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.
During my pregnancy with Madi, my mom told me to enjoy myself and indulge in my all of my cravings. One of my early pregnancy symptoms was cravings for junk food. For the first month after I found out I was pregnant, I over-indulged and ate food...
Our bodies have an intrinsic timekeeping system that regulates sleep, wakefulness and other systems such as temperature, appetite and hormone levels. This built-in system is called the circadian rhythm. For most people the circadian rhythm drives wakefulness during the daytime and promotes sleep at...
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct at some point. A plugged milk duct is a small area of breast tissue that does not drain milk adequately and causes swelling. How Do...
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose hair postpartum and is there anything we can do about it? Postpartum Hair Loss Postpartum hair loss is an...
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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...
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....
Where science meets parenting
How to Manage Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy?
“Morning sickness” is common during pregnancy and can actually occur at any time throughout the day. I was very fortunate and did not...
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...
Helping Your Child Learn to Read Will Help With Language Development and Academic Abilities
Child development of language and literacy abilities (the ability to talk, read and write) occurs in stages over time. It includes developing...
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
As a parent, it’s easy to worry about your child’s development - especially in the early years when they are growing so fast. Parents...
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopment disorder among children and teens. ADHD used to be called Attention Deficit...
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...
Does Learning Two Languages at the Same Time Cause Speech Problems or Speech Delay?
I grew up in a bilingual household. My family speaks both English and Cantonese. I don’t use my Cantonese language as much as I...
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...
Can I Eat Sushi or Other Fish While Pregnant?
One of the most common food types that people will tell you that you cannot eat while pregnant is sushi, or raw...
Sponsored: What is Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, what is the Difference with Lactose intolerance, and How to Help Your Baby
Sponsored by Mead Johnson Some babies have allergies to proteins that are found in cow's milk. This is known...
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...
Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
Many women consider the intrauterine device (IUD) as a form of birth control both before having a baby, and after. This is...
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...
Public Pools and COVID19
Both of my kids love swimming. Madi was taking swimming lessons prior to COVID-19 and George loves being in the kiddie pool....
Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes? How to Prevent Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy?
I was a big baby. My mom had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with me, and as a result I was...
Guest post: Can You Exercise When Your Pregnant?
In so many ways, Motherhood starts in pregnancy. From the moment we learn about our pregnancies, we prioritize our own health for...
What to Expect from Your 3 Month Old Baby: Developmental Milestones
I vividly remember when Madi was 3 months old, it felt like just last week! At that time I felt like she...
How to Use Pacifiers Safely
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their pacifier (soother). Madi loved her...
Guest Post: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Childhood
Developing rituals in childhood can be normal, however it is important to differentiate these from rituals associated with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) by...
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...
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...
