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Week of Jul 18th

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July 18, 2021
July 19, 2021(1 event)

10:00 am: Latch and Learn: Return to Work while Breastfeeding


July 19, 2021

Return to Work and Breastfeeding is a workshop for parents who are currently breastfeeding and planning a return to work or school in the coming months. Families will have the opportunity to learn about working with your body to continue your breastfeeding journey with and around your work schedule as well as tips and strategies for those families who are wanting to wean their baby.  This workshop will be offered Virtually over Zoom. Advance registration for each session is required here.

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July 20, 2021(2 events)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent


July 20, 2021

Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have.


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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7:00 pm: The Ergonomics of Breastfeeding


July 20, 2021

Nursing and wishing you could get rid of the aches and pains that sometimes come along with positioning your baby?
Pregnant and searching for tips to make latching easier from the start?
Be sure to reserve your spot for the next event in our FREE virtual Expert Series session when physiotherapist Heather Tsarfati will be showing you how to hack your latch and position using ergonomics. She'll be sharing the latest in up to date, evidence based information, answering your questions during our live Q & A session.

**Partners and/or support people are welcome** 

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July 21, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class


July 21, 2021

Pregnant Person looking at Phone

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 online 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 counselors 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 goals!

**Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page

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July 22, 2021(2 events)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy


July 22, 2021

Parent Breastfeeding Newborn

Latching Isn't Easy...Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding takes practice! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but have other breastfeeding questions? Please join us!


Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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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1:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding Beyond a Year... Why?


July 22, 2021

Parent Breastfeeding Toddler

Breastfeeding Beyond a Year …  Why?
“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!

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July 23, 2021
July 24, 2021

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