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June 2021
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		1 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply June 1, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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. More information Read more	2	3 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding June 3, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more 1:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Two become Three June 3, 2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Offered Virtually When Two becomes Three… adding a breastfeeding baby to your relationship! Having a baby can bring major changes to your relationship and it may seem like everyone’s role is up for renegotiation. Feelings of being left out, carrying all the responsibility for nourishing your baby and having no time for each other are common; you are not alone. Discover strategies to help you and your partner adjust to new parenthood, breastfeeding, and countless baby photos. Register HERE More information Read more	4	5
6	7 10:00 am: Latch and Learn: Return to Work while Breastfeeding June 7, 2021 10:00 am – 11:30 am Offered Virtually 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. More information Read more	8 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying June 8, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more	9 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class June 9, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more	10 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent June 10, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 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 More information Read more 1:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table June 10, 2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Offered Virtually Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table Is your little one close to 6 months of age? Are family members wanting to feed your baby solids? Introducing solids to your baby is a very exciting parenting milestone. Learn why breastfeeding is still the most important food your baby receives, current recommendations on solids introduction and parent tested tips on your new family dinner table! Register HERE More information Read more	11	12
13	14	15 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy June 15, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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. More information Read more	16 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class June 16, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more	17 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply June 17, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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. More information Read more	18	19
20	21	22 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding June 22, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more 7:00 pm: Fertility & Lactation June 22, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Offered Virtually Have you wondered how fertility cycles and lactation are connected? Do you have questions about contraception while breastfeeding? Are you nursing a child right now and want to get pregnant again? Curious about your own fertility? Join us on Tuesday June 22nd at 7pm EST with guest speaker Teresa Pitman to learn about this important topic. To register, click HERE Partners and/or support people are welcome More information Read more	23	24 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying June 24, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more 1:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN! June 24, 2021 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Offered Virtually Under One Breastfeeding Fun! Is your baby teething? Are they distracted a lot when nursing? Have you gone through a nursing strike? Breastfeeding a busy, growing, moving baby presents new funny breastfeeding moments and unique challenges. Join us in discussing the ups and downs of breastfeeding a baby who is 6 months plus. If your baby is under 6 months, still come and learn about what is to come!!! More information Read more	25	26
27	28	29 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent June 29, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Offered Virtually 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 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 More information Read more	30 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class June 30, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Offered Virtually 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 More information Read more