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Events in May 2025

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May 5, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge


May 5, 2025

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.

May 6, 2025(2 events)

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


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.

 

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


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.

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May 7, 2025
May 8, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


May 8, 2025

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

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May 9, 2025
May 10, 2025(1 event)

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


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.

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May 11, 2025
May 12, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge


May 12, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025(1 event)

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


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

May 14, 2025
May 15, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


May 15, 2025

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

More information

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May 20, 2025(1 event)

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


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.

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May 21, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom


May 21, 2025

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

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May 22, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


May 22, 2025

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

More information

May 23, 2025
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May 26, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk, Talk And Stroll - Riverside Park, Cambridge


May 26, 2025

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.

May 27, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 29, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener


May 29, 2025

Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In.

Registration is not required for this event.

First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you.

 

More information

May 30, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 1, 2025

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