Stayed tuned for upcoming events!
Events in July 2022
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June 26, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: KW Multicultural Festival12:00 pm: KW Multicultural Festival – 
Looking for something fun and family friendly to do this weekend? Why not come out to the KW Multicultural Festival! There'll be music, food, fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! While you're there, be sure to stop by our tent and say hello! It's the perfect spot to beat the heat, have a seat and relax in the shade while nursing your little one. We'll also have volunteers on hand who can answer your breast/chestfeeding questions and connect you with resources, support, and more! For festival details visit KWmulticultural.ca/festival See you there! |
June 27, 2022 |
June 28, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying – 
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 as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
June 29, 2022(1 event)
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON – 
We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned! These workshops will have limited capacity, and all attendees must complete the Ministry of Education Screening HERE prior to entering the building. Our in-person workshops will be held at EarlyON | Roger Street, 161 Roger St, Waterloo from 6:30-8:30pm. Please refer to the registration form below for available dates. **We highly recommend that after you complete registration, you take a moment to sign up for a KEyON account. KEyON is a digital sign in system that provides parents a quick and simple way to sign in at EarlyON Centres. You can register for your FREE KEyON account HERE. |
June 30, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk – 
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work while Breastfeeding2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work while Breastfeeding – 
Return to Work and Breastfeeding is a workshop for parents who are currently breastfeeding and planning a return to work or school in the coming months. Families will have the opportunity to learn about working with your body to continue your breastfeeding journey with and around your work schedule as well as tips and strategies for those families who are wanting to wean their baby. This workshop will be offered Virtually over Zoom. Advance registration for each session is required here. |
July 1, 2022 | July 2, 2022 |
| July 3, 2022 | July 4, 2022 |
July 5, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent – 
Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have. Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
July 6, 2022 |
July 7, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk –
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: When Two becomes Three2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: When Two becomes Three – 
When Two becomes Three… adding a breastfeeding baby to your relationship! Register HERE |
July 8, 2022 | July 9, 2022 |
| July 10, 2022 | July 11, 2022 |
July 12, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy – 
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.
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July 13, 2022(1 event)
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class – 
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 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 |
July 14, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk –
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table – 
Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table Register HERE |
July 15, 2022 | July 16, 2022 |
| July 17, 2022 | July 18, 2022 |
July 19, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply – 
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. |
July 20, 2022 |
July 21, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk –
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. |
July 22, 2022 | July 23, 2022 |
| July 24, 2022 | July 25, 2022 |
July 26, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding – 
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. |
July 27, 2022(1 event)
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class –
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 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 |
July 28, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk –
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN!2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN! – 
Under One Breastfeeding Fun! |
July 29, 2022 | July 30, 2022 |
| July 31, 2022 | August 1, 2022 |
August 2, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying –
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 as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
August 3, 2022 |
August 4, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk10:00 am: Walk & Talk –
Happening Thursday Mornings, 10:00am, at Victoria Park in Kitchener. We will be meeting at the Victoria Park Pavilion Parking Lot, and heading out to walk laps in the park with our Buddies and Babies. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay and chat with our staff, volunteers, and fellow parents about Breastfeeding, pandemic parenting, available resources in the community or any other topic you desire! Registration is NOT required for this drop-in style event. In the case of inclement weather, we will meet in the community room at Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre instead. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding in Public/in Virtual Meetings2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding in Public/in Virtual Meetings – 
Covered or not…. Public Breastfeeding |
August 5, 2022 | August 6, 2022 |
We want to help you reach #yourbreastfeedinggoals!
If there are any breastfeeding or chestfeeding topics that you would love to learn about, reach out to us at bfbuddies@kdchc.org
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