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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 treatment!

For more information about our Perinatal Support Network, come check us out!

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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 these resources:
Health Canada - Preparing and Handling Powder Infant Formula
IWK's Infant Formula: What You Need To Know

GUEST: Shandelle Ferguson
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HOST: Ashley Cooley
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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

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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 everyone.

Here are the articles she referenced for more information:

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=9109329

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=8878633

For questions about the show, suggestions for episodes or to touch base about how Birth Baby Sleep can be of service to you, get in touch!

Ashley Cooley, HOST and owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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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?? Reach out any time on our website or social channels:

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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Guest: Kate MacMillan, owner of Mayflower Lactation
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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 membership? Check out the details HERE.

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca
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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 and Postpartum Doula, Liz Burns about birth stories --> How we take them in, how we can process them and make sure they don't affect us in a negative way, and the importance of sharing our own.

Guest: Liz Burns, owner of Driftwood Doula
Website: www.driftwooddoula.com
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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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!!

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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 relate to and can understand even if you haven't had a C-Section yourself.

Thank you to Megan and Melissa for sharing their stories and insights with us!

Grab your headphones and head out for a walk, cuz this is a good one ;)

Host: Ashley Cooley, Owner/Operator of Birth Baby Sleep
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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 experience of childhood.

Grab a pen and paper, and take a listen!

Guest: Abigail Barth, owner of Two Birds Counselling
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep Education & Support Services
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