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.
In my family medicine practice, I often see patients that have trouble sleeping. Particularly difficulty falling asleep. In medicine, this is known as “initial insomnia”. I always recommend a proper sleep hygiene routine to all my patients that are suffering from poor quality sleep. But I also...
While it is commonly known that many medications cannot be taken while pregnant, mothers are often left wondering what is safe to take while they are breastfeeding their baby. The good news is that most medications are compatible with breastfeeding. Unfortunately, many mothers are given...
de Quervain tenosynovitis is a common cause of hand or wrist pain in adults. It is sometimes called “mommy’s thumb” or “mommy’s wrist” because it seems to be more common in women especially during the newborn period. It seems to present itself in the first 4 to 6 weeks after...
I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time when it comes to baby sleep. There are many sleep-training methods out there. Choosing "the best" sleep-training method can be confusing. I know when I was sleep-training Madi and George - implementing...
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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
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...
Do’s and Don’ts of Sunburns
Sunburn is an inflammatory reaction of the skin to the harmful UV rays of the sun. Sunburns can range from mild redness...
What to Pack in Your Maternity Hospital Bag?
Searching the internet or Pinterest, you will find hundreds of “lists” of things that you should pack in your hospital bag. These lists...
How to get a good nights sleep with sleep hygeine
All you Moms out there probably know the importance of a good nights rest. Without it, we are more cranky, irritable, and...
Essential Oils and Babies
Essential oils are widely used for a variety of reasons. Some people use them for everyday wellness, while others just enjoy their smell. Whatever...
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...
Safety of Hand Sanitizer
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer has become a staple household item. However, many parents are wondering, is hand...
Recommendations for the Flu Shot in Children
Every fall is the time of year for you and your little one to get your flu shot! As a mom, watching Madi be...
What is Group B Strep and Why Do You Need to be Screened During Pregnancy?
It is standard of care that all pregnant women get screened for Group B Streptococcus (GBS). The recommended time to get screened by your primary care provider...
Toxic Family Member? What to Know and How to Deal.
If you have a member of your family who causes you to feel like you are walking on eggshells with, you often...
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...
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...
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...
How to Store Breast Milk for a Healthy 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...
Is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
Stephanie Liu, University of Alberta; Erin Manchuk, University of Alberta, and Shannon Ruzycki, University of Calgary Is it safe...
What are the Different Sleep Training Methods?
There are many methods of how to sleep train a baby. Modified Extinction, Unmodified extinction, and the Ferber method are all popular...
Why is Vitamin D Important?
During medical school, I learned that babies require vitamin D supplementation for healthy bone development. However, other than bone health I was...
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): What is the difference between them and how do they work?
Many women
consider intrauterine device (IUD) as a form of birth control both before
having a baby, and after. This is
because the IUD is...
Preparing For The Arrival of Your Baby: Newborn Essentials
I remember when I was pregnant with Madi. I was so excited when I found out I was pregnant and couldn’t wait...
Flying with an Infant on an International Trip
Our first flight outside of North America was when we went to Paris for Graeme’s medical conference when Madi was 6 months...
How To Get Your Toddler To Stop Using A Pacifier/Soother?
When Madi was 8 months old she suddenly decided that she was done with her soother and never looked back. That is,...
