Programs

Events in December 2024

Programs

Events in December 2024

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 - 173 Water St, Cambridge

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

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S

10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. )

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S

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.”

2 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 2, 2024 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

3 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 3, 2024 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

5 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 5, 2024 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. 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. Our Centre also offers a Social Breakfast during this time - Come On Down, grab a free bite to eat and a coffee or tea! More information Read more

9 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 9, 2024 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

12 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 12, 2024 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. 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. Our Centre also offers a Social Breakfast during this time - Come On Down, grab a free bite to eat and a coffee or tea! More information Read more

14 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. ) 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Cambridge (73 Water St. ) 10:00 am – 12:04 pm December 14, 2024 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 ask all of your questions. More information Read more

16 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 173 Water St, Cambridge 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 16, 2024 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

19 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 44 Francis St. S 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 19, 2024 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. 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. Our Centre also offers a Social Breakfast during this time - Come On Down, grab a free bite to eat and a coffee or tea! More information Read more