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Another quick episode to give you the goods on all things WHITE NOISE.

I'm diving into my top 5 tips for white noise, from the sounds that are most helpful to those that aren't, keeping baby safe and making sure it's effective.

For any questions or to continue this conversation, reach out any time or join our Bringing Up Baby Community! Details HERE.

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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In this episode, I'm chatting with counselling therapist and music therapist Mackenzie Costron. Mackenzie approaches her work with clients in a very unique and interesting way, so we wanted to highlight this aspect of her work, while also discussing certain ailments or struggles we may find ourselves with during pregnancy + beyond.

I hope you get something from this episode! Whether that's acknowledgement that this can be a challenging time in our lives (as much as it is also joyous), understanding that we can look at symptoms or challenges as our bodies trying to tell us something, or learning about how music therapy could be beneficial.

Guest: Mackenzie Costron, owner of Find Your Voice Music Therapy
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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It's about time we dove into this topic, isn't it?!

Meet Amanda Kingsmith. She and her husband travel ALL OVER and with their little one in tow! So, if there was anyone who could speak to traveling with babies, it's Amanda!

We're diving into topics like the best toys and ways to keep Baby busy while traveling, sleeping arrangements, traveling by plane and vehicles both short and loooonnnngggg distances. Basically, this episode has it all!

Guest: Amanda Kingsmith
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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This episode brings you a conversation I had with Danielle Abbott about budgeting with Baby!

Danielle gives us some really insightful tips and strategies to save for big ticket items (like maybe fertility treatments or a particular item for Baby), how to plan for things like parental leave or what you can do if you're deciding whether or not to go back to work after your leave, and so much more!

This is not a conversation to miss and I think really timely given the New Year. Let's take a look at our financial situation and see if we're in tip top shape! If not, Danielle is someone you definitely should meet.

Guest: Danielle Abbott, owner of Damsel Financial Coaching
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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I know what you're thinking... How is Perimenopause related to what you're going through right now??

Well, to some of you, this is EXTREMELY relevant. 

To others, it will be relevant much sooner than you may think.

So today, Dr. Jennifer Salib Huber, RD ND is going to help us understand what perimenopause is and how will we know we're in it (especially if we're newly postpartum!!).

We also get into some of the myths about peri/menopause and what women can do to help minimize their side-effects when the time comes.

Save this episode for future reference!!

GUEST: Jennifer Salib Huber, RD, ND
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HOST: Ashley Cooley
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This one's for the "older" babies... Those 10-11-12+ month olds who are skipping their afternoon nap but ARE NOT READY to drop to one nap a day.

Listen to this episode first, BEFORE you decide they're done with their 2nd nap.

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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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!

Guest: Alison Sanford Thomas
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Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
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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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Janis Wall, GUEST and Veterinary Technician
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