The Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of pumps and pump kits to support the initiation of breastfeeding for families in need, who are residing within the Region of Waterloo. These pumps are intended for families that have a short-term need for a medical grade pump to protect their milk supply and provide human milk to their child.
Breastfeeding Buddies provides pump access to families based on a number of factors that may include but are not limited to: Gestational Age, Baby is Admitted to a NICU or Special Care Nursery, Short Term Parental/Child Separation, Financial Barriers to Purchasing or Renting a Pump, Families that do not have 3rd party Health Insurance, Families that are not recipients of Social Services and Families From Priority Populations Who Would Not Otherwise Be Able To Provide Human Milk To Their Child and Intend on Breastfeeding at The Chest When it is Possible to do so.
The initial access period is 15 days.
Pumps Must Be Returned to 44 Francis St. S within 15 days or the following Monday.
The Pump Recipient will be asked to sign a morally binding contract agreeing to the timely return of the pump.
The Pump Recipient will agree to receive 1 support phone call within 15 days from a Breastfeeding Buddies team member to facilitate baby latching directly to breast.
Breastfeeding Buddies reserves the right to assign and recall pumps at our sole discretion and based on need as determined by The Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region.
Direct support for lactating families is always available in an unlimited way, regardless of pumping and or latching status. You can access this support by filling out the Buddy Match Request Form at the following link:
https://breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/peer-support/
The Pump Access Program is not appropriate for families that exclusively pump or intend to exclusively pump. The Pump Access Program is not appropriate for one off pumping needs or to introduce a bottle for occasional use. The Pump Access Program and pumps are not appropriate for convenience-based pumping. The above needs can often be supported by calling the Breastfeeding Buddy team at 519 772 1016
