Programs

Events in July 2026

Programs

Events in July 2026

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

5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team

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

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

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

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom

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.”

7 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 7, 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. More information Read more

8 5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team 5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm July 8, 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 ask all of your questions. This workshop will be held at New Vision Family Health Team - 421 Greenbrook Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4K1 from 5:45 until 7:45 pm on the date you select. More information Read more

11 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Waterloo ( 160 Roger St., Waterloo) 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Waterloo ( 160 Roger St., Waterloo) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 11, 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. More information Read more

14 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 14, 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. More information Read more

21 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 July 21, 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. More information Read more

29 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm July 29, 2026 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