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.
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to be comments about what you can and cannot eat while you are pregnant. I’ve often wondered we need to avoid deli meats during pregnancy?
As a first time mom, I had no idea how to swaddle or why we even swaddle babies. Fortunately, I learned how to swaddle 2.5 years ago with Madi and was ready to swaddle George when he was born! I now explain swaddling to parents as wrapping your...
Before I became a parent, I had no idea what baby led-weaning was. I actually thought it had to do with breastfeeding! I now realize that baby-led weaning (BLW) is a method in which the baby controls their solid food consumption by self-feeding. Baby-led weaning...
Mosquitoes are nuisances. In Alberta, mosquitoes are everywhere and in some cases can ruin a perfect day outside if they are particularly high in population. In order to fully enjoy the spring and summer weather while we have it, we may want to prevent itchy...
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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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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) in Babies
A frequent question I am asked about in clinic is what is normal for infant spit up. To answer this question, physicians need...
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....
What medicines are safe to give a child when they have a cold?
What medicines are safe to give my child when they have a cold? How can I help my child when they have...
Head Lice
One of the quickest ways to make your skin crawl is to hear that your child has head lice. While head lice are...
What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
In a time when the world is overwhelmed by COVID-19, it is easy to minimize or forget other common ailments affecting our...
Guest post: Temper Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Anxiety
The terms “tantrum,” “meltdown,” and “anxiety” are often used interchangeably however, they are actually all different terms used to describe different behaviours.
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...
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...
Folic Acid for Pregnancy: Do I Really Need it?
With all the appointments and tests that occur during pregnancy, it’s hard to keep track of everything and easy to question, “Is all of...
What are the Different Types of Insect Repellants and Are They Safe?
Mosquitoes are nuisances. In Alberta, mosquitoes are everywhere and in some cases can ruin a perfect day outside if they are particularly high...
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....
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 HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and Why am I at Risk of Cancer?
As a family doc some parents have told me that they do not want their child to get the HPV (human papillomavirus)...
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...
Can Having a Dog Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Developing Asthma?
My husband desperately wants a dog. He grew up with dogs and believes every kid deserves an animal companion. Madi also loves...
Why Babies Under a Year of Age Should Not Have Honey?
“Just dip the soother in some honey”. I remember hearing this piece of advice from a well-meaning grandmother when I was struggling...
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...
Guest Post: Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety can be a common experience among new parents. Some anxiety is normal and as long as it is not impairing your...
Birth Control Options While Breastfeeding
Contraception options after pregnancy is an important health topic that sometimes we forget about. This is why I discuss contraception while breastfeeding...
Is Travelling to High Altitudes Safe in Pregnancy?
I was 30 weeks pregnant when our family travelled through New Mexico and Colorado while we were relocating from Atlanta back to...
What is Sleep Hygiene and How do you Practice it?
The past three months have been stressful since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. As a result, many people have been struggling with sleep....
