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.
Pink eye (or conjunctivitis) is a common cause of a red eye. Conjunctivitis means there is inflammation – swelling and redness – of the thin layer of tissue that covers the eye and the inside of the eyelid. There are different kinds of conjunctivitis, and...
Living in a COVID-19 pandemic means we are often taking the temperatures of ourselves and our children. I know this is often a required step as part of a daily screening tool for children who attend day care or preschool. I have to take Madi’s temperature every time I...
Despite caring for infants for years as a family physician, when I had my daughter Madi, I had no idea how to change her diaper. The first time I put on her diaper, I put it on backwards and I really didn’t know what to look for...
There are many methods of how to sleep train a baby. Modified Extinction, Unmodified extinction, and the Ferber method are all popular method of sleep training that involve systematic ignoring in children. I have tried a few of these methods, and wanted to share my personal...
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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...
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....
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Hair Tourniquet
I lost so much hair postpartum after Madi and George. With my increased shedding of hair, there were loose strands of hair...
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...
Breastfeeding and Plugged Ducts
Plugged milk ducts can be an uncomfortable complication of breastfeeding. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience a plugged milk duct...
Vaccines and Autism: The Real Truth About Fake News
Vaccines can be a controversial topic amongst parents. In Canada, vaccines and anti-vaxxers (individuals who take an anti-vaccination approach to healthcare and...
What Is Swaddling and What Are The Risks and Benefits?
As a first time mom, I had no idea how to swaddle or why we even swaddle babies. Fortunately, I learned how to...
Why do we Give Vitamin K to Newborns?
Vitamin K is a substance our bodies need to stop bleeding and form clots. Vitamin K primarily comes from the food we eat,...
What is Cradle Cap and How Can it be Treated?
Both of my children had cradle cap when they were newborns. Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a relatively common skin condition...
Can Cabbage Leaves Help Breast Engorgement in Breastfeeding Moms?
I struggled with low breast milk supply, but some breastfeeding moms struggle with milk oversupply and breast engorgement. Breast engorgement is the...
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...
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...
Guest Post: Breast Ultrasound and it’s Uses
Breast ultrasound has many uses in the assessment of breast health. Some women wonder whether they can or should have breast ultrasound...
Eczema in Children
Eczema is a skin condition where inflammation causes the skin to be dry, crust, crack, and ooze. Eczema can often get worse in...
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...
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...
Is it Safe to go in Hot Tubs When Pregnant?
During my pregnancy with George, there were a few things that I missed being able to do. I not only missed eating...
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...
Nap time: how to transition to one nap
I know many of you Mama's out there have struggled with your toddlers nap time, timing your toddlers nap, and consolidating your...
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe in Pregnancy and During Breastfeeding?
Low or no calorie sweeteners are common. They are present in soft drinks and many other foods to replace sugar and other high...
Guest Post: Postpartum Bladder Incontinence
Accidentally losing urine in the months and years after having a baby is either not talked about at all, or laughed off...
Umbilical Cord Care
Caring for your newborns umbilical cord stump is important. Whether your baby is born in a health care facility or at home, most...
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...
