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

Events in July 2023

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June 25, 2023
June 26, 2023
June 27, 2023(1 event)

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


June 27, 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!

 

Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays 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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June 28, 2023
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July 5, 2023(1 event)

6:30 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON


July 5, 2023

We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned!  These workshops will have limited capacity.

This in-person workshop will be held at Chaplin Family YMCA- 250 Hespeler Rd Cambridge from 6:30-8:30pm.

For more details, and to register- click here

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July 6, 2023
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July 11, 2023(1 event)

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


July 11, 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!

 

Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays 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.

 

More information

July 12, 2023(1 event)

6:30 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - 44 Francis St. South, Kitchener ( Community Health Caring KW )


July 12, 2023

Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop.

In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region.

Connect with families that are due around the same time as you and learn about our 'We Are Breastfeeding' six week class for after baby arrives.

See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions.

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July 13, 2023(1 event)

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


July 13, 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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July 24, 2023
July 25, 2023(1 event)

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


July 25, 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!

 

Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays 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.

 

More information

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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.”