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Events in May 2022

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1	2	3 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 3, 2022 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	4	5 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 May 5, 2022 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 More information Read more 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work while Breastfeeding 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work while Breastfeeding 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 5, 2022 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	6 11:00 am: Craving Connection KITCHENER MARKET 11:00 am: Craving Connection KITCHENER MARKET 11:00 am – 12:00 pm May 6, 2022 Our in-person meetups have moved indoors for the winter! Join us anytime between 11am-noon in the private room on the upper level. You and your baby can meet other local Parents, ask any breastfeeding questions that you have, and receive support from our staff and volunteers. Outside food is not permitted in the space- Market vendors are open if you wish to purchase a snack/meal onsite to eat during the meet-up. No Registration is required to attend, though capacity limits of the space will be observed. Free street parking is available for up to 2hrs. Underground parking at the Market is $3.30 for up to 2hrs More information Read more	7
8	9	10 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 May 10, 2022 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. To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here More information Read more	11 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm May 11, 2022 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 More information Read more	12 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 12, 2022 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. To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here More information Read more 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Two become Three 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Two become Three 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 12, 2022 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	13 11:00 am: Craving Connection KITCHENER MARKET 11:00 am: Craving Connection KITCHENER MARKET 11:00 am – 12:00 pm May 13, 2022 Our in-person meetups have moved indoors for the winter! Join us anytime between 11am-noon in the private room on the upper level. You and your baby can meet other local Parents, ask any breastfeeding questions that you have, and receive support from our staff and volunteers. Outside food is not permitted in the space- Market vendors are open if you wish to purchase a snack/meal onsite to eat during the meet-up. No Registration is required to attend, though capacity limits of the space will be observed. Free street parking is available for up to 2hrs. Underground parking at the Market is $3.30 for up to 2hrs More information Read more	14
15	16	17 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 17, 2022 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	18	19 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 19, 2022 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	20	21
22	23 All day: Closed Today All day: Closed Today All day May 23, 2022 Read more	24 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 May 24, 2022 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 More information Read more 7:00 pm: Medication & Your Milk 7:00 pm: Medication & Your Milk 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm May 24, 2022 "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	25 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class 7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm May 25, 2022 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 More information Read more	26 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 May 26, 2022 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. To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here More information Read more 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 26, 2022 Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table We know welcoming a new eater to the table is an exciting parenting milestone! Over the course of the hour we will discuss the continued importance of human milk while starting complementary foods, tips for protecting your milk supply, current WHO recommendations on the signs of solid readiness and parent tested tips on Baby Led food introduction. Register HERE More information Read more	27	28
29	30	31 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 31, 2022 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. To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here More information Read more