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.
Essential oils are widely used for a variety of reasons. Some people use them for everyday wellness, while others just enjoy their smell. Whatever your reason is for using essential oils, it is important to know about their proper use and safety. This is especially important...
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 at some point. A plugged milk duct is a small area of breast tissue that does not drain milk adequately and causes swelling. How Do...
There comes a time when a mother and child’s breastfeeding relationship will come to an end. This is a very personal decision that a mother must make for her and her child. This decision can come with a lot of mixed emotions – but rest assured, this is completely...
A month ago for an entire week, Madi has woken up suddenly in the middle of the night from nightmares. She is in tears and terrified of the spooky monsters running around her room. To calm her down, I would end up cuddling her and sleeping with her...
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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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Guest Post: Toddler Morning Routines
Morning routines with children are hard! Waking up, eating breakfast, and getting out the door and into the car on time can...
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Prep time: 3 min Cook time: 10 min Ingredients: 2 cups of Brussel sprouts - about...
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...
Bumps and Scrapes Can Happen During Childhood, How Can You Prevent Infections and Scars?
When Madi two years old, I was distracted taking pictures and Madi tripped and fell on the cement. Madi's nose was bleeding...
Tips for Travelling to Vancouver, British Columbia With Children
Vancouver is where I grew up and my
family still lives there so it is one of our favourite places to go on...
Why We Need to Vaccinate as a Society
Previously I wrote a post about vaccines and autism that was very popular on life of dr. mom. Since then i've...
Myths About Speech Delay in Children
Myth
#1: Boys take longer to develop speech than girls. Fact: Speech and language development occurs at similar rates 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...
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...
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.
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...
How to Manage Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy?
“Morning sickness” is common during pregnancy and can actually occur at any time throughout the day. I was very fortunate and did not...
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...
Travelling to France With a Baby
When Madi was 6 months old we went to France for a medical conference and extended it into a vacation. We spent...
Managing Mosquito Bites
Mosquito bites are an annoying part of summer. The best way to deal with mosquitoes is to prevent them from biting in the first place. But...
What is a Yeast Infection And What Can You Do About it?
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...
Screen Time and Young Children
When I was a child, our television was always on. My parents allowed my brother and I to watch television as much as...
Learn More About the 6 Signs of Coffee Withdrawal
Generally speaking, caffeine consumption is safe and has some health benefits provided it is consumed in moderation. But because coffee is a...
Anxiety in children: why saying calm down isn’t enough for anxiety attacks and anxiety symptoms (guest post)
We all experience anxiety
symptoms from time to time! It is a natural and normal part of
stress and our everyday lives. Anxiety in...
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...
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....
