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.
Apart from being cosmetically unappealing, cold sores are highly contagious. But what are you to do when you have a cold sore and also a newborn baby to care for? What is a Cold Sore? Cold sores are usually caused by the...
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitizer has become a staple household item. However, many parents are wondering, is hand sanitizer safe for use in children? The short answer is yes, though it can be unsafe in certain circumstances. Hand Hygiene
Breastfeeding was not intuitive for me. I struggled with low milk supply early on and had difficulty getting Madi to latch correctly. Fortunately, with the help of a lactation consultant, after two weeks breastfeeding improved. There are two main reasons why mothers and their infants may have breastfeeding difficulties. ...
Vaginal yeast infections, or vaginal candidiasis, are common in women. Many healthy females have yeast colonization in their vaginas such as Candida. However, sometimes these yeasts may overgrow leading to yeast infections. Risk Factors for Yeast Infections Certain conditions and medications can make women...
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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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Public Pools and COVID19
Both of my kids love swimming. Madi was taking swimming lessons prior to COVID-19 and George loves being in the kiddie pool....
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...
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...
Recommendations for the Flu Shot in Children
Every fall is the time of year for you and your little one to get your flu shot! As a mom, watching Madi be...
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....
Is All Screen Time The Same?
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, our family has been watching a lot more television while we do our...
Baby Drool Rash
Drooling can be a sign of teething, but some babies like George drool more than others. The presence of saliva frequently on...
Blocked Tear Duct
Blocked tear ducts are a relatively common occurrence in newborn babies. It is one of the most common reasons for a baby to...
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...
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...
Quick, Easy and Nutritious Snacks
After having Madi I found it hard to find time to make myself nutritious snacks. The easiest things to grab are the pre-packaged processed...
Build Strong Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis with these Easy Tips
Before I started medicine, I didn’t put too much thought into my bone health, but after treating older patients I realize how...
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...
Signs That Your Child May Have a Speech Delay
When Madi was 15 months old, we were at a play area and we met a little girl who was 16 months...
What is Thrush and What Can You Do About It?
Thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a common infection in babies. It is a fungal infection caused by Candida that affects the mouth and throat.
Reading Books to Your Child Helps Them Learn to Read and Improves Language Abilities Later in Life
As a young child, I did not like to read. At bedtime, I remember asking my parents to make up a story...
What is Sleep?
Sleep is an incredibly important part of our natural biological processes. It involves important chemicals known as neurotransmitters, those being serotonin, norepinephrine,...
Guest Post: Preparing Your Older Child for a New Baby
Our daughter Madi has been the center of my husband's and my life since the day she was born. Our family, friends...
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...
Becoming bilingual: How to help your child learn another language?
It is very important to me that Madi and George are able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best...
Postpartum hairloss
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose...
