Bringing Up Baby

More than just giving you some options for preparing/helping your little one adjust to the upcoming time change, I’m sharing what scenarios could be best for who, but why even in some “best case scenarios,” there’s still going to be some kind of an adjustment. It’s all about how to adjust as efficiently and smoothly as possible. This episode is my side of the discussion. Also highly recommend listening in to learn how to make this upcoming time change work for you if you’re currently dealing with early morning wake-ups! Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook

First, you really need to know that short naps aren't bad!! BUT..... If you're looking for more information on how you can help your baby being to lengthen some of their naps, then this is the episode you need! While the timing of naps and the pre-sleep routines you have in place can also play a role in how long a nap might be, I'm diving into the how-to's of how to help your little one nap a little longer. Take some notes! This is a good one. Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook

Another quick episode to give you the goods on all things WHITE NOISE. I'm diving into my top 5 tips for white noise, from the sounds that are most helpful to those that aren't, keeping baby safe and making sure it's effective. For any questions or to continue this conversation, reach out any time or join our Bringing Up Baby Community! Details HERE. Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, I'm chatting with counselling therapist and music therapist Mackenzie Costron. Mackenzie approaches her work with clients in a very unique and interesting way, so we wanted to highlight this aspect of her work, while also discussing certain ailments or struggles we may find ourselves with during pregnancy + beyond. I hope you get something from this episode! Whether that's acknowledgement that this can be a challenging time in our lives (as much as it is also joyous), understanding that we can look at symptoms or challenges as our bodies trying to tell us something, or learning about how music therapy could be beneficial. Guest: Mackenzie Costron, owner of Find Your Voice Music Therapy Find her on Instagram, her website or with the Perinatal Wellness Centre Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram | Facebook Join us in our Perinatal Support Network. It's free and we're here for information, support and resources along your pregnancy & postpartum journey.

It's about time we dove into this topic, isn't it?! Meet Amanda Kingsmith. She and her husband travel ALL OVER and with their little one in tow! So, if there was anyone who could speak to traveling with babies, it's Amanda! We're diving into topics like the best toys and ways to keep Baby busy while traveling, sleeping arrangements, traveling by plane and vehicles both short and loooonnnngggg distances. Basically, this episode has it all! Guest: Amanda Kingsmith Instagram | Website (The World Wanderers) Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Instagram | Website | Membership

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 Coaching Website | Instagram Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website | Instagram Join 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!

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 Nutritionist Instagram Website HOST: Ashley Cooley Birth, Baby and Sleep Specialist Instagram Website Join our Perinatal Support Network! It's FREE!!

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 Sleep Instagram Website

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 Thomas Instagram Website (Bloom Psychotherapy) Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Instagram Website

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 Formula IWK's Infant Formula: What You Need To Know GUEST: Shandelle Ferguson Blossom and Birth Website I Instagram HOST: Ashley Cooley Birth 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.

In this episode, we're uncovering: 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

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=9109329 https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8878633 For 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 Sleep Website Instagram Facebook Janis Wall, GUEST and Veterinary Technician If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch! Instagram Email: janisrwall@gmail.com

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 Sleep Website... Instagram... Facebook Guest: Kate MacMillan, owner of Mayflower Lactation Website... Instagram

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 Sleep Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

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 Doula Website: www.driftwooddoula.com Instagram @diftwooddoula Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

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 Sleep www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram Facebook

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 Sleep Find out more about our services and offerings here: Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram & Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

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 Counselling Website Instagram Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services Website Instagram Facebook Curious about our Bringing Up Baby Community Membership - More info HERE.

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 Cooley Birth Baby Sleep website instagram facebook

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 ashley@birthbabysleep.ca. We'd love your feedback and recommendations for future episodes if you have any!