Week of Oct 9th
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October 9, 2022
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October 10, 2022(1 event)
Office Closed: Staff Holiday- No Programming TodayOffice Closed: Staff Holiday- No Programming Today Office Closed KDCHC and Breastfeeding Buddies is closed. Emails and phone calls will be returned on the next business day. |
October 11, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying – Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. 12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
October 12, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying – Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class – 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 |
October 13, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – 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. |
October 14, 2022
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October 15, 2022
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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
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