Programs

Events in April 2025

Programs

Events in April 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.

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

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.”

1 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 April 1, 2025 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 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 April 8, 2025 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

15 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 April 15, 2025 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

26 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 April 26, 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 Connect To Breastfeeding Buddies For Support When Baby Arrives. More information Read more