Programs
Events in December 2022
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| November 27, 2022 |
November 28, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – 
Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
November 29, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! –
Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
November 30, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy – 
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 IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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| December 4, 2022 |
December 5, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply – 
It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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December 6, 2022 |
December 7, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply –
It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON | Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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December 8, 2022 | December 9, 2022 | December 10, 2022 |
| December 11, 2022 |
December 12, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding –
My Friend the Moon... Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Stay in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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December 13, 2022 |
December 14, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding –
My Friend the Moon... Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Stay in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON | Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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December 15, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | December 17, 2022 |
| December 18, 2022 |
December 19, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying –
Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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December 20, 2022 |
December 21, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying –
Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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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.”
