Programs
Week of Sep 24th
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September 24, 2023
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September 25, 2023
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September 26, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply – 
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 |
September 27, 2023(1 event)
6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed Workshop (IN PERSON) - Chaplin Family YMCA6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed Workshop (IN PERSON) - Chaplin Family YMCA – 
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. |
September 28, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – 
Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. |
September 29, 2023
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September 30, 2023
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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.”
