News & Calendar

Events in October 2023

  • Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed In Observance of National Day For Truth and Reconciliation

    Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed In Observance of National Day For Truth and Reconciliation

    All day
    October 2, 2023

  • Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

    Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

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    October 3, 2023

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

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    Virtual Latch and Learn: Nursing at Night + Coping with Crying

    Virtual Latch and Learn: Nursing at Night + Coping with Crying

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    October 3, 2023

    Nursing at Night + Coping with Crying:

    Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Show up in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We also know that feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed. Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) to talk about both of these common parenting experiences, receive support, and ask any other breastfeeding questions you’ve got!

    Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group.
    To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here

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  • 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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    October 4, 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

  • Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

    Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

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    October 5, 2023

    Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

    Registration is not required for this event.

    First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

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  • Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Thanksgving

    Breastfeeding Buddies is Closed For Thanksgving

    All day
    October 9, 2023

  • Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table

    Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding, Babies and the Dinner Table

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    October 10, 2023

    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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  • Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

    Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

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    October 12, 2023

    Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

    Registration is not required for this event.

    First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

    More information

  • ****NEW ***We Are Breastfeeding Six Session Series *** NEW ***

    ****NEW ***We Are Breastfeeding Six Session Series *** NEW ***

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    October 16, 2023

    "YAY! The baby's finally here... now what do we do!?” Be sure to register for our upcoming FREE "We Are Breastfeeding" series!

    This In Person series of six workshops will cover common questions and concerns that often come up in the first few weeks with your new baby.

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

    Our first session begins October 16th at the EarlyON | Roger Street (161 Roger Street, Waterloo) - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KEyON.ca and the EarlyON | Roger Street calendar.

    More information

  • Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

    Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

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    October 19, 2023

    Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

    Registration is not required for this event.

    First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

    More information

  • We Are Breastfeeding will resume next week

    We Are Breastfeeding will resume next week

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    October 23, 2023

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

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

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    October 25, 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

  • Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

    Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

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    October 26, 2023

    Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

    Registration is not required for this event.

    First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

    More information

  • ****NEW ***We Are Breastfeeding Six Session Series *** NEW ***

    ****NEW ***We Are Breastfeeding Six Session Series *** NEW ***

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    October 30, 2023

    "YAY! The baby's finally here... now what do we do!?” Be sure to register for our upcoming FREE "We Are Breastfeeding" series!

    This In Person series of six workshops will cover common questions & concerns that often come up in the first few weeks with your new baby.

    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.

    Our first session begins October 16th at the EarlyON | Roger Street (161 Roger Street, Waterloo) - for more details visit www.EarlyYearsInfo.ca/services or to register visit www.KEyON.ca and the EarlyON | Roger Street calendar.

    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