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 May 22nd

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May 22, 2022
May 23, 2022(1 event)

All day: Closed Today

All day
May 23, 2022

May 24, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding


May 24, 2022

Woman sits in the dark, holding baby. Text reads Nighttime Parenting While Breastfeeding, Free virtual workshop

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 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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7:00 pm: Medication & Your Milk


May 24, 2022

Poster for "Expert Series" Medication and your milk, features an illustration of a cellphone with a female presenting person wearing scrubs. Text reads "Medication and your milk" Free online information session
"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** 

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May 25, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class


May 25, 2022

Two women, one appears pregnant, looking at a phone screen. Text reads Free Online Workshop Wednesdays 7pm

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 VIRTUAL 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 volunteers 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, chestfeeding, and pumping goals!

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

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May 26, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 28, 2022

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.”