Programs

Events in December 2023

Programs

Events in December 2023

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.

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day

All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day

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.

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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.”

5 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 5, 2023 Learning to Latch + Building Supply!: Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions! Our Virtual Latch and Learns are on Hiatus until September. Our next Latch and Learn will be on September 12, 2023. Please call into our office if you need a Breastfeeding Check - In More information Read more

6 6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop 6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm December 6, 2023 Are you expecting a baby? Do you have breastfeeding questions? Was the last time harder than you expected? Sign up today for this free 2 hour VIRTUAL breastfeeding class. At the Me Breastfeed prenatal workshop you will learn about what to expect the first 7 days after birth, how to overcome breastfeeding challenges and where to go for help and support. This workshop is lead by peer breastfeeding volunteers that have lived breastfeeding experience and are trained by the Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region. We are here to help you meet your breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping goals! **Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page More information Read more

12 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 12, 2023 Join a BFB staff in this online discussion and strategy discovery for every stage of nursing your baby. More information Read more 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm December 12, 2023 Weaning is a big and very important decision for families. Join this guided conversation when your baby is around a year old to talk about the How's and Why's of weaning. Maybe you are completely ready, maybe you are not sure, maybe someone else thinks it is time for you to wean. Talk it out and learn about other how families have experienced weaning. Please note that this session is not aimed at babies who are six months of age or younger. The World Health Organization Recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and two years of age and beyond with the addition of complementary foods. More information Read more

19 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 19, 2023 Learning to Latch + Building Supply!: Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions! Our Virtual Latch and Learns are on Hiatus until September. Our next Latch and Learn will be on September 12, 2023. Please call into our office if you need a Breastfeeding Check - In More information Read more

25 All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day All day December 25, 2023 – December 26, 2023 Read more

26 All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day All day: Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Christmas And Boxing Day All day December 25, 2023 – December 26, 2023 Read more