Programs

Events in December 2025

Programs

Events in December 2025

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.

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

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom

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

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 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 2, 2025 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

10 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm December 10, 2025 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

13 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 13, 2025 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