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 Jun 13th

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June 13, 2021
June 14, 2021
June 15, 2021(1 event)

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


June 15, 2021

Parent Breastfeeding Newborn

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays as 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 16, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class


June 16, 2021

Pregnant Person looking at Phone

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 online 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 counselors 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 goals!

**Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page

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June 17, 2021(1 event)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply


June 17, 2021

Parent breastfeeding Baby

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 virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays as 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.

Offered Virtually

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June 18, 2021
June 19, 2021

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.”