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!

For more information:

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

Hear what Kelsey did to help her through her first trimester, as well as what the research says is actually helpful/not helpful in the first few months of pregnancy.

For more information:
Learn more about the Pregnancy & Parenting Expo HERE!

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

GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD, owner of Collective Care Halifax
Website | Instagram

Thank you once again to our lovely sponsors - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

Dr. Kelsey Marr is back with us to share some very important points about alcohol and cannabis recommendations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

We're getting into what research is currently out there on these topics and what it's telling us so you can make the right decision for you and your family. We're answering questions like:

• Is there a safe level of alcohol being consumed during pregnancy?
• What if I've had a drink while trying to conceive or before I knew I was pregnant?
• Is it okay to consume alcohol or cannabis if I'm breastfeeding?

and more!

For more information:

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

GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD, owner of Collective Care Halifax
Website | Instagram

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

Welcome to Episode 100!!

We're welcoming back Dr. Kelsey Marr to the Bringing Up Baby podcast! In this episode, we're uncovering ALL the research and details on Epidurals.

We're answering questions like:

- Is it too late to get an epidural during labour?

- How is the epidural administered?

- What are the risks and benefits?

- What is a "walking epidural"?

- Is it more likely to require a C-Section delivery if given an epidural?

Listen + share!

For more information:

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

GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD, owner of Collective Care Halifax
Website

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

Want to get your hands on your own Birth Sling? Go to THIS LINK and use code: birthbabysleep for $10 off your order!

If your little one is an independent sleeper (or you're working on it) you may be wondering what you can do to continue in this direction despite a skipped nap here and there.

This one's for you!

For more information:

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

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

DON'T FORGET!!

2025 Pregnancy & Parenting Expo - Sunday, May 25th, 9am-3pm at The Halifax Forum.

They say, "It takes a village to raise a child" ... and they're right!

But sadly, they're not all likely to come knocking at your door.

That's why in this episode we're uncovering some of the amazing services/providers that can support you somewhere along the way.

Download our perinatal resource list HERE!

For more information:

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

2025 Pregnancy & Parenting Expo - Sunday, May 25th, 9am-3pm at The Halifax Forum. This is where you'll find your Village!

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

What do you think? Does it feel like it makes sense to wake a sleeping baby?

In general, I don't think it's necessary and in fact it can actually sometimes be harmful to the goal of "better sleep" to wake a sleeping baby.

However.

However, there are absolutely times when this may be necessary for the wellbeing and overall better sleep for Baby.

Listen in as I divulge all the info so you can decide if this is something that may be helpful (or not) for your little one.

For more information:

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

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca

Have you ever had to create boundaries with anyone when it comes to your pregnancy, birth, or how you want to parent?

Exactly.

In this episode, our friend Kelsey Marr and I are chatting about when, how and why you may want to create and communicate your boundaries with those around you.

For more information:

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

GUEST: Kelsey Marr, PhD
Website

Thank you to our lovely sponsor - Nurtured Products for Parenting! A local-to-Halifax shop that can also ship to you ;) www.nurtured.ca