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.
The frequency of breastfeeding varies from mother to mother, and depends on multiple factors including milk supply, milk extraction abilities of the baby, as well as the mother’s response to infant’s hunger and satiety cues. A mother’s ability to feed on demand means that...
Our daughter Madi has been the center of my husband's and my life since the day she was born. Our family, friends and nanny have commented about the significant adjustment that Madi will have once our baby boy arrives. I asked a...
Child Medical Health
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 million things on your mind, it's important to make sure that your dental care is one of them. The fact is that many women don’t...
I remember when I was pregnant with Madi. I was so excited when I found out I was pregnant and couldn’t wait to start baby shopping! However, upon stepping into a baby store I easily became overwhelmed with all of the options for every single item. Add in...
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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...
Breastfeeding Struggles
As a physician, I have counselled on the benefits of breastfeeding. I always encouraged breastfeeding as it’s more affordable, helps with bonding, and has...
Screen Time Paradigm
Growing up, my parents let my brother and me watch unlimited amounts of TV. I remember growing up not understanding why other children had...
Where science meets parenting
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...
Myths about speech delay in children
Myth
#1: Boys take longer to develop speech than girls. Fact: Speech and language development occurs at similar rates in...
Child development: warning signs if your child’s language development is not on track
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area and we met a little girl who was 16 months...
Breastfeeding Frequency and Routine
The frequency of breastfeeding varies from mother to mother, and depends on multiple factors including milk supply, milk extraction abilities of the...
Guest Post: Learn More About Perinatal Mental Health
There are many changes that come with motherhood – body changes, sleep changes, relationship changes, identity changes, emotional changes, routine changes, &...
Breastfeeding Versus Formula
During my medical training, I thought breastfeeding was as simple as holding your baby up to your breast and baby would naturally...
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...
Sleep training: How to sleep train a toddler
There are many methods of how to sleep train a toddler to the point that it can sometimes be overwhelming. ...
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...
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....
First Time Travelling Away from your Baby: What to Know.
Madi was 15 months old when my husband and I went to a medical conference in Quebec City. It was the first time I...
Prenatal appointments: when to see a doctor when pregnant.
Attending your prenatal appointments and going for prenatal ultrasounds and blood-work is a LOT of work! I learned that when I went through my...
Pregnancy and Conceiving: What are the Causes of Infertility
Before medical school I thought I was going to have all of my children before the age of 30. Then real life happened. Studying,...
Pregnancy cravings and weight gain: early pregnancy symptoms
During my pregnancy, my mom told me to enjoy myself and indulge in my all of my cravings. One of my early...
How to Introduce Solids to Your Baby
Medical professionals say that solids can be introduced to an infant around 4-6 months old, and the first foods introduced should be iron-rich. As...
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 3 min Cook time: 10 min Ingredients: 2 cups of Brussel sprouts - about...
What to Expect from your 6 Month Old Baby: Developmental Milestones and Baby Development
We probably took the most pictures of Madi as an infant when she was 6 months old. Madi was able to sit...
Sunscreen for infants and toddlers, and children: which to choose and how to apply.
It is officially summertime and that means taking advantage of the beautiful weather and long summer days. Along with having fun in...
How to promote good behaviour with positive reinforcement
As a physician, I often get parents coming into my office asking for help or advice on parenting and discipline. As a...
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...
Flying with an Infant on an International Trip
Our first flight outside of North America was when we went to Paris for Graeme’s otolaryngology conference when Madi was 6 months...
