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,...
Indoor playgrounds – they provide an easy activity to entertain a busy toddler, but they are also havens for “germs”. I remember the first time we took Madi to a McDonalds with a play area. I was petrified of everything I was exposing her to and worried about her...
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...
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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
Sleep Training Baby: what to do and how?
Sleep training baby is tough! As a physician I tell patient’s that it is safe to sleep train starting at 4-6 months as long...
Weaning Breastfeeding
There comes a time when a mother and child’s breastfeeding relationship will come to an end. This is a very personal decision that...
Indoor Playarea’s and “Germs”
Indoor playgrounds – they provide an easy activity to entertain a busy toddler, but they are also havens for “germs”. I remember the...
Travelling to France With a Baby
When Madi was 6 months old we went to France for a medical conference and extended it into a vacation. We spent...
Anxiety Can Cause Physical Symptoms
In my medical practice, I often have patients
wondering if they have anxiety. I also
have many patients that come with a variety of...
Postpartum hairloss
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose...
Why Room Sharing Reduces SIDS
The Government of Canada states in a joint statement that infants who room share for at least 6 months have a lower risk of...
Tips for Managing Bedwetting
Bedwetting is stressful! My daughter is almost 4 and does not stay dry overnight. Luckily there’s a new product on the market...
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....
What is Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and How is it Treated?
The safest place for your baby to sleep is on their back. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “back to sleep for...
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...
Vitamin C and the Common Cold
There has been a lot of talk about whether vitamin C will help prevent or treat COVID-19. To date, the safety and...
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms of a urinary tract infection. It can occur in 2 to 15% of...
Managing Mosquito Bites
Mosquito bites are an annoying part of summer. The best way to deal with mosquitoes is to prevent them from biting in the first place. But...
Winter Activities for Kids
Prior to this past year, we didn’t spend much time outside during the winter. I’ve never been a fan of cold weather, but...
Build Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis with these Easy Tips
Before I started medicine, I didn’t put too much thought into my bone health, but after treating older patients I realize how...
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.
What are the Possible Benefits of App Use in Children?
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, I have been relying more on screens to keep Madi busy. Prior to the...
Why Do I Feel Anxious? Learn More About Anxiety And Its Symptoms.
In my family medicine practice, I often have patients come in with signs and symptoms of anxiety. They often ask “why do...
Fever and Temperature Taking
Living in a COVID-19 pandemic means we are often taking the temperatures of ourselves and our children. I know this is often a...
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...
