Programs
Week of Oct 6th
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October 6, 2025(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 ( 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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October 7, 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. |
October 8, 2025(1 event) 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom – 
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 |
October 9, 2025
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October 10, 2025(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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October 11, 2025
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October 12, 2025
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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.”