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.
Collaborative post with Happy Family Organics Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. As food allergies become more common in North America, many families worry about when and if they should introduce common food allergens to their baby. The American and Canadian...
Drooling can be a sign of teething, but some babies like George drool more than others. The presence of saliva frequently on on a baby’s chin, neck and chest can cause red irritation of the skin and is often called a “drool rash.” George had a drool...
Yes, it’s true. You really are off the hook for cleaning the cat litter box while you are pregnant. While the risk of acquiring a toxoplasmosis infection from a cat litter box is very low, it makes sense to avoid the task if possible while pregnant.
Anxiety can be a common experience among new parents. Some anxiety is normal and as long as it is not impairing your functioning and is short-lived, it is nothing to be alarmed by. Anxiety disorders on the other hand are ongoing, interfere with your quality of life...
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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...
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...
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How Much Sleep Does my Baby Need? How Much Sleep Do Teens Need?
As a family doctor, I often get asked "how much sleep does my baby need." The amount of sleep that we need changes throughout...
Should We Use Soothers (Pacifiers) For Infants?
Before I became a mother, I did not realize how attached an infant can be to their soother. Madi loved her soother,...
Do Probiotics Help for Colic?
Our son George was born over a month ago and we have been very fortunate to have not experienced colic with him....
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...
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...
Mommy Thumb (de Quervian Tenosynovitis)
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”...
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...
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...
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...
Trouble Sleeping? Relaxation Techniques For Sleep
In my family medicine practice, I often see patients that have trouble sleeping. Particularly difficulty falling asleep. In medicine, this is known...
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...
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...
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 3 min Cook time: 10 min Ingredients: 2 cups of Brussel sprouts - about...
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,...
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...
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...
Guest Post: The Effect of Pregnancy and Birth on the Abdominals and Pelvic Floor
Many women are concerned about the appearance and the function of their bodies after having children. Our bodies go through incredible changes in order...
Do We Need To Burp Babies?
Both my mom and mother-in-law believe and promote the practice of burping babies. After our son George was born they both ensured...
Breastfeeding difficulties? Common reasons women have trouble breastfeeding
Breastfeeding was not intuitive for me and I struggled. I had low milk supply early on and had difficulty with getting Madi...
How Can I Prevent Cervical Cancer: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
In Canada, 1550 Canadian women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017 and 400 of them died from it. Patients in my medical practice...
Pertussis Vaccine During Pregnancy
During my first pregnancy with Madi, I did not need to get the pertussis vaccine. However, immunization guidelines during pregnancy were updated...
