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

Programs

Events in June 2025

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May 26, 2025
May 27, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 29, 2025(1 event)

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


May 29, 2025

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 30, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 3, 2025(1 event)

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


June 3, 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.

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June 4, 2025
June 5, 2025(1 event)

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


June 5, 2025

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 6, 2025
June 7, 2025
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June 10, 2025
June 11, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom


June 11, 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

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June 12, 2025(1 event)

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


June 12, 2025

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 13, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 15, 2025
June 16, 2025
June 17, 2025
June 18, 2025
June 19, 2025(2 events)

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


June 19, 2025

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

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


June 19, 2025

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 20, 2025
June 21, 2025
June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 24, 2025
June 25, 2025
June 26, 2025(1 event)

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


June 26, 2025

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 27, 2025
June 28, 2025
June 29, 2025
June 30, 2025
July 1, 2025
July 2, 2025
July 3, 2025(1 event)

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


July 3, 2025

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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July 4, 2025
July 5, 2025
July 6, 2025

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.”