About & Services – Breastfeeding Buddies

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 Sep 19th

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Sep 19, '21	Sep 20, '21	Sep 21, '21 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 21, 2021 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 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 More information Read more 2:00 pm: Craving Connection CAMBRIDGE 2:00 pm: Craving Connection CAMBRIDGE 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm September 21, 2021 Happening at 2pm on Tuesdays at Soper Park in Cambridge Our in-person meetups will be weather permitting. If there is rain in the forecast, please refer to our social media (Facebook/Instagram) pages before heading to the location. Any same-day cancellations will be announced 1hr before the event. After you arrive, sign in, and complete screening, find yourself a spot to sit. We do recommend that you bring a blanket for yourself and baby to sit on, and whatever toys/items you will require to keep baby entertained. During Breastfeeding Buddies Cravings Connections sessions, Covid-19 restrictions will be observed. 2m distance is required between all participants from separate households, including children/babies. Masks are mandatory during screening, and any time a distance of 2m can not be observed. Soper Park, Cambridge More information Read more 7:00 pm: Medication & Your Milk 7:00 pm: Medication & Your Milk 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm September 21, 2021 "But...is it safe?" Wondering how to find out if a medication or supplement is safe to take while breastfeeding, chestfeeding or pumping? Then be sure to register for the next workshop in our #ExpertSeries - Medication And Your Milk. You'll hear the latest in evidence based information, and have your questions answered during our live Q & A session with a local pharmacist. Partners and/or support people are welcome More information Read more	Sep 22, '21	Sep 23, '21 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 23, 2021 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 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 More information Read more	Sep 24, '21	Sep 25, '21

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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.”