Bringing Up Baby

Send us a Text Message.This episode brings you a conversation I had with Danielle Abbott about budgeting with Baby!Danielle gives us some really insightful tips and strategies to save for big ticket items (like maybe fertility treatments or a particular item for Baby), how to plan for things like parental leave or what you can do if you're deciding whether or not to go back to work after your leave, and so much more!This is not a conversation to miss and I think really timely given the New Year. Let's take a look at our financial situation and see if we're in tip top shape! If not, Danielle is someone you definitely should meet.Guest: Danielle Abbott, owner of Damsel Financial CoachingWebsite | InstagramHost: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite | InstagramJoin our Perinatal Support Network! It's free and it's where you'll find a HUGE list of resources to support you along your pregnancy/postpartum journey, and how you'll find out about our in-person drop-in groups. We're also there to share info, ask questions and get support, Come join us!

Send us a Text Message.I know what you're thinking... How is Perimenopause related to what you're going through right now??Well, to some of you, this is EXTREMELY relevant. To others, it will be relevant much sooner than you may think.So today, Dr. Jennifer Salib Huber, RD ND is going to help us understand what perimenopause is and how will we know we're in it (especially if we're newly postpartum!!).We also get into some of the myths about peri/menopause and what women can do to help minimize their side-effects when the time comes.Save this episode for future reference!!GUEST: Jennifer Salib Huber, RD, ND The Menopause NutritionistInstagramWebsiteHOST: Ashley CooleyBirth, Baby and Sleep SpecialistInstagramWebsiteJoin our Perinatal Support Network! It's FREE!! 

Send us a Text Message.This one's for the "older" babies... Those 10-11-12+ month olds who are skipping their afternoon nap but ARE NOT READY to drop to one nap a day.Listen to this episode first, BEFORE you decide they're done with their 2nd nap. Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepInstagramWebsite

Send us a Text Message.Join my conversation with Registered Social Worker, Alison Sanford Thomas as we discuss perinatal anxiety --> That anxiousness that can pop up when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and/or postpartum. We're chatting about Intrusive Thoughts, how this can affect men as well and how it might present itself, and most importantly... where you can get support and treatment!For more information about our Perinatal Support Network, come check us out!Guest: Alison Sanford ThomasInstagramWebsite (Bloom Psychotherapy)Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepInstagramWebsite

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Shandelle Ferguson and I are chatting about infant formula - from the different types to how to safely prepare it. We also chat a bit about the impact that feeding your baby formula can have on a parent, whether that's something that needed to happen or was chosen.For more information about feeding your baby formula, check out these resources:Health Canada - Preparing and Handling Powder Infant FormulaIWK's Infant Formula: What You Need To KnowGUEST: Shandelle FergusonBlossom and Birth    Website I Instagram HOST: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby Sleep     Website  I  Instagram Join the Bringing Up Baby membership for just $34/month!! Inside you'll learn even more about your baby (especially their sleep!!) and get all the support and guidance you need from an amazing group of parents and a certified baby and sleep specialist.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we're uncovering:What overtiredness isHow it can present itself in babies and kidsHow it impacts their sleep What you can do about it!If you have any questions or want to learn more about how we can help you reach your sleep dreams, reach out anytime over on Instagram @birth_baby_sleep or check us out on birthbabysleep.ca

Send us a Text Message.If you have a pet and you'll someday be coming home with a baby (or two or more), this is a MUST LISTEN!Janis Wall is a local Veterinary Technician and expecting her first baby very soon, so I was pumped to get the chance to speak with her about preparing cats and dogs for Baby's arrival. She goes into a lot of great detail for both animals so there are lots of options for everyone. Here are the articles she referenced for more information:https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=9109329https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8878633For questions about the show, suggestions for episodes or to touch base about how Birth Baby Sleep can be of service to you, get in touch!Ashley Cooley, HOST and owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsiteInstagramFacebookJanis Wall, GUEST and Veterinary TechnicianIf you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!Instagram Email: [email protected] 

Send us a Text Message.Whether you've already spent some time with your baby in the NICU or you're wondering what it may be like should you ever do - this episode will put you at ease!Kate MacMillan is a nurse and IBCLC here in the Halifax area. She's been a nurse at the IWK Health Centre for 8 years and has some info to share!Questions about the show or want to share your experiences with us?? Reach out any time on our website or social channels:Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite... Instagram... FacebookGuest: Kate MacMillan, owner of Mayflower LactationWebsite... Instagram

Send us a Text Message.Babies will actually wean from breastfeeding on their own, usually sometime between the ages of 2yrs and 5yrs.But sometimes, WE want to get the ball rolling on this for various reasons.This episode uncovers a few ways you can help you baby wean from the breast, and we even get into a bit of the cow's milk discussion FYI.Curious about our Brining Up Baby community membership? Check out the details HERE. Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite: www.birthbabysleep.caInstagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message. What did you learn about birth growing up? Was your only experience with birth coming from the stories of others or what you saw in movies?The messages we've received, the experiences we've had, the movies we've watched, the stories we've heard from others... These can all shape how we expect or think about how our own labour and delivery will go. We're chatting with Birth and Postpartum Doula, Liz Burns about birth stories --> How we take them in, how we can process them and make sure they don't affect us in a negative way, and the importance of sharing our own.Guest: Liz Burns, owner of Driftwood DoulaWebsite: www.driftwooddoula.comInstagram @diftwooddoulaHost: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby SleepWebsite: www.birthbabysleep.caInstagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message.Kristy and Kelsey are two physiotherapists in Halifax NS and they both work with individuals post-C-Section. Why might you want to see a physiotherapist after surgery? Take a listen!!Host- Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleepwww.birthbabysleep.caInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.When planning and preparing to have a baby, we don't often learn or know much about what it could be like if we need to have surgery to meet our little ones.This episode is full of insightful and practical suggestions from two moms who've been there. While their stories may not reflect all the ways the labour and delivery process can go, there is still so much that you'll relate to and can understand even if you haven't had a C-Section yourself.Thank you to Megan and Melissa for sharing their stories and insights with us! Grab your headphones and head out for a walk, cuz this is a good one ;)Host: Ashley Cooley, Owner/Operator of Birth Baby SleepFind out more about our services and offerings here:Website: www.birthbabysleep.caInstagram & Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message.This is a conversation you don't want to miss!Abigail Barth is back to chat with us about the idea of Reparenting, which is essentially meeting the needs of your child-self that were not met when you were actually a child. This is available to anyone, but particularly used regarding childhood trauma AND/OR when people have their own children and begin to reflect on their experience of childhood.Grab a pen and paper, and take a listen!Guest: Abigail Barth, owner of Two Birds CounsellingWebsiteInstagramHost: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support ServicesWebsiteInstagramFacebookCurious about our Bringing Up Baby Community Membership - More info HERE.

Send us a Text Message.Dayna, Lindsay and Katarina are all moms of toddlers and have also been or continue to be the only parent to their little ones.They graciously opened up about navigating through life as the primary caretaker while transitioning back to work, dealing with daycare germs, decision making, middle-of-the-night-shenanigans, and about grieving the ideal of the typical nuclear family.A really great conversation for everyone.Would love to hear your thoughts! A rating or review go a long way for us :)Host: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby Sleepwebsiteinstagramfacebook

Send us a Text Message.The relationships we have with others can change over time, and nothing could be more true than when it comes to our friendships as we start having babies. Even more so if you're the first of your group of friends to have a baby!In this episode, Lindsey and I are chatting about what we've noticed with our own friendships and how we've navigated these evolving relationships over the years. A big reason we're putting these conversations out there is so that we can all feel a little less alone or different for having experienced them :)To find out more about Birth Baby Sleep or the Bringing Up Baby podcast, find us on our WEBSITE birthbabysleep.ca on Instagram or Facebook @birth_baby_sleep  or email [email protected]. We'd love your feedback and recommendations for future episodes if you have any!

Send us a Text Message.We may not be therapists, but we're moms, professionals in the "baby world" and we're passionate about sharing what we know to help others along their journey through parenthood. On this episode, Lindsey (new member of the BBS team!!) and I are chatting about what it's been like to navigate relationships with family members when it comes to caring for our little ones. We think a lot of you find yourselves in similar situations, so we thought we'd get the conversation started! We're also sharing some info & tips on how you can help keep those lines of communication open :)Have questions or comments about the show? We'd love to hear from you! Please find us over on Instagram @birth_baby_sleep, over on our website or send us an email to [email protected]. 

Send us a Text Message.This episode is full of so many ideas and practical ways parents can help support their little ones to meet their milestones. From rolling over and sitting up, to crawling and so much more.Members of the Bringing Up Baby Community also have access to over 20 minutes of additional VISUAL content from Sam! For this and so much more, head over HERE to learn more about the BUB membership. Guest: Sam Dawe, Physiotherapist and Owner of Halifax Kids PhysioWebsite: kidsphysio.ca Instagram @halifaxkidsphysioHost: Ashley Cooley, Owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website: birthbabysleep.caInstagram: @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message.Serena Haines, a sex, intimacy and relationship expert is back! This time, she's sharing some really helpful suggestions and tips for parents to maintain or re-ignite their libido or "sex drive" for themselves and/or with their partners. EVERYONE should give this a listen.To follow Serena and learn more about her offerings, find her on:Instagram @serena_hainesTwitter @serena_hanesWebsite: serenahaines.comHost: Ashley Cooley, Birth Baby SleepWebsite: www.birthbabysleep.caInstagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleepJoin our Perinatal Support Network on Facebook or find out more about our Bringing Up Baby membership HERE. 

Send us a Text Message.Partners, listen up!!Share this episode with your partner. They may relate and it might be helpful in some way :)My husband and I are chatting about the births of our daughters, how different they were when we knew what we needed to know all along, and what it was like bringing home a newborn.

Send us a Text Message.This is not an exhaustive list by any stretch, but these three truths get asked/talked about quite often in the business I'm in and I'd like to share them with you. One has to do with sleep.One has to do with breastfeeding.One has to do with you.Host: Ashley Cooley with Birth Baby SleepInstagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message.We all have those moments of overwhelm or feeling like we can't handle something, like the 3rd tantrum of the day or Baby's (and your) interrupted sleep.But Nikole MacLellan, ND (aka, Dr. Kokes) approaches motherhood and her life in general with a very practical, supportive and motivating lense. So, I asked her to come on the show to talk about all of that and she shares some really helpful ways that we can all build more resiliency. Find Dr. Kokes on Instagram @sportsdockokes Her website: drkokesnd.comOr at PROactive in Burnside, DartmouthHost of The Off Season PodcastHost: Ashley Cooley of Birth Baby SleepInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.How long your baby can stay awake for before they need to sleep again is always evolving.They get older, their sleep needs change so their naps lessen and become less frequent, their ability to stay awake for longer periods increases… But this can literally be so different from one baby to the next.In this episode, I'm going to breakdown the signs your baby may be ready to extend/change their wake windows and how you can do that without risking quality sleep!Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @birth_baby_sleep !For more information about our memberships and all that Birth Baby Sleep has to offer, head to birthbabysleep.ca

Send us a Text Message.This episode is a great introduction to having a lower waste pregnancy and life with baby!Meet Kate Pepler, owner of The Tare Shop in Dartmouth, NS.Website: www.thetareshop.caInstagram: @thetareshopHost: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support ServicesWebsite: www.birthbabysleep.caInstagram: @birth_baby_sleep

Send us a Text Message.Access to childcare has long been an issue here in Nova Scotia, but so has the cost. The Government has been rolling out a plan over the past year or so to make childcare not only more accessible to families, but to really be set up in a way that will best help little ones thrive.Info from provincial government on finding child care: https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/findchildcare.shtml#step1NS Child Care Directory: https://nsbr-online-services.novascotia.ca/DCSOnline/ECDS/loadSearchPage.actionInformation for families regarding changes to child care including a place to sign up for a newsletter: https://childcarenovascotia.ca/familiesGuest: Jessie-Lee MacIsaac, Associate Professor at Mount Saint Vincent UniversityFind the Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre on Instagram HERE.Host: Ashley Cooley, Birth Baby SleepFind me on Instagram HERE or on Facebook HERE. Website www.birthbabysleep.caMembership www.birthbabysleep.ca/membership

Send us a Text Message.From specific foods you can enjoy that will give you a boost to simple ways to make bumping up your nutrition game - our guest today is introducing us to small, simple and effective ways nutrition can help our post-baby selves.For a bit more info on your Postpartum Hormones, check out that episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Guest: Rachel Hilts, RDWebsite: rachelhiltsnutrition.com; pelvico.caInstagram: @rachelhiltsnutrition Host: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby SleepWebsite: Bringing Up Baby Community MembershipInstagram: @birth_baby_sleepFacebook: @birthbabysleep

Send us a Text Message.We're chatting with Halifax's The Toilet Training Coach on signs to look for for readiness, how-to's and best practices.Guest: Victora CernjakThe Toilet Training CoachFind her on Facebook & Email to [email protected] Host: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby and Sleep SpecialistInstagramFacebookWebsite

Send us a Text Message.We need to be having more of these kinds of conversations. So, this is me practicing what I preach!It's not particularly jaw-dropping, but it might resonate with you more than you think.Please share! You never know who may benefit <3Host:Ashley CooleyFollow Birth Baby Sleep on Instagram or Facebook.Check out our website HERE.Find the Halifax Perinatal Support Network Facebook group right HERE. Learn more about the Bringing Up Baby Membership HERE. 

Send us a Text Message.Keeping our little ones safe and staying on top of all the things they can get into can feel like a daunting task! In this episode I'm chatting with Parachute Canada's President, Pamela Fuselli to learn about how we can help keep our kids safe, but not bubble-wrapped!It's important that kids have the freedom to explore and learn through things like risky play, or walking to school, or playing with certain toys... But what are the dangers and how can we keep them safe while also letting them explore and learn? There's a balance, and we're diving into it!Guest: Pamela FuselliParachute CanadaWebsitePodcast: Popping the Bubble WrapHost: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby SleepWebsiteInstagramFacebookHalifax Perinatal Support NetworkBringing Up Baby Community Membership

Send us a Text Message.Mabel was my low-intervention/zero-medication birth. It was a wild ride but I was PREPARED.It's important to note that this labour (as well as my other two) were considered "normal" and "healthy" labours. There was never any concern over the baby's wellbeing or my own in these situations, which is a big reason why I am able to reflect back on those experiences with awe and amazement. Sadly, this is not the case for everyone. Your right to feel seen, heard and valued during your birth experience can sometimes be pushed aside. This is not right by any means, but it does mean that you should prepare yourself so you'll be equipped to make informed decisions and be able to advocate for yourself if necessary. This is what I offer in my prenatal classes, offered virtually and in-person.For more information on Birth Baby Sleep's prenatal classes, head over HERE.Learn more about the Halifax Perinatal Support Network HERE.Learn more about the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership HERE. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.www.birthbabysleep.ca 

Send us a Text Message.It's happening! In less than a week, we'll be moving our clocks backwards by an hour. This means that those 6am wake-up calls become 5AM.Take a listen to a straight-to-the-point episode to grab my top 3 strategies for dealing with the Fall time change, and 3 more tips to help you through any time change, any time ;)Happy Sleeping! For more information about Ashley and Birth Baby Sleep's offerings, head to www.birthbabysleep.ca or follow on Instagram @birth_baby_sleep And for more information about the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership, head HERE!

Send us a Text Message.This is an interesting one - at least to me! Have a listen to the day I had my 2nd daughter, middle child, Frankie. "She came out kissing the world."Enjoy ;)Host: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby & Sleep SpecialistWebsiteInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.Today we're talking about tongue ties with Halifax Chiropractor, Dr. Madison Baile.We're breaking down what a tongue tie is, how to identify it in your baby, how to decide if it should be clipped or lasered and what treatment usually entails.Guest: Madison BaileFind her on Instagram or at Choice Health Centre or Brickyard Health in HRM. Host: Ashley CooleyFind her on Instagram or Facebook Website: www.birthbabysleep.caJoin the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership! Find out more HERE. 

Send us a Text Message.I've been asked a few times to share the stories of my daughters births, and you know I'm an open book! More importantly than that, I think there's always something to learn from our experiences. Enjoy!Reach out to Ashley any time for questions, feedback, or to inquire about Birth Baby Sleep's services! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or on our website. 

Send us a Text Message.Breastfeeding or chest-feeding is a job in and of itself but if you add pumping to the mix, it's a whole other ball game!Listen in to this episode to get my Top 5 Tips for Pumping so that you can pump with confidence!Here's a summary of what we're getting into in this episode:1. Try to wait until after the first 6 weeks to pump2. Milk-making hormone, prolactin surges overnight - best time to have baby on breast/chest3. Pumps are not as effective as a baby4. How long to pump for depending on if you're away from Baby or just building up storage5. How to yield more milk from the pumpIf you're a breastfeeder/chest-feeder and are planning to pump, this is a must listen! Questions about the show? Ask me!Reach out any time via email [email protected] Check out our website www.birthbabysleep.ca And follow/send me a DM on Facebook or Instagram @birth_baby_sleepI welcome any and all questions and always happy to hear from you!

Send us a Text Message.This episode is really eye-opening.In the past, when I heard the term Birth Trauma, I never really understood what it meant but I figured it had to be bad. Something bad or really invasive went on during childbirth that would be a lot for someone to take in.But now, after learning more over the years and talking to people like our guest, it's actually not so much what has happened, but more about how it may have affected someone. So today, I chat with Abigail Barth, owner of Two Birds Counselling to talk about what Birth Trauma really is, how expectant parents can help set themselves up for a positive birth experience as much as possible, and ways they might be able to unpack how it made them feel. Guest: Abigail BarthTwo Birds Counselling WebsiteInstagram Host: Ashley CooleyBirth Baby Sleep WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.We're taking the guilt and shame away from giving your baby a bottle.Birth Baby SleepWebsiteInstagramFacebookBringing Up Baby PodcastBringing Up Baby Community Membership

Send us a Text Message.It's time for Part Two of my conversation with Serena Haines, Halifax's one and only sex and intimacy coach to talk about intimacy after baby.Whether it's soon after the 6-week postpartum check-up or months/years later, sex and intimacy with ourselves and/or partner tends to take a back seat to the demands of parenthood and raining a new little human - and that's okay!BUT, sex and intimacy is a very important part of our lives and shouldn't be ignored. So, Serena and I are bringing up topics that you NEED to think about and talk about with your partner...What's the best lube to use for sex post-baby and which ones should be avoided?How do you stay connected as a couple or stay in touch with yourself when mother/parenthood takes over?There's soooo much good stuff in this episode. It's a conversation we're not having nearly enough and I hope gets you thinking about it more, in a good way ;)For more information about our guest and where to find her:Serena HainesWebsiteInstagramAshley Cooley - HostWebsiteInstagramFacebookHave questions about the show or want to share some feedback? Email [email protected] . 

Send us a Text Message.In this 2-part series, I chat with Halifax's one and only Sex and Intimacy Coach, Serena Haines.Serena shares a TON of helpful tips... so many that we had to split this up into two episodes!So, for this first episode, we're talking about sex during pregnancy. 'Nuff said, am I right? Part two on sex post-baby coming next!Find Ashley (host) on Instagram and Facebook.Find Serena (guest) on Instagram and Twitter.Questions or comments about the show? Share them HERE.Give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! Please tag @birth_baby_sleep as I'd love to see it ;)

Send us a Text Message.Postpartum sexual health is such an important topic that we're just not talking enough about, am I right?!Meet, Dr. Rachel Ollivier. She's  a maternal and women’s health researcher and practicing Registered Nurse. She currently works as a travel nurse on various acute medical-surgical units across British Columbia and Nova Scotia and is also employed as a nurse on the women’s surgical unit at the IWK Health Centre. She has also completed nursing work in both Zambia and Tanzania. Some of her previous awards include being named a Vanier Scholar and being recognized as one of Optimyz magazine’s Top 100 Health Care Leaders for 2021. In March of this year, she completed her PhD in Nursing at Dalhousie University, where her research focused on exploring sexual health after birth using feminist poststructuralism. Rachel and I dove into what her research is all about and some pretty significant findings. Take a listen and let me know what you think on Insta or Facebook @birth_baby_sleep.Ashley CooleyBirth Baby and Sleep SpecialistWebsite: BirthBabySleep.caFind me on FacebookFind me on Instagram

Send us a Text Message.One of the most googled searches for new parents or parents of young ones is HOW TO GET MY BABY TO SLEEP. And when you google this, A LOT is going to come up.But what you’ll probably end up focussing on are these two things right here: sleep cues and wake windows.Check out the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership! Join the Halifax Perinatal Support Network group on Facebook!Follow Birth Baby Sleep on Instagram and Facebook! Check out our Website!

Send us a Text Message.This show is all about normalizing seeking help. Psychologist Madeleine Stobbe and I are talking about what it's like to struggle with mood or anxiety issues during the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum), also referred to as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).  Get in touch with Madeleine and to check out her resources HEREHalifax Perinatal Support Network Facebook groupPostpartum Support International WebsiteAshley Cooley, host.Birth Baby & Sleep SpecialistWebsiteInstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.Edwena Kennedy of My Little Eater and I had a chance to reconnect recently for the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership (more info on that HERE) and I wanted to share a really detailed and helpful conversation we had around introducing solids to Baby.Specifically, Edwena gives us some insight into the top allergenic foods and if/when/why/how to introduce them to your Baby. She also give us some concrete and practical examples of what to feed Baby along their journey of solid food introduction - so you don't want to miss it!Host: Ashley Cooley, Birth Baby Sleep InstagramFacebookGuest: Edwena Kennedy, My Little EaterInstagram

Send us a Text Message.What I’m bringing to you today is a little discussion on INFERTILITY. I know this doesn’t seem like the typical thing you’d find on a podcast called Bringing Up Baby - but I know there are a lot of you out there who, like me, struggled to start or grow their family. Whether or not you have, I can almost bet you know someone that has or maybe is currently (and you might not even know). My husband and I were in the “trying but not trying” phase for a little while shortly after we got married, but then after a while thought, hmm we maybe should try a bit harder? We really want this!So we did…In the end, we’re very fortunate to have these three healthy girls - and while it both scares and excites me to watch them grow up, it’s not lost on me that it’s an absolute privilege to get to do so.I know many women who have struggled to have a baby, some I’ve known for years, and others are new friends. One such friend, is the lovely Jessica Palmquist of Turquoise Compass Wellness. She’s a Doula living in Halifax, NS but she’s invested in helping families all over Canada along their journey through infertility. Jessica Palquist, GuestTurquoise Compass WellnessWebsiteInstagramAshley Cooley, HostBirth Baby Sleep Education & Support ServicesWebsiteInstagramFacebookFind out more about the Bringing Up Baby Membership HERE!! 

Send us a Text Message.To participate in the MUMS research study, email Research Coordinator, Kathryn Stone at [email protected] MUMS on InstagramMUMs WebsiteHalifax Perinatal Support Network Facebook group Ashley Cooley, Birth Baby & Sleep SpecialistInstagramFacebookWebsite

Send us a Text Message.When it's time for Baby to go to Daycare and/or you're going back to work, it can feel like a daunting transition. You might have some questions around how breastfeeding will continue (if you want it to) and how your little one's sleep may change...This episode will help you understand what is really common at this stage and I'll share some ways you can make it as smooth a transition as possible.For more information about Ashley and all that Birth Baby Sleep has to offer, head to www.birthbabysleep.ca and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep.Learn more about the Bringing Up Baby Community Membership HERE

Send us a Text Message.When babies typically get teeth and what's happening at their first Dentist appointment.What we should do to protect those teeth.How feeding your baby milk (formula or breastmilk) and solid food can affect their growing teeth.How a soother or thumb sucking affects their teeth and what to do if your baby/child does this!So, to help us navigate the world of Baby teeth, I connected with my dentist - Dr. Trish Brady. - she also see’s our daughters and we were all in recently for cleanings and check-ups … even little miss Mabel who’s just 3.5yrs old!Take a listen for our chat!Spring Garden DentistryAshley Cooley, Birth Baby and Sleep SpecialistInstagramFacebookWebsiteBringing Up Baby Membership Community - Find out more HERE

Send us a Text Message.Our little show here has been around for one whole trip around the sun, which means that some of your babies aren’t just little babies anymore!Some of you might be expecting baby #2 or #3 and some of you are new here, either getting ready to have your baby or they’re already here but still nice and fresh ;) No matter your situation, this episode is one for the books. Because we’re actually getting into some really helpful strategies for supporting the bigger kids - the older siblings or other toddlers/preschoolers that your little ones will be eventually.And to help us navigate this journey, I’ve enlisted the help of Caron Irwin, owner of Roo Family in Toronto, Canada. Caron and I had a chat the other day about how to help your toddler or preschooler navigate big changes, like when a new baby brother or sister is expected.We also had a chat about how to help them transition from one activity to the next - especially when the next activity isn’t necessarily something they want to do, but have to do! You know what I mean? Lastly, we got into a really common situation or phase that almost all kids tend to go through at some point that I bet you’ve all gone through or are about to at some point… when your child seems to “prefer” one parent over the other… This is some very developmentally appropriate behaviour in most cases but it can be frustrating or tough to navigate. Luckily Caron’s going to walk us through it… Questions I had for Caron:What can parents do to prevent or work through a sibling's potentially big feeling when Baby comes along?How can parents navigate when the sibling/child prefers one parent over the other? For instance, if one parent is primarily taking care of Baby/newborn so the other parent is up for putting the older sibling to bed, but the older sibling is not down for this. One of my favourite posts of yours - you talked about the 3 C's for helping your child transition from one thing to the next. This is a big one because how many times are parents going to be trying to get baby ready and out of the house, but now we’re working with a toddler’s struggle with going from one thing to the next. Can you share these with us and how we can make them work in our homes?Caron Irwin with Roo FamilyWebsiteInstagramAshley Cooley with Birth Baby SleepWebsiteInstagramFacebookJoin Us!Halifax Perinatal Support Network HEREBringing Up Baby Community Membership! More info HERE

Send us a Text Message.A bonus episode for you today for a couple really quick, but really important things.First - We’re 1 Year Old!! Happy 1st Birthday to the Bringing Up Baby podcast. We officially launched our first episode on February 13th last year and while I had no idea what I was really getting into but we’re still here and still going strong with many amazing episodes still to come.Throughout this past year, Bringing Up Baby has been providing you with evidence-based information to help you learn more about your baby, gain more confidence in your parenting, and get as much sleep as you can through it all. But we can’t stop there. There’s something missing.Community.We need to go out and find those people that are going to help us navigate this parenting journey. We’ve always heard that it takes a village to raise a child - but they aren’t just going to show up at your door unannounced. But where is one to start? Well, here’s one place:Introducing the Bringing Up Baby COMMUNITY - an extremely valuable membership group to take this all to the next level. This is where SUPPORT gets a front seat. This is where you’ll find your people. By joining this exclusive membership group, you’ll have access to:A virtual community within our membership portal and private Facebook group.Weekly, LIVE, virtual education sessions with Q&AWe’ll even do some Q&A’s off the topics discussed in this podcast as new episodes drop - so you can get even more specifics on a particular topicA growing resource page with educational and how-to videos, recordings of live sessions and helpful PDFs like my New Baby Sleep Guide! Yes, it’s yours for Free when you join our membership :) Now, we are doing things a little differently than you might expect to kick-start this new program… so, let me explain… We’re doing a bit of a “soft launch” that’s going to run from March 1st to June 30th of this year. We won’t be totally shutting down for the summer months, but there will be more of an OFFICIAL launch come September 2022. But get this - you can join as early as TODAY because we’re allowing for EARLY ACCESS!! This is going to allow you to jump in right away, access our Facebook group and preliminary resources and you’ll also be able to help inform what topics we dive into! That’s right - you have an opportunity to help to inform the content of our membership so we can tailor it exactly to your needs. This introductory offer won’t last forever! So head on over to www.birthbabysleep.ca and follow the links to our community membership I’m so pumped! This is going to be such a great way to keep the conversations going and to really get a sense of what community is when you’re a young, growing family.See you there!

Send us a Text Message.Whether you consider yourself an organized person or not, this episode is going to help you bring more order to the chaos; more calm to the storm; and this feeling of satisfaction at the end of the day, knowing that you were productive & present.Today we’re talking with Brianne MacKenzie - She’s a teacher, a mom of 4 and a BOSS when it comes to getting shit done. She’s the GetShitDone Mom and she’s going to share some of her top tips for managing our nagging to-do lists especially when we have little ones in-tow.So, if you’re ready to learn some really amazing and practical ways to not feel so overwhelmed with all there is to do… Listen up! Let’s get into it.Brianne's top tips for getting shit done and staying organized:1. Narrow your focus to your TOP 3 PRIORITIES2. Implement SYSTEMS AND ROUTINES based on the season of life you're in3. Incorporate MOVEMENT into your day to create energyGuest: Brianne MacKenzieInstagramFacebookGet Shit Done Checklist HEREHost: Ashley CooleyBirth, Baby and Sleep SpecialistInstagramFacebookWebsite

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Bringing Up Baby podcast. We’ve got another episode for you today focusing on Your Postpartum Self. Because once again, if we want to really show our little ones how to be, it’s to always remember to look after ourselves and show them what it means to actually do that! We have to be at or near the top of the list but as new parents or parents of young ones, I know that you know that we often forget about this. We have to put our own mask on first, before we can even begin to help, connect or grow with another person. So for today’s show, I’m going to share a conversation I had with Amy MacAulay. Amy is the owner of Embrace Doula Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. And she and her team are actually among a myriad of Postpartum Doulas in our communities and they are truly an invaluable resource. In this show, Amy’s going to share how to really prepare for what’s to come after baby arrives and where you may need some extra help. We get into when the right time is for visitors vs. helpers, and what specific tasks are actually helpful for others to do for you because trust us, the helpers really want to help! → How to handle unsolicited or unhelpful suggestions from loved ones:Communication (Who & How)Create boundariesLeave out reading material (Loving Care books)Blame your doula/prenatal educator/consultantBirth Baby Sleep: website... facebook... instagramEmbrace Doula website: https://www.embracedoula.ca Instagram and Facebook: @embrace_doulaNova Scotia Doula’s Association: https://www.novascotiadoulas.org