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

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

10:00 am: Arabic Prenatal Workshop

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! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am – 11:00 am December 3, 2024 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

10 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 December 10, 2024 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

17 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 17, 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

20 10:00 am: Arabic Prenatal Workshop 10:00 am: Arabic Prenatal Workshop 10:00 am – 12:00 pm December 20, 2024 يسر رفاق الرضاعة الطبيعية تقديم ورشة عمل للسيدات الحوامل للتحضير للرضاعة الطبيعية الورشة مجانية مقدمة أونلاين في هذه الدورة التي تستغرق ساعتين، سنتحدث عن الأيام السبعة الأولى من عمر وليدك، لماذا الرضاعة الطبيعية مهمة ؟،استراتيجيات إرضاع طفلك وموارد الأبوة والأمومة في منطقة واترلو :للتسجيل الرجاء مراسلتنا على البريد الالكتروني bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org Read more