Events in February 2024
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Milk: Born Into This Movie Screening
Milk: Born Into This Movie Screening
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February 3, 2024
f you're in #WaterlooRegion be sure to join us and SafelyFed Canada for a free public screening of MILK The Film! Join us on February 3rd at 1pm for this free movie screening, followed by a free workshop about preparing for emergencies and countering commercial influence in infant feeding for parents and other members of the public. You'll learn:- How to prepare for an emergency during pregnancy or with young children- How to help very young children cope during and after a major emergency- How to protect your decisions on how to feed your baby from commercial influenceFREE child-minding is available and light refreshments will be served. For more information or for tickets please visit TinyURL.com/MilkMovieScreening or visit the link in our bio
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Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply
Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply
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February 6, 2024
Learning to Latch + Building Supply!:
Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions!
Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a YearBeyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
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February 6, 2024
No 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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Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting
Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting
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February 13, 2024
Join a BFB staff in this online discussion and strategy discovery for every stage of nursing your baby.
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Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
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February 15, 2024
Breastfeeding Buddies and The Health Wellness Team at Community Healthcaring KW are partnering to bring the first ever, Indoor Intergenerational All Ages and All Abilities Walk, Talk And Stroll to Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge residents. Everyone is Welcome.
Winter is not over yet….let’s walk and talk right into spring together…… Put this series on your Thursday morning calenders and meet us at Activa Sportplex any time between 10 and 11 am through April 2024. Activa Sportplex is on Lennox Lewis Way – has a beautifully modern walking track, plenty of free parking and bus number 22 runs often to connect with the ION. If help with transportation would support your attendance, please reach out to bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org with Activa in the title of your eMail.
Staff will be there to welcome and support you, make connections, and walk along side you. The track is above an ice rink and can be quite cool when starting out so wear your layers and everyone must wear appropriate walking shoes while in the track space.
The Activa Sports Complex is fully accessible with an elevator and all walking paces are welcome.
If you would you like to join the fun with your baby but you are not breastfeeding, we would still love to have you. All feeding choices and methods are welcome.
Breastfeeding Check Ins will be available most weeks during this series and anytime by emailing bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org These meets are a great way to ease yourself into going out with a new baby. Other parents know what it is like and lots of them will be there too.
See you on our start date of February 15th, 2024.
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Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply
Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply
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February 20, 2024
Learning to Latch + Building Supply!:
Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions!
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Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
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February 22, 2024
Breastfeeding Buddies and The Health Wellness Team at Community Healthcaring KW are partnering to bring the first ever, Indoor Intergenerational All Ages and All Abilities Walk, Talk And Stroll to Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge residents. Everyone is Welcome.
Winter is not over yet….let’s walk and talk right into spring together…… Put this series on your Thursday morning calenders and meet us at Activa Sportplex any time between 10 and 11 am through April 2024. Activa Sportplex is on Lennox Lewis Way – has a beautifully modern walking track, plenty of free parking and bus number 22 runs often to connect with the ION. If help with transportation would support your attendance, please reach out to bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org with Activa in the title of your eMail.
Staff will be there to welcome and support you, make connections, and walk along side you. The track is above an ice rink and can be quite cool when starting out so wear your layers and everyone must wear appropriate walking shoes while in the track space.
The Activa Sports Complex is fully accessible with an elevator and all walking paces are welcome.
If you would you like to join the fun with your baby but you are not breastfeeding, we would still love to have you. All feeding choices and methods are welcome.
Breastfeeding Check Ins will be available most weeks during this series and anytime by emailing bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org These meets are a great way to ease yourself into going out with a new baby. Other parents know what it is like and lots of them will be there too.
See you on our start date of February 15th, 2024.
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Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting
Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting
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February 27, 2024
Join a BFB staff in this online discussion and strategy discovery for every stage of nursing your baby.
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Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
Activa Sportplex Walk And Talk And Stroll
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February 29, 2024
Breastfeeding Buddies and The Health Wellness Team at Community Healthcaring KW are partnering to bring the first ever, Indoor Intergenerational All Ages and All Abilities Walk, Talk And Stroll to Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge residents. Everyone is Welcome.
Winter is not over yet….let’s walk and talk right into spring together…… Put this series on your Thursday morning calenders and meet us at Activa Sportplex any time between 10 and 11 am through April 2024. Activa Sportplex is on Lennox Lewis Way – has a beautifully modern walking track, plenty of free parking and bus number 22 runs often to connect with the ION. If help with transportation would support your attendance, please reach out to bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org with Activa in the title of your eMail.
Staff will be there to welcome and support you, make connections, and walk along side you. The track is above an ice rink and can be quite cool when starting out so wear your layers and everyone must wear appropriate walking shoes while in the track space.
The Activa Sports Complex is fully accessible with an elevator and all walking paces are welcome.
If you would you like to join the fun with your baby but you are not breastfeeding, we would still love to have you. All feeding choices and methods are welcome.
Breastfeeding Check Ins will be available most weeks during this series and anytime by emailing bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org These meets are a great way to ease yourself into going out with a new baby. Other parents know what it is like and lots of them will be there too.
See you on our start date of February 15th, 2024.
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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