Being a parent is one of the most challenging (& rewarding) experiences of your life.
I’m here to help make it a little a lot easier.
Being a parent is one of the most challenging (& rewarding) experiences of your life.
I’m here to help make it a little a lot easier.
I’m a Board Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC, and a mom of two.
I know the ups and downs of becoming a mom and raising kids.
I help moms ditch the worry and second-guessing so you can find more joy in motherhood.
Nobody goes home with a manual on how to become a parent to the tiny human you’ve welcomed into your life.
Plus, there is so much misinformation and so many extreme opinions out there.
It’s hard to wade through the judgement and biased information to find balanced and practical parenting advice (#DoctorApproved)…
The PedsDocTalk Podcast continues to be a top 50 Parenting Podcast in the U.S. Join Dr. Mona as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get parents the most out of their parenting journey.
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A step-by-step guide to safely introducing allergens to your baby—when to start, how to serve them, and what parents need to know.
Understand food allergies in babies, including key signs, risk factors, when to test, and how to manage them.
Understand what vaccine inserts say, what ingredients do, and why context matters more than fear.
Get clear, research-backed answers to 3 common vaccine myths: SIDS, autism, and allergies.
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All information presented on this blog, my Instagram, and my podcast is for educational purposes and should not be taken as personal medical advice. These platforms are to educate and should not replace the medical judgment of a licensed healthcare provider who is evaluating a patient.
It is the responsibility of the guardian to seek appropriate medical attention when they are concerned about their child.
All opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer or hospitals I may be affiliated with.
