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Events in November 2024

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October 27, 2024
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October 31, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk, Talk and Stroll - Victoria Park, Kitchener


October 31, 2024

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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November 5, 2024(2 events)

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


November 5, 2024

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


November 5, 2024

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.

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November 12, 2024(1 event)

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


November 12, 2024

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.

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November 13, 2024
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November 16, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave )


November 16, 2024

We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned!  These workshops will have limited capacity, and all attendees must complete the Ministry of Education Screening HERE prior to entering the building.

This in-person workshop will be held at EarlyON | Oak Creek, 80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener  9:30 am - 11:30 am

**We highly recommend that after you complete registration, you take a moment to sign up for a KEyON account. KEyON is a digital sign in system that provides parents a quick and simple way to sign in at EarlyON Centres. You can register for your FREE KEyON account HERE.

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November 17, 2024
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November 19, 2024(1 event)

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


November 19, 2024

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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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@kdchc.org