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Events in January 2024

  • Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

    Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply


    January 9, 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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  • Me Breastfeed on Zoom

    Me Breastfeed on Zoom


    January 11, 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 - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

    Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting


    January 16, 2024

    Join a BFB staff in this online discussion and strategy discovery for every stage of nursing your baby.

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    Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table

    Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table


    January 16, 2024

    Baby is reaching for an orange on a table. Text Reads Breastfeeding, Babies & the Dinner Table Free Virtual Workshop

    Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table
    We know welcoming a new eater to the table is an exciting parenting milestone! Over the course of the hour we will discuss the continued importance of human milk while starting complementary foods, tips for protecting your milk supply, current WHO recommendations on the signs of solid readiness and parent tested tips on Baby Led food introduction.

    Register HERE

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  • Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )

    Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class - Waterloo ( 160 Roger St. )


    January 20, 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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  • We ARE Breastfeeding Drop In - Early ON | Roger ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo )

    We ARE Breastfeeding Drop In - Early ON | Roger ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo )


    January 22, 2024

    "YAY! The baby's finally here... now what do we do!?”

    Come on out to your Local Early ON Centre for a drop in visit. No Registration Necessary........all age of babies and all feed methods are welcome.

    It's a great way to meet other parents and find the tips, tools, and information you need to reach your family's Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Goals.

    April 8. we will be at  Early ON |Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave., Kitchener) at 10 am - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KeyON.car

    April 15, we will be at 2 location: Early ON | Roger ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo ) at 10 am - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KeyON.car

    Anishnabeg Outreach | Early ON ( 236 Woodhaven Rd, Kitchener ) at 10 AM.

    April 22. we will be at  Early ON |Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave., Kitchener) at 10 am - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KeyON.car

    April 29, we will be at 2 locations: Early ON | Roger ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo ) at 10 am - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KeyON.car

    Anishnabeg Outreach | Early ON ( 236 Woodhaven Rd, Kitchener ) at 10 AM.

     

  • Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

    Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply


    January 23, 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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    Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )

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


    January 23, 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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  • Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

    Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting


    January 30, 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