Programs
Events in May 2026
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April 27, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge – 
Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP. Join us in a warm and comfy setting at Cambridge Family Early Years Centre ( 73 Water St., Cambridge - Plenty of Free Parking ) Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Hope to see you there!
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April 30, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo – 
Breastfeeding Buddies Invites you and your baby to our popular Walk and Talk ( Winter ) Weekly Meet UP at The Waterloo Early ON Centre ( 161 Roger St., Waterloo). Join us in a warm and comfy setting. Meet like minded families, ask breastfeeding questions. This meet up is a great isolation buster for you and baby during the cold, long days of winter. Breastfeeding Check Ins Are Always Available but not a requisite to joining any of our events - all feeding methods and families are welcome. Coffee and Tea will be there for you!
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May 5, 2026(2 events) 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy – 
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.
2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens – 
Weaning is a big and very important decision for families. Join this guided conversation when your baby is around a year old to talk about the How's and Why's of weaning. Maybe you are completely ready, maybe you are not sure, maybe someone else thinks it is time for you to wean. Talk it out and learn about other how families have experienced weaning. |
May 6, 2026
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May 7, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: 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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May 11, 2026
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May 12, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply – 
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. |
May 13, 2026
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May 14, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: 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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May 19, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting – 
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. |
May 20, 2026
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May 21, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: 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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May 28, 2026(1 event) 10:00 am: 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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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.”