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.
Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )
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February 13, 2024
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.
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Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
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February 15, 2024
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action.
Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us.
If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ).
Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all.
See you there.
Me Breastfeed on ZoomMe 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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Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
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February 22, 2024
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action.
Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us.
If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ).
Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all.
See you there.
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Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )
Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )
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February 24, 2024
Our 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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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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Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener
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February 29, 2024
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action.
Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us.
If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ).
Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all.
See you there.
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
Support for Nursing Moms goes Virtual
Breastfeeding Buddies in Kitchener Helps Reduce Stigma
Region of Waterloo Breastfeeding Information
Video: Giant inflatable boobs appear all over London to support breastfeeding in public
Breastfeeding Anytime Anywhere event takes place in Listowel
Life-size cut-outs of breastfeeding moms popping up around northern Ontario city
Nursing mum smashes 268-mile race record
‘I donate breast milk to give something back’
