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.
Bedwetting is stressful! My daughter is almost 4 and does not stay dry overnight. Luckily there’s a new product on the market called Ninjamas Nighttime Underwear, which we’ll be using if the bedwetting persists as she gets older. With all-night leak protection, we are thankful as it...
Caring for your newborns umbilical cord stump is important. Whether your baby is born in a health care facility or at home, most times caring for the umbilical cord is easy. After delivery of your baby, your health care provider will clamp the umbilical cord...
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...
George is an active baby. He is a very speedy crawler and there have been times that he was able to get in a dangerous situation within a matter of seconds. He is also at the phase of putting everything in his mouth. Here are some tips...
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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...
Where science meets parenting
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply During Breastfeeding and Improve Lactation
Many new moms, including myself, worry about establishing and maintaining a good breast milk supply or how to increase breast milk supply....
I’m Pregnant, Can I Eat Deli Meats?
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to...
Breastfeeding and Mastitis
Mastitis is a painful complication of breastfeeding. It is defined as inflammation of the mammary gland, which causes the breast to become painful,...
What is Placentophagy (Consuming your placenta postpartum) And Should You Do It?
There is a growing trend for new mothers to encapsulate and consume their placenta postpartum, called placentophagy. I did NOT consume placenta...
Sunscreen 101 for Babies and Young Children
It is officially summertime and that means taking advantage of the beautiful weather and long summer days. Along with having fun in...
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...
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...
Postpartum Depression is Common and There are Resources to Help
I try my best as a physician to make sure that I ask appropriate screening questions of all of my patients who have recently...
Becoming bilingual: How to help your child learn another language?
It is very important to me that Madi is able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best to speak...
Common Sleep Myths
Sleep Myth #1: My anxiety will get better if I just get more sleep. Fact: Anxiety and sleep...
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...
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...
Is it Ok to Take Ibuprofen (Advil) if you Test Positive for COVID-19?
Amidst the chaos of COVID-19 news and propaganda of what you can do to prevent and treat the virus, there have been...
How to Manage Breastmilk Oversupply?
I found breastfeeding very challenging. I struggled with low milk supply early on, fortunately, as the weeks passed my milk supply improved....
Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
As a doctor, I encourage mothers to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is affordable, helps with bonding and has health benefits for both the infant...
Is Coffee Safe In Pregnancy?
Many patients ask me if drinking coffee is safe during pregnancy. The answer is YES! However, the amount of caffeine we recommend...
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...
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...
Teen Depression: Depression Symptoms, and Signs of Depression in Adolescence
Depression is common in adolescence and is often underrecognized. As a parent it can be hard for us to think about our...
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...
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health
Childbirth is an incredible physical accomplishment for the female body! Women work hard to grow, carry and birth their babies and approximately 1 in...
