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

Programs

Events in April 2026

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March 30, 2026(1 event)

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


March 30, 2026

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 ( 173 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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March 31, 2026
April 1, 2026(1 event)

5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team


April 1, 2026

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 ask all of your questions.

This workshop will be held at New Vision Family Health Team - 421 Greenbrook Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4K1  from 5:45 until 7:45 pm on the date you select.

 

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April 7, 2026(1 event)

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


April 7, 2026

 

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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April 18, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Waterloo ( 160 Roger St., Waterloo)


April 18, 2026

 

 

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.

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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.”