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Events in May 2025

Events in May 2025

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

2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens

9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave )

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

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

We want to help you reach #yourbreastfeedinggoals!

If there are any breastfeeding or chestfeeding topics that you would love to learn about, reach out to us at bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org

Keeping "Abreast"

Support for Nursing Moms goes Virtual

Breastfeeding Buddies in Kitchener Helps Reduce Stigma

Breastfeeding Buddies at CMH

Region of Waterloo Breastfeeding Information

Video: Giant inflatable boobs appear all over London to support breastfeeding in public

Breastfeeding Anytime Anywhere event takes place in Listowel

Life-size cut-outs of breastfeeding moms popping up around northern Ontario city

Milky Mama on Facebook

Nursing mum smashes 268-mile race record

‘I donate breast milk to give something back’

Islamic and Cultural Practices in Breastfeeding

Restaurant Campaign

Breastfeed Anytime, Anywhere event takes place in Listowel

6 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 6, 2025 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 Read more, 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm: Beyond The Basics - Weaning Join Our Guided Conversation About Why, When and How Weaning Happens 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 6, 2025 Weaning is a big and very important decision for families. Join this guided conversation when your baby is around a year old to talk about the How's and Why's of weaning. Maybe you are completely ready, maybe you are not sure, maybe someone else thinks it is time for you to wean. Talk it out and learn about other how families have experienced weaning. Please note that this session is not aimed at babies who are six months of age or younger. The World Health Organization Recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and two years of age and beyond with the addition of complementary foods. More information Read more

10 9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave ) 9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave ) 9:30 am – 11:30 am May 10, 2025 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. More information Read more

13 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 13, 2025 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 Read more

20 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn - Coping With Crying and Nighttime Parenting 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 20, 2025 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. More information Read more