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November 8, 2023(1 event)

6:30 pm: ME Breastfeed - Online Free Prenatal Lactation Workshop


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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November 14, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year


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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November 17, 2023(1 event)

All day: 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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November 18, 2023(1 event)

9:00 am: 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.

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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