Dr. Stephanie Liu is a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Alberta. With a special interest in paediatrics and maternal health, Dr. Liu identified a need for accurate, evidence-based child and maternal health information for Canadian mothers. That’s how the Life of Dr. Mom blog was created. Dr. Liu shares her experiences as a first-time Mom, providing parents with a credible medical source to help make informed decisions when it comes to the health of their families at lifeofdrmom.com and @lifeofdrmom on Instagram.
Caring for a newborn is hard work but we've been lucky enough to not have experienced colic with our son George. Colic is a very hard thing to go through, so next time you feel like your baby may be suffering from it please bring them in...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children under 1 year old. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory infections in young children. In most healthy children, it...
Sleep training is a personal choice and there are many happy thriving families that do not sleep train. My husband and I decided to sleep train our daughter Madi after 11 months of interrupted sleep. What is important to know before you start...
Many new moms, including myself, worry about establishing and maintaining a good breast milk supply or how to increase breast milk supply. For the first few days after Madi was born, I struggled with breastfeeding so I supplemented with formula until I was able to improve her latch. Within two weeks, my milk...
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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...
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...
Unhealthy Attachment: Going on Vacation Without your Child
Graeme and I are leaving Madi for 6 days to go to Hawaii for our friends' wedding. After I booked our flights to Hawaii...
Treatment for ADHD in children: What can I do as a parent to help my child?
Having a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging. Compared to other children without ADHD, they can sometimes be more...
Postpartum Depression: Are the “Baby Blues” and Postpartum Depression the Same Thing?
As a physician, often ask my post-partum patients “how are you feeling emotionally?” Naturally, many women experience strong emotions after having a baby. Some...
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The Importance of Eye Exams for Children
Last week, I assessed a 6 year old girl for recurrent falls. Her parents were concerned their daughter had a neurological condition...
Guest post: The Abdominal Wall Muscles and Pregnancy: How are They Affected?
The stretching out and thinning of the abdominal muscles and connective tissue allows a woman’s belly to grow into the beautiful, round...
Tips for Managing Ear Infections in Children
I remember the first time Madi had an ear infection, she was 9 months old and I was so worried. She had...
The Stomach Flu in Children: Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as “gastro” or “stomach flu” is a viral infection that may cause fever, stomach ache, vomiting and/or diarrhea....
Travelling with a Toddler on a Weekend Trip – What to Bring?
The first time I went travelling with Madi was from Edmonton to Vancouver when Madi was just 1 month old. We were...
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...
Birth Control Options While Breastfeeding
Contraception options after pregnancy is an important health topic that sometimes we forget about when we are busy with the new baby. ...
Postpartum hairloss
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose...
The health benefits of coffee.
When I was going through my undergraduate training - I would have 3 cups of coffee per day. My mom and...
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...
Sexually Transmitted Infections: what are gonorrhea and chlamydia
I discuss Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs, or Sexually Transmitted Diseases - STDs) with all sexually active patients and I routinely recommend screening for STIs....
What to Know Before You Start Baby Sleep Training?
I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time when it comes to baby sleep. There are many...
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...
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...
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...
Management Strategies for Colic
Colic is defined as crying for no apparent reason that lasts for greater than 3 hours per day and occurs on 3 or...
Signs That Your Child May Have a Speech or Language Delay
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area and we met a little girl who was 16 months...
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...
Tips on Returning Back to School
The start of the school year is one of the busiest times of year for many families including my own. Here are...
Mindfulness Meditation to improve your mental health and be more present with your children.
Mindfulness is a meditative practice where you intentionally bring your
attention to experiences in the here and now.
It helps us to become more...
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...
