Programs
Events in June 2025
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May 26, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge – 
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
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June 2, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge –
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
June 3, 2025(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: 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 9, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge –
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
June 10, 2025(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. |
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June 16, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge –
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
June 17, 2025(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. |
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June 23, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge –
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
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June 30, 2025(1 event) 10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge –
The Walk, Talk and Stroll that we all love is Back in Action. Meet other Nursing Families, Walk, Talk or Sit and Hang with us. If you would like to attend, and are experiencing any barriers to doing so, please contact bfbuddies@Healthcaringkw.org We can help with transportation, We can have a Buddy ready to meet you or be on text to support you if find these things hard to do ( you know you want to ). Breastfeeding Check ins are available but not a requisite for joining our events. Come one, Come all. See you there. |
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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.”
