• #106 Myth or Medical? Pregnancy Edition
    Jun 24 2025

    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 :)

    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

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    14 mins
  • #105 Tearing and Episiotomies
    Jun 17 2025

    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!

    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

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    28 mins
  • #104 Summer Safety Checklist
    Jun 10 2025

    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
    Website | Instagram | Facebook

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    9 mins
  • #103 Learnings from the Expo!
    Jun 3 2025

    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

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    20 mins
  • #102 The 1st Trimester
    Apr 29 2025

    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

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    40 mins
  • #101 The Deal with Alcohol and Cannabis
    Apr 15 2025

    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

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    40 mins
  • #100 Epidurals
    Apr 1 2025

    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!

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    47 mins
  • #99 When Baby Skips a Nap
    Mar 25 2025

    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.

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    21 mins