Programs

Events in December 2025

Programs

Events in December 2025

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge

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

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals
Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

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Become a Buddy

Did you know that the Breastfeeding Buddies program of the Waterloo Region recently received a grant from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation to expand peer breastfeeding support?

The campaign will mobilize many levels of partnerships to improve hospital-to-community supports and engage with priority populations to increase breastfeeding rates across Waterloo Region.

Stay tuned for updates on “The Building Supportive Breastfeeding Communities Campaign.”

1 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 1, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP. Join us in a warm and comfy setting at Cambridge Family Early Years Centre ( 173 Water St., Cambridge - Plenty of Free Parking ) Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Hope to see you there! More information Read more

2 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm December 2, 2025 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. More information Read more

4 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 4, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP at The Waterloo Early ON Centre ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo). Join us in a warm and comfy setting. Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Coffee and Tea will be there for you! More information Read more

8 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 8, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP. Join us in a warm and comfy setting at Cambridge Family Early Years Centre ( 173 Water St., Cambridge - Plenty of Free Parking ) Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Hope to see you there! More information Read more

10 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm December 10, 2025 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 More information Read more

11 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 11, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP at The Waterloo Early ON Centre ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo). Join us in a warm and comfy setting. Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Coffee and Tea will be there for you! More information Read more

15 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 15, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP. Join us in a warm and comfy setting at Cambridge Family Early Years Centre ( 173 Water St., Cambridge - Plenty of Free Parking ) Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Hope to see you there! More information Read more

18 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 18, 2025 Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP at The Waterloo Early ON Centre ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo). Join us in a warm and comfy setting. Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Coffee and Tea will be there for you! More information Read more

23 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 23, 2025 Join our virtual Latch and Learn session on Coping With Crying and the Importance of Nighttime Nursing in creating a comfortable, confident and competent nursing dyad. More information Read more