The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals
Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

Programs

Week of Apr 23rd

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April 23, 2023
April 24, 2023
April 25, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy

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April 25, 2023

Latching Isn't Easy...Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding takes practice! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but have other breastfeeding questions? Please join us!

Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdaysas we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group.
To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here.

 

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April 26, 2023
April 27, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN!

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April 27, 2023

Woman breastfeeding a baby who appears around 10 months old. Text reads Under one breastfeeding is fun, free virtual workshop

Under One Breastfeeding Fun!
Is your baby teething? Are they distracted a lot when nursing? Have you gone through a nursing strike? Breastfeeding a busy, growing, moving baby presents new funny breastfeeding moments and unique challenges. Join us in discussing the ups and downs of breastfeeding a baby who is 6 months plus. If your baby is under 6 months, still come and learn about what is to come!!!

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April 28, 2023
April 29, 2023

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Become a Buddy

Did you know that the Breastfeeding Buddies program of the Waterloo Region recently received a grant from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation to expand peer breastfeeding support?

The campaign will mobilize many levels of partnerships to improve hospital-to-community supports and engage with priority populations to increase breastfeeding rates across Waterloo Region.

Stay tuned for updates on “The Building Supportive Breastfeeding Communities Campaign.”