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Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

Programs

Events in January 2026

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December 29, 2025
December 30, 2025
December 31, 2025(1 event)

12:00 pm: BFB Holiday Office Closure


December 31, 2025

Breastfeeding Buddies is closed for the holidays.

January 1, 2026(1 event)

9:00 am: BFB Holiday Office Closure


January 1, 2026

Breastfeeding Buddies is closed for the holidays.

January 2, 2026
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January 6, 2026(2 events)

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


January 6, 2026

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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2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens


January 6, 2026

Weaning is a big and very important decision for families. Join this guided conversation when your baby is around a year old to talk about the How's and Why's of weaning. Maybe you are completely ready, maybe you are not sure, maybe someone else thinks it is time for you to wean. Talk it out and learn about other how families have experienced weaning.
Please note that this session is not aimed at babies who are six months of age or younger. The World Health Organization Recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and two years of age and beyond with the addition of complementary foods.

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January 7, 2026
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January 13, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply


January 13, 2026

It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions!


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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January 14, 2026
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January 17, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Waterloo ( 160 Roger St., Waterloo)


January 17, 2026

 

 

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.

 

See a live nursing demonstration and Connect To Breastfeeding Buddies For Support When Baby Arrives.

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January 18, 2026
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January 20, 2026(1 event)

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


January 20, 2026

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.

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February 1, 2026

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.”