Latch & Learn Survey

Which of the following Latch & Learn sessions have you attended? (check all that apply):
Person to ParentIts All About SupplyLatching Isn't Always EasyMy Friend the Moon; Nighttime BreastfeedingCoping With CryingBreastfeeding Fun Under OneCovered or Not; Public/Virtual BreastfeedingThe Breastfed Baby and The Dinner TableWhen Two Becomes ThreeBreastfeeding Beyond a Year... Why?Return to Work and BreastfeedingWeaning

How many hours do you think you have spent participating in Latch & Learn Sessions?
1-2.9 hours3-5.9 hours6+hours

Why did you attend the Latch & Learn Session today(check all that apply)
I needed breastfeeding or chestfeeding supportTo meet up with other nursing parentsI wanted help with a *specific* breastfeeding issueTo learn more about breastfeeding or chestfeedingTo learn about parenting my baby/toddlerTo gain knowledge to share with others ie partner, family, peersTo gain confidence in my ability and decision to breastfeed or chestfeedTo feel less isolatedTo gain breastfeeding or chestfeeding knowledge to use in a professional setting ie early learning, healthcare etc.To help meet my breastfeeding goalsTo share my own experience and provide support to other parents in meeting their breastfeeding or chestfeeding goals

On a scale of 1 to 10, how helpful is the information/support you receive in the Latch & Learn sessions?
(1= Not Helpful at all 10= Extremely Helpful)

Please tell us whether you agree with the following statements:
Breastfeeding Buddies has helped to connect me to a network of positive, responsive people -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know


Breastfeeding Buddies has helped me to access needed resources and supports
-Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

Breastfeeding Buddies has helped me to establish and/or maintain a breastfeeding relationship with my child/children -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know


I feel like I have a voice during Breastfeeding Buddies programs -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

Attending Latch & Learn sessions has made me feel more capable as a nursing Parent
-Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

Latch & Learn sessions offer opportunities to participate and contribute -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

I feel welcomed and that I belong in a Breastfeeding Buddy program -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

I feel like a valued member of the community in a Breastfeeding Buddy program
-Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

I would recommend Breastfeeding Buddies Programs to a friend or family member
-Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

Breastfeeding Buddies helped me define or reach #mybreastfeedinggoals
-Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

My breastfeeding or chestfeeding goals have changed since I began attending Breastfeeding Buddies Programming -Choose One-Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDoes not apply or I don't know

Please select the skills that you have learned from your participation in the Latch and Learn Program? (check all that apply)
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Self AdvocacyHand ExpressionNormal feeding Patterns for Newborns/InfantsRecognizing Hunger CuesWhere to get supportHow to build/protect my milk supplyHow to increase milk supplyNew feeding positionsHow to get more restTo trust my own instinctsStrategies for calming babyHow to resolve breastfeeding painOther

How could Breastfeeding Buddies make their program better?

Please indicate which potential Latch & Learn topics you would attend or interest you. (check all that apply) Pregnancy , Breastfeeding and Tandem nursingPartners Supporting Breastfeeding ( including dads, partners or support people to attend)Self Advocacy and Breastfeeding/ChestfeedingGrandparents and the Breastfed Baby (class to attend with family members)Hand Expression, Pumping and Milk storageBreastfeeding/Chestfeeding as a Single ParentThe Weaning ProcessMedications, Substances and Breast MilkBreastfeeding and FertilityBreastfeeding MythsWhat you Need to Know about Supplementing, Combination Feeding and Milk SupplyBreastfeeding Through Divorce/SeparationThe Ergonomics of BreastfeedingBreastfeeding and TraumaOther

Were you matched with a Breastfeeding Buddy Volunteer?
-Choose One-YesNoI don't know

On a scale of 1 to 10, how helpful was the Breastfeeding Buddy Volunteer when providing information/support in meeting your breastfeeding goals? **please note- your answer is anonymous, and the volunteer will not have access to your answers**
(1= Not Helpful at all 10= Extremely Helpful)

Which was the MOST frequent way you communicated with your Breastfeeding Buddy Match? -Choose One-PhoneEmailTextIn the communityVirtual (Facetime, Zoom, Skype)

Which method of communication did you find the most HELPFUL?-Choose One-PhoneEmailTextIn the CommunityVirtual (Facetime, Zoom, Skype)

Please share any other feedback you have about your experience with your Breastfeeding Buddy match.

Which of the following services/programs have you used to help you with feeding your baby? Check all that apply NoneMidwifeFamily DoctorOHIP covered Lactation ConsultantPrivate Lactation ConsultantDoctor/Pediatrician Specializing in BreastfeedingPublic Health Breastfeeding ClinicHealthy Babies Healthy Children Program24-hour Breastfeeding Line/TelehealthLa Leche LeagueDoulaIn Hospital Lactation SupportOther

What is your baby's (or babies) birthdate?

On the date above, did you give birth to one or multiple babies? -Choose One-One babyTwinsTripletsOther

At which Hospital did you give birth?
-Choose One-Grand River HospitalCambridge Memorial HospitalI had a HomebirthOther

Was your baby born Vaginally or by C-Section?
-Choose One-Vaginal BirthC-SectionOther

Do you recall if your baby (or babies) was/were put on you, "skin-to-skin"(naked) immediately following birth?-Choose One-Yes, baby was put on my skin, "skin to skin" immediately following birthBaby was put "skin to skin" at a later timeBaby was never put "skin-to-skin"I don't knowBaby was put "skin to skin" with another adult ( partner or support person)Other

**The following series of questions will ask about Formula use. These questions are completely optional, and you are not required to answer them. If provided, this information will help guide us with future programming, and shape our understanding of current breastfeeding trends in Waterloo Region and beyond.**

Not including solid foods, in the past 7 days my baby has received Breastmilk only: Baby is breastfeeding or receiving expressed breastmilk but not currently receiving any infant formulaCombination of breastmilk and formula: Baby is breastfeeding or receiving expressed breastmilk AND is currently receiving infant formulaFormula only: Baby is receiving infant formula but NOT currently breastfeeding or receiving expressed breastmilkSkip Question

Since birth, including any time spent in hospital, has your baby ever been given any formula?
-Choose One-YesNoI don't KnowSkip Question

What were the reasons your baby was FIRST given formula? (check all that apply)A Healthcare Provider Recommended it (in hospital)A Healthcare Provider recommended it (outside of hospital)My Milk Supply was not in yetI wanted to combination feedI didn't have enough MilkMy partner/support person wanted to feed the babyBaby would not latchBaby did not seem satisfied after breastfeedingI was on medicationSkip QuestionOther

We would like to know who we are reaching.
Please answer the following questions:

How old are you?
20 years old or younger21-2526-3031-3536-40over 40

In what city do you currently live?
-Choose One-KitchenerWaterlooCambridgeOther

Were you born in Canada?
YesNoI don't know

What languages do you speak at home?

What is your marital status? Married/common lawDivorced/separatedSingleWidowedOther

How would you describe your racial or ethnic group? (check all that apply)White or CaucasianHispanic or LatinoBlack or African AmericanAsian or Pacific IslanderIndigenousMultiracial or BiracialA race or ethnicity not listed here

What is your highest level of education?
Some high schoolHigh school or equivalentSome post-secondaryCollege/university

Is this your first child?
YesNo

How satisfied are you with your journey so far to meet your breastfeeding goals?
(1=extremely dissatisfied 5=extremely satisfied)

How would you describe the experience of being a parent during the COVID pandemic?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your experience with Breastfeeding Buddies Latch and Learn Program?

Please check this box if YOU are a Breastfeeding Buddy who has completed your training

If you would like the clickable PDF resource for the Latch & Learn you attended today, please enter your email here:

Please select the pdf resource that you are requesting:-Choose your PDF-Person to ParentLatching Isn't (always) EasyIt's ALL about Milk SupplyNighttime Parenting while BreastfeedingCoping with Crying

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. We truly appreciate any feedback that you have shared!