Programs

Events in September 2024

Programs

Events in September 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: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

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

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

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply

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.”

3 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 3, 2024 Learning to Latch + Building Supply!: Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions! More information Read more

10 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 September 10, 2024 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

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 September 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

17 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn: Learning to Latch + Building Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am September 17, 2024 Learning to Latch + Building Supply!: Learning to latch comfortably, and building a milk supply takes time, practice, and SUPPORT! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in. We will also help you to feel confident that your baby is getting enough milk. Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply as well as normal feeding patterns. We’re also happy to answer other lactation questions! More information Read more