Curious about low intervention birth?
Join me and Doula Liz Burns for a real, no-fluff conversation about what it actually means to have a low intervention birth — and what it doesn’t. We’ll unpack common myths, talk through hospital policies, and share practical insights to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident in your choices.

Just a heads up: This isn’t about telling you how to give birth — it’s about giving you tools and information so you can make the best decision for you.

Penny Simkin resources shared in this episode:
Roadmap of Labour
Take Charge Routine
Pain Scale

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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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Guest: Liz Burns, owner of Driftwood Doula
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In this episode, we're chatting with perinatal therapist, Madeleine Stobbe about what really happens to our relationships after having a baby. We get into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming changes that come with new parenthood — from communication struggles to shifting roles and expectations. She shares some super helpful tips, real talk, and go-to resources for staying connected with your partner during this big life transition.

HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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HOST: Madeleine Stobbe, Stobbe Psychological Services
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What has been your biggest challenge in parenthood so far?

What experience/moment made you feel the most confident as a parent?

Our guest, Jess Clerke answers these questions so thoughtfully. She also talks about the dream vs. reality of her personal journey to parenthood and so much more. Welcome back, Jess!

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth | Baby | Sleep

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Guest: Jessica Clerke

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I have to say, I think this is a pretty cool episode!

Meet Dr. Drew Weatherhead. She's an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University and she specializes in early childhood language and social cognitive development. Her research focuses on infants and young children learn to communicate, understand others, and navigate the social world.

in this episode, Dr. Weatherhead is answering questions like:

• What do babies remember from the womb?
• What do newborns already know about language?
• How babies learn and remember words

and more!

It's super interesting, so take a listen!

And PS - Dr. Weatherhead and her team are always looking for study participants! Check out their studies and consider participating so you and your little one can help shape how we can support baby language development. See info below to grab more information.

For more information:

HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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GUEST: Dr. Drew Weatherhead - Cognition and Language Learning Research Group
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Does how you're carrying Baby in pregnancy actually predict their gender?

Does heartburn in pregnancy mean that Baby will have lots of hair?

Lastly, but perhaps what many individuals who are pregnant worry about often... Is lying on your back during your pregnancy really that harmful??

We're looking at what the research says and discussing! Join in :)

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HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD, owner of Collective Care Halifax
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If you are pregnant and preparing for childbirth, it's very likely you have questions and/or are worried about tearing or needing an episiotomy as you push Baby out.

This episode is for you!

Kelsey and I are chatting about what it means to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth, what the research says on the rates of these occurring and we break down what you can *maybe* do to prevent one or the other from happening.

Have any questions?? Reach out!

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HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD, owner of Collective Care Halifax
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From sleep to hydration and more, this episode covers four very important topics on keeping baby safe when it starts getting hot out there.

Get access to our Bringing Up Baby Resource Bundle for extra information and more content, including a sample temperature chart.

Want to join myself and Edwena Kennedy of My Little Eater for our Solids & Sleep Workshop?? Find the details and sign up HERE!

HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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For a different spin on our show, I'm chatting today about Birth Baby Sleep's annual event - The Pregnancy & Parenting Expo - which we just wrapped up last month.

Listen in to hear about why we do it, how it went, what was learned and what's to come!

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HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner/operator of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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