Me Breastfeed Workshop (IN PERSON) – Breastfeeding Buddies

In-Person Me Breastfeed Workshops now available!

If you are looking for our VIRTUAL Me Breastfeed Workshops, click herePlease note- if options are not yet posted for sessions close to your due date, consider registering for our “Prenatal Pathway”. This free service is a set of 4 emailed newsletters that you will receive in your third trimester, giving you lots of excellent tips and tricks for before baby arrives, as well as exclusive access to spaces in upcoming prenatal sessions. Sign up for the Prenatal Pathway HERE

We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned! These workshops will have limited capacity, and all attendees must complete the Ministry of Education Screening HERE prior to entering the building.

Our in-person workshops will be held at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre (44 Francis St S, Kitchener), Chaplin Family YMCA (250 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge), EarlyON | Roger Street (161 Roger St, Waterloo), EarlyON | Water Street (73 Water St N, Cambridge) and EarlyON | Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener)

Please refer to the registration form below for specific dates/locations/times.

**If you have registered for a session at an EarlyON location, after you complete registration, you may wish to sign up for a KEyON account. KEyON is a digital sign in system that provides parents a quick and simple way to sign in at EarlyON Centres. You can register for your FREE KEyON account HERE.

Please select the date of the 2 hour workshop that you are registering for:

Please select your due date month (we recommend taking this session in your final 2 months of pregnancy):

First Name *

Last Initial *

Email *

By checking this box, you are giving permission for the Breastfeeding Buddies Program to receive this form via email and use your email address to communicate with you. While all precautions are taken to ensure security and privacy, email can be vulnerable to misuse. Please do not include any confidential health information on the form.

Phone Number *

Postal Code *

We want to know who we're reaching! Please select the region where you live:
Waterloo RegionGuelph-WellingtonLambtonGTAHamilton/NiagaraOttawa/Northern OntarioOther

Please select the township/city where you live: CambridgeKitchenerWaterlooNorth Dumfries (e.g., Ayr, Roseville)Wellesley (e.g., Linwood, St. Clements, Wellesley)Wilmot (e.g., Baden, New Dundee, New Hamburg)Woolwich (e.g., Breslau, Conestogo, Elmira, St. Jacobs)

How did you hear about the Me? Breastfeed Workshop? Please check all that apply.
Family/FriendRegion of Waterloo Public Health (Website, Nurse, Program)Attended the Prenatal Preview session at Blue HeronMidwifeDoctor/Nurse PractitionerObstetricianOntario EarlyOn CenterGrand River HospitalCambridge Memorial HospitalBreastfeeding Buddies WebsiteBreastfeeding Buddies Prenatal PathwaySocial Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)Print Media (Poster, Pamphlet, Postcard)North/West Lambton CHCGuelph CHCNone of the Above

Why do you want to attend the Me? Breastfeed Workshop? Please check all that apply.
I want more information about breastfeedingI need help with breastfeeding problemsI want to meet and learn from other breastfeeding momsI am looking for other breastfeeding resources in the communityI am a current or future birth/postpartum worker looking for professional development

Please note: Space in the Breastfeeding Buddies Me Breastfeed session is reserved for expecting parents. If you hope to observe the session in a professional capacity, please have a representative from your organization reach out to mbuckner@kdchc.org. Observation spaces will be considered on an extremely limited, prearranged basis only.

We encourage mom's to bring a support person with them who can help support them with breastfeeding. Who are you planning on attending the Me? Breastfeed Workshop with?
PartnerChildRelativeFriendOther

Are you currently in your:
First TrimesterSecond TrimesterThird TrimesterI am not currently Pregnant

Please note: Space in the Breastfeeding Buddies Me Breastfeed session is reserved for expecting parents. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at bfbuddies@kdchc.org

What is your baby's due date?

What healthcare provider do you see most often during your pregnancy? Please check all that apply.
DoctorNurse PractitionerObstetricianMidwifeI have not seen a healthcare provider

We would like to know who we are reaching at the workshops. Please check all that apply to you.
I am living on a limited income (e.g. I have had to visit a food bank, I sometimes don't have money for rent)I am living in unstable housing (e.g. I am on a waiting list for housing, I have stayed at a shelter)I am new to Canada (I have lived in Canada less than ten years)I don't have many social supports (e.g. Family, friends, neighbours, community groups)None of the above

Is English your second language?
YesNo

The language I speak most often at home is:

What is your gender?
FemaleMaleTransgenderTwo-spiritIntersexDo not knowAnother (please specify)

Which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic group?
First Nations/Indigenous (e.g., Inuit, Métis)Asian – East (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean)Asian – South (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)Asian – South East (e.g., Malaysian, Filipino, Vietnamese)Black – African (e.g., Ghanaian, Kenyan, Somalian)Black – Caribbean (e.g., Barbadian, Jamaican)Black – North American (e.g., Canadian, American)Indian – Caribbean (e.g., Guyanese with origins in India)Latin American (e.g., Argentinean, Chilean, Salvadorian)Middle Eastern (e.g., Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese)White European (e.g., English, Italian, German, Portuguese)White North American (e.g., Canadian, American)Mixed heritage (e.g., Black-African and White-North American)Do not knowAnother, please specify

What is your age?

What is your highest level of school completed?
Grade 8High SchoolCollegeUniversityTrade School

Do you currently smoke?
YesNo

Have You breastfed a child before?
YesNo

For how long did you breastfeed?
Birth to 3 Months3 to 6 Months6 to 12 MonthsOver 12 MonthsI have never breastfed a child

Do you plan to breastfeed?
YesNoUnsure

Please indicate your level of confidence with the following:
How confident are you in your knowledge about breastfeeding?
Very ConfidentConfidentA Little ConfidentNot Confident

How confident are you in your ability to breastfeed?
Very ConfidentConfidentA Little ConfidentNot Confident

How confident are you in your ability to prevent/solve breastfeeding problems?
Very ConfidentConfidentA Little ConfidentNot Confident

Please indicate your level of comfort with the following:
How comfortable are/would you be breastfeeding your baby?
Very ConfidentConfidentA Little ConfidentNot Confident

How comfortable are/would you be breastfeeding your baby in public (e.g. mall, restaurant, park, etc.)?
Very ConfidentConfidentA Little ConfidentNot Confident

Do you currently know where to go for breastfeeding support and resources in the community?
YesNoUnsure

Congratulations on taking your first steps on your Breastfeeding or Chestfeeding Journey! We look forward to meeting you at the Me Breastfeed workshop.

If you require immediate assistance or have concerns about your baby's health, please contact your health care provider. This service is not intended to replace medical care or crisis support.