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Events in November 2023

  • Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - 44 Francis St. South, Kitchener ( Community Health Caring KW )

    Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - 44 Francis St. South, Kitchener ( Community Health Caring KW )

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    November 1, 2023

    Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop.

    In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region.

    Connect with families that are due around the same time as you and learn about our 'We Are Breastfeeding' six week class for after baby arrives.

    See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions.

    More information

  • ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop

    ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop

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    November 8, 2023

    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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  • Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year

    Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year

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    November 14, 2023

    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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  • Breastfeeding Buddies Volunteer Training

    Breastfeeding Buddies Volunteer Training

    All day
    November 17, 2023

    We are recruiting new Breastfeeding Buddy Volunteers.  All you need is six months lived experience in human milk feeding your own child and a desire to support other families with infant feeding.  We will do the rest.

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  • Breastfeeding Buddies Volunteer Training

    Breastfeeding Buddies Volunteer Training

    All day
    November 18, 2023

    We are recruiting new Breastfeeding Buddy Volunteers.  All you need is six months lived experience in human milk feeding your own child and a desire to support other families with infant feeding.  We will do the rest.

    More information

  • Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )

    Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )

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    November 22, 2023

    Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop.

    In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region.

    Connect with families that are due around the same time as you and learn about our 'We Are Breastfeeding' six week class for after baby arrives.

    See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions.

    More information

  • Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - 44 Francis St. South, Kitchener ( Community Health Caring KW )

    Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - 44 Francis St. South, Kitchener ( Community Health Caring KW )

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    November 29, 2023

    Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop.

    In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region.

    Connect with families that are due around the same time as you and learn about our 'We Are Breastfeeding' six week class for after baby arrives.

    See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions.

    More information

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