Events in May 2024
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Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )
Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )
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May 4, 2024Our in-person workshop will be held at EarlyON | Roger Street, 161 Roger St, Waterloo from 9:30-11:30am.
**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.
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Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
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May 7, 2024No One: Peanut Gallery: “Are you STILL breastfeeding?” “Breastmilk has no benefits after a certain age….”
Many parents are given misinformation and face criticism about breastfeeding their children beyond infancy. Join experienced breastfeeding buddies for a conversation about why breastfeeding beyond a year is normal and an important health decision for you and your child! Toddlers welcome!
Families will also have the opportunity to learn about working with your body to continue your breastfeeding journey with and around your work schedule. This workshop will be offered Virtually over Zoom. Advance registration for each session is required here.
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Me Breastfeed on Zoom
Me Breastfeed on Zoom
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May 14, 2024Are 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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Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave )
Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave )
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May 25, 2024We 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.
This in-person workshop will be held at EarlyON | Oak Creek, 80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener 9:30 am - 11:30 am
**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.
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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