
The initial movements that newborn babies make are primitive reflexes and part of normal neurological development. Some of these movements may surprise new parents if...
Why do we Give Vitamin K to Newborns?
Vitamin K is a substance our bodies need to stop bleeding and form clots. Vitamin K primarily comes from the food we eat,...
Guest Post: Gum Disease and Premature Birth – Why Dental Care Matters During Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman's life, but also one that can be quite stressful. While there are already a...
Transitioning From Two to One Nap Per Day
I struggled figuring out nap time, and once I had nap time under control the next challenge was transitioning from two to...
The Risks and Benefits of Video-Chatting in Children
Our family has used FaceTime more often in the past six weeks than we have in the past several months. We are...
Baby Drool Rash
Drooling can be a sign of teething, but some babies like George drool more than others. The presence of saliva frequently on...
What is Cradle Cap and How Can it be Treated?
Both of my children had cradle cap when they were newborns. Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a relatively common skin condition...
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,...
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...
Baby Proofing the House
George is an active baby. He is a very speedy crawler and there have been times that he was able to get...
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health
Childbirth is an incredible physical accomplishment for the female body! Women work hard to grow, carry and birth their babies and approximately 1 in...
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...
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...
Child Disciplining Methods: what are the best ways to discipline your child
Parents often come into my medical practice asking for help or advice on parenting techniques, disciplining their children or managing unwanted behaviours. I also...
What is Croup and How is it Treated?
Croup can be a very scary experience for parents. Your child may have a cold and suddenly develop a hoarse voice, noisy breathing, and...
