Bringing Up Baby

Send us a Text Message. 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 shor...

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 le...

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 p...

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 Sleep Instagram Website

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 treatmen...

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 t...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we're uncovering: What overtiredness is How it can present itself in babies and kids How 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...

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??...

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 members...

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...

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 Sleep www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram Facebook

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...

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 e...

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 fam...

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...

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 th...

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...

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_haines Twitter @se...

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 Sleep Instagram 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 s...

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 t...

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.ca Instagram: @thetareshop Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca Instagram: @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/fami...