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Week of Oct 23rd

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October 23, 2022
October 24, 2022(1 event)

12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!


October 24, 2022

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

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October 25, 2022(2 events)

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


October 25, 2022

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 Tuesdaysas 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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12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!


October 25, 2022

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

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October 26, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy


October 26, 2022

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 IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) 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

 

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7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class


October 26, 2022

Two women, one appears pregnant, looking at a phone screen. Text reads Free Online Workshop Wednesdays 7pm

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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October 27, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


October 27, 2022

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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2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: When Two becomes Three


October 27, 2022

Mother sits holding newborn baby while partner is in background alone. Text reads When two become Three, free virtual workshop

When Two becomes Three… adding a breastfeeding baby to your relationship!
Having a baby can bring major changes to your relationship and it may seem like everyone’s role is up for renegotiation. Feelings of being left out, carrying all the responsibility for nourishing your baby and having no time for each other are common; you are not alone. Discover strategies to help you and your partner adjust to new parenthood, breastfeeding, and countless baby photos.

Register HERE

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October 28, 2022
October 29, 2022(1 event)

9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON


October 29, 2022

We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned!  These workshops will have limited capacity, and all attendees must complete the Ministry of Education Screening HERE prior to entering the building.

Our in-person workshops will be held at EarlyON | Roger Street, 161 Roger St, Waterloo from 9:30-11:30am.  Please refer to the registration form below for available dates.

**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 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