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

Programs

Events in June 2026

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June 1, 2026
June 2, 2026(1 event)

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


June 2, 2026

Beyond the Basics: Return to Work/Breastfeeding Beyond a Year

 

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.

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June 3, 2026
June 4, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


June 4, 2026

Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

 

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

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June 5, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 7, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 9, 2026
June 10, 2026
June 11, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


June 11, 2026

Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

 

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

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June 12, 2026
June 13, 2026
June 14, 2026
June 15, 2026
June 16, 2026
June 17, 2026
June 18, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


June 18, 2026

Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

 

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

More information

June 19, 2026
June 20, 2026
June 21, 2026
June 22, 2026
June 23, 2026
June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


June 25, 2026

Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener

 

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

More information

June 26, 2026
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July 5, 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.”