Bringing Up Baby

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:

and more!

For more information:

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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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

Let's discuss this eat-play-sleep routine we all hear about.
In a nutshell... It can be helpful but it doesn't always work out so well.

What to do instead? I'll share my thoughts in this episode ;)

For more information:

Pregnancy & Parenting Expo - Sunday, May 25th at the Halifax Forum. Click HERE for more details and follow @pregnancy_parenting_expo on Instagram.

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

Curious about what your baby's due date really means?
Wondering what happens if you're given more than one due date?
Have you been told you could be having a "big" baby?

Let's talk about it with my friend, doula and birth researcher, Kelsey Marr and see what the research says!

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

Worried about Baby being in the crib overnight when they start rolling over?

Fear not! This episode will let you know:

--> When to expect this milestone to occur

--> How it may affect their sleep

--> Hot to keep them safe

--> What you can do to help them through this stage and get back to better sleep asap!

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

Meet my friend, doula and mama-to-be Kelsey Marr!

She has a PhD and worked as a birth researcher before becoming a Doula. Given her background and experience, Kelsey and I had a chat about

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