News & Calendar

Events in February 2024

  • 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 influence
    FREE 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????See you there!
  • 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!

     

     

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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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    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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  • Me Breastfeed on Zoom

    Me Breastfeed on Zoom

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    February 15, 2024

    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 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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  • 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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  • 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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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