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Keeping our little ones safe and staying on top of all the things they can get into can feel like a daunting task!

In this episode I'm chatting with Parachute Canada's President, Pamela Fuselli to learn about how we can help keep our kids safe, but not bubble-wrapped!

It's important that kids have the freedom to explore and learn through things like risky play, or walking to school, or playing with certain toys... But what are the dangers and how can we keep them safe while also letting them explore and learn? There's a balance, and we're diving into it!

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Host: Ashley Cooley
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Mabel was my low-intervention/zero-medication birth. It was a wild ride but I was PREPARED.

It's important to note that this labour (as well as my other two) were considered "normal" and "healthy" labours. There was never any concern over the baby's wellbeing or my own in these situations, which is a big reason why I am able to reflect back on those experiences with awe and amazement.

Sadly, this is not the case for everyone. Your right to feel seen, heard and valued during your birth experience can sometimes be pushed aside. This is not right by any means, but it does mean that you should prepare yourself so you'll be equipped to make informed decisions and be able to advocate for yourself if necessary. This is what I offer in my prenatal classes, offered virtually and in-person.

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It's happening! 

In less than a week, we'll be moving our clocks backwards by an hour. This means that those 6am wake-up calls become 5AM.

Take a listen to a straight-to-the-point episode to grab my top 3 strategies for dealing with the Fall time change, and 3 more tips to help you through any time change, any time ;)

Happy Sleeping!

 
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This is an interesting one - at least to me!

Have a listen to the day I had my 2nd daughter, middle child, Frankie.

"She came out kissing the world."

Enjoy ;)


Host: Ashley Cooley
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Today we're talking about tongue ties with Halifax Chiropractor, Dr. Madison Baile.

We're breaking down what a tongue tie is, how to identify it in your baby, how to decide if it should be clipped or lasered and what treatment usually entails.

Guest: Madison Baile
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I've been asked a few times to share the stories of my daughters births, and you know I'm an open book! More importantly than that, I think there's always something to learn from our experiences.

Enjoy!

Reach out to Ashley any time for questions, feedback, or to inquire about Birth Baby Sleep's services!

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Breastfeeding or chest-feeding is a job in and of itself but if you add pumping to the mix, it's a whole other ball game!

Listen in to this episode to get my Top 5 Tips for Pumping so that you can pump with confidence!

Here's a summary of what we're getting into in this episode:

1. Try to wait until after the first 6 weeks to pump
2. Milk-making hormone, prolactin surges overnight - best time to have baby on breast/chest
3. Pumps are not as effective as a baby
4. How long to pump for depending on if you're away from Baby or just building up storage
5. How to yield more milk from the pump

If you're a breastfeeder/chest-feeder and are planning to pump, this is a must listen!

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I welcome any and all questions and always happy to hear from you!

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This episode is really eye-opening.

In the past, when I heard the term Birth Trauma, I never really understood what it meant but I figured it had to be bad. Something bad or really invasive went on during childbirth that would be a lot for someone to take in.

But now, after learning more over the years and talking to people like our guest, it's actually not so much what has happened, but more about how it may have affected someone.

So today, I chat with Abigail Barth, owner of Two Birds Counselling to talk about what Birth Trauma really is, how expectant parents can help set themselves up for a positive birth experience as much as possible, and ways they might be able to unpack how it made them feel.

Guest: Abigail Barth
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Host: Ashley Cooley
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We're taking the guilt and shame away from giving your baby a bottle.

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It's time for Part Two of my conversation with Serena Haines, Halifax's one and only sex and intimacy coach to talk about intimacy after baby.

Whether it's soon after the 6-week postpartum check-up or months/years later, sex and intimacy with ourselves and/or partner tends to take a back seat to the demands of parenthood and raining a new little human - and that's okay!

BUT, sex and intimacy is a very important part of our lives and shouldn't be ignored. So, Serena and I are bringing up topics that you NEED to think about and talk about with your partner...

What's the best lube to use for sex post-baby and which ones should be avoided?
How do you stay connected as a couple or stay in touch with yourself when mother/parenthood takes over?

There's soooo much good stuff in this episode. It's a conversation we're not having nearly enough and I hope gets you thinking about it more, in a good way ;)

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Serena Haines
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