Come join Aprylle as she talks about all things lactation consulting! Get an idea of what to expect during a visit (from a bunch of different places), how you can find a good LC, and how to prepare for a visit yourself. Check out below for some helpful links and info, too!

Breastfeeding and Pumping Series Links:

Link Episode 2

Link Episode 3

Helpful Resources:

Find a Lactation Consultant: https://portal.ilca.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=19&pageID=4356

Find a Baby Cafe:

https://www.babycafeusa.org/findababycafe.html

La Lech League: 

https://llli.org/get-support/

Affordable Care Act information:

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/breast-feeding-benefits/

Questions to Prepare for Your Visit:

• Positions you tend to use? 
• How comfortable / uncomfortable things feel? Do  you have pain, cracked nipples, bleeding? 
• How does the baby tend to do with feedings, what you’re noticing afterwards? Do they seem extra gassy, uncomfortable? 
• How often do you feed per 24 hours? How long per side, roughly? 
• If you’re pumping, how much you typically pump? 
• How much do you have stored? 
• What pump do you use? 
• How often do you pump, and for how long? 
• How much does baby take from the bottle? 
• Are you supplementing with formula? 

Let’s connect! 

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In this episode Ruby breaks down some commonly talked about supplements in the nursing world that claim to boost supply - but how accurate is that claim? We also address the question of 'do you need a huge freezer stash'? Because we all have seen some crazy high supply mamas and sometimes comparison makes us feel like we're not doing enough. Hope you enjoy this one and we'll be back for another breastfeeding episode next week!

Links discussed: 

https://lactationnetwork.com/

https://llli.org/news/selection-and-use-of-galactagogues-2/

NEW SERIES! 

In the next few episodes Aprylle and Ruby will be sharing their experiences thus far nursing and pumping and where that journey has taken us! We cover issues like reflux, tongue ties, torticollis, and weight gain issues that have happened with our children and some ideas on resources to look for as a new mom. 

Resources:

https://lactationnetwork.com/

Let’s connect! 

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Email: [email protected]

Welcome (back!) to Season 2! We're excited to be back, kicking off a brand new season with you which we hope will offer you lots of new insights into motherhood, health, and faith. Join Ruby and Aprylle today as they share their stories of their winding walks in faith up until today and beyond. We hope this episode shows that the faith journey can be filled with ups and downs, but that each of those moments is a part of God's great plan for you. 

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Email: [email protected]

In our season finale (YAY!) Aprylle and Ruby discuss Pope St. John Paul the Great's 'Letter to Women' and embracing our femininity in a world that says we should do otherwise.

Thanks so much for listening this season! We can't wait to bring more content to you this Fall. 

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Are you feeling daunted by summer and what activities that may hold? Are you feeling like no matter what you do, you need something more? In this episode, Ruby dives into the mindset around ‘things’ and how to make ‘experiences’ instead!

https://catholicallyear.com/blog/category/catholic-living/

https://thanksmommyblog.com/category/blog-topics/kids-activities/

https://www.catholicicing.com/catholic-crafts-for-kids-free/

Let’s connect! 

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Summer is coming! And if you're like us, you have kids (and maybe yourself!) that are always wanting a snack. Snacking isn't a "bad" thing - especially when we use them wisely. 

Come join Aprylle this week for how you can successfully include snacks into your daily rhythms with kids, as well as some fun homemade and store bought options. Snacking doesn't have to be complicated! 

Resources:

On-the-Go Snack container (great for travel, too!) 

Popsicle Mold (but any will do!)

Lean Green Bean's website (phenomenal RD with lots of recipe ideas for kids)

MJ & Hungry Man's website (pediatric RD with lots of recipe ideas for babies, toddlers, kids)

Let’s connect! 

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Email: [email protected]

Ready for a life update and mom update? Big news in this episode! We catch up, share some thoughts on being a mom, things we've learned from the last year of parenting. 

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As we embark on holy week, come join Aprylle and Ruby as they reflect on the Lord’s passion through the eyes of our Blessed Mother. What are some things that we as moms can take from Mary’s experiences of walking alongside her Son during his suffering and death?

Resources:

Mystery: Study on the Rosary from Blessed Is She

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In today’s episode, Aprylle talks about mindfulness, what it is and how we benefit from it. But, she also ties it to spending quiet time with the Lord, sharing ideas and tips for doing that as a busy mama especially during the remainder of Lent and holy week! 

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 4: Practical (at home) Self Care

Episode 11: Finding Time to Pray

Episode 24: Strong as a Mother - Start with Breath

Progressive Muscle Relaxation 

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