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.
Child Medical Health
Does Maternal Consumption of Highly Allergenic Foods, Like Peanuts, Reduce the Incidence of Childhood Peanut Allergies?
Peanut allergies are becoming more common among children. It is estimated that 3.2% of children have peanut allergies. In an effort to prevent this allergy, the Canadian Paediatric Society has recommended the introduction of peanuts and other allergenic foods around 6 months of age. Research has interestingly shown that what mothers eat during...
I craved red peppers during both of my pregnancies and both of my kids love eating red peppers. This made me wonder, does the food you eat during pregnancy impact your child’s food preferences? What does the research show?
Two years 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...
Our family has started travelling again as restrictions have loosened and here are some tips I found useful on our most recent trip to Vancouver. Sanitizing - Once we arrive on the plane I wipe down our seats and the tray table with a...
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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...
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....
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
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 Common is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Why is it Important to Treat?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder among children in North America. As a physician that sees ADHD in my...
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 Kangaroo Care (Skin to Skin)? What are the Benefits?
Those first moments, when your newborn baby is placed on your chest, is an unforgettable moment. Skin-to-skin contact is not only for satisfying...
Going on Vacation Without your Baby: Should I Worry About Unhealthy Attachment?
Graeme and I are leaving Madi for 6 days to go to Hawaii for our friends wedding. After I booked our flights to Hawaii...
What is Croup and How is it Treated?
Croup can be a very scary experience for parents. Your child may have a cold and suddenly develop a hoarse voice, noisy breathing, and...
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,...
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and darker?
Shaving is an effective and relatively cost-effective form of hair removal that removes hair temporarily just below the skins surface. But...
I Have a Cold Sore, Can I Be Near My Newborn Baby?
Cold sores are highly contagious. But what are you to do when you have a cold sore and also a newborn baby to...
The Stomach Flu in Children: Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, commonly referred to as “gastro” or “stomach flu” is a viral infection that may cause fever, stomach ache, vomiting and/or diarrhea....
What to Know Before You Start Baby Sleep Training?
I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time when it comes to baby sleep. There are many...
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...
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...
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...
Guest Post: Learn More About Perinatal Mental Health
There are many changes that come with motherhood – body changes, sleep changes, relationship changes, identity changes, emotional changes, routine changes, &...
How to Manage a Teething Baby?
It is only a matter of time before my baby George starts teething. I remember when Madi was teething, there were times she...
What is Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and How is it Treated?
The safest place for your baby to sleep is on their back. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “back to sleep for...
Common Baby Skincare Concerns
Baby skin health is a popular topic for many parents. Although term babies have fully competent skin when they are born, their...
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...
Febrile Seizures
Seeing your child have a seizure is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. A febrile seizure is a seizure (or convulsions) in...
Hair Tourniquet
I lost so much hair postpartum after Madi and George. With my increased shedding of hair, there were loose strands of hair...
