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Programs

Events in February 2025

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January 27, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge


January 27, 2025

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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January 28, 2025
January 29, 2025
January 30, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo


January 30, 2025

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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January 31, 2025
February 1, 2025
February 2, 2025
February 3, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge


February 3, 2025

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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February 4, 2025(3 events)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy


February 4, 2025

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.
To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here.

 

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10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy


February 4, 2025

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.
To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here.

 

More information

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


February 4, 2025

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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February 5, 2025
February 6, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo


February 6, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 7, 2025
February 8, 2025
February 9, 2025
February 10, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge


February 10, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 11, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply


February 11, 2025

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.
To ensure the privacy of participants, advance registration for each session is required here.

More information

February 12, 2025
February 13, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo


February 13, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 14, 2025
February 15, 2025
February 16, 2025
February 17, 2025
February 18, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting


February 18, 2025

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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February 19, 2025
February 20, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo


February 20, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 21, 2025
February 22, 2025
February 23, 2025
February 24, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk And Talk Winter - 105-73 Water St, Cambridge


February 24, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 25, 2025
February 26, 2025
February 27, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk and Talk Winter - 161 Roger St., Waterloo


February 27, 2025

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!

 

More information

February 28, 2025
March 1, 2025
March 2, 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.”