Breastfeeding Buddies Waterloo Region

11/07/2025

On the Go? You can latch'em anytime, anywhere! Your right to nurse your child in public areas (like in schools, stores or on public transit) is protected by law. It is against the law to tell a nursing parent to stop, move somewhere more “discrete”, or to "cover up.”

👶🏽Remember, babies have small stomachs and need to eat frequently - so it's no wonder they get hungry on the go. Following your baby's lead helps maintain your milk supply AND keep your baby calm and relaxed. Nervous about nursing on the go? Knowing your rights can help you feel confident latching your baby !

👉Remember, nursing is a skill you learn together - you teach them and they teach you. Have questions about your milk supply or latch? Wish you had a few tips to help you feel more confident nursing while you're out and about? No need to travel across the land searching far and wide - we're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to connect with our FREE virtual & in-person support options, or to learn more about our free prenatal lactation workshop "Me Breastfeed". It will give you the tools, tips & information you need before your baby arrives. To learn more or for upcoming dates please visit the link in our bio.📲🥰

11/06/2025

Wondering how to tell if your baby is getting enough?🤔🤷 Do you have questions about your milk supply? Then be sure to join us for our FREE Latch & Learn workshop where you'll learn how to build and protect your milk supply, and find out what normal feeding patterns really look like! Have other breastfeeding or chestfeeding questions? Bring them along! Visit the link in the bio to learn more!

11/05/2025

What's the secret to a really great latch?🤔 The answer may surprise you! Notice how the baby on the left has their body tilted up/away as they try to nurse - their shoulder and hips are rotated away from the breast/chest and their belly button is aimed upwards towards the sky. While it may not seem like it at first, this position can actually make it much harder for them to get a deep comfortable latch that ensures they get all the milk they need.

👉Why? To find out, try turning your head to look over your shoulder as you take a drink of your favourite beverage. Next take a drink as you normally would with your head facing forward. Notice how much easier it is to swallow when your head is facing forward rather than to the side? The same is true for your baby! Now, look at the baby on the right - notice how they are tummy to tummy and facing the breast/chest with their ear, shoulder and hip in a line?

🪛This tiny adjustment can make a world of difference when it comes to helping your baby get more milk, more easily. Not only is your baby able to nurse more effectively, it also makes for a deeper, more comfortable latch too - both of which are key when it comes to building and maintaining your milk supply.

📌Wish you had a few more tips to make latching easier and more comfortable? Have questions about your milk supply or latch? We're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our Virtual Latch & Learn Workshops or to connect with In Person Support. 📲🥰

🫄Pregnant & Planning ahead? Be sure to register for our FREE Prenatal Lactation Workshop "Me Breastfeed". It will give you the tools, tips and information you need BEFORE your baby arrives. To learn more or to register, visit the link in our bio.

11/04/2025

Baby suddenly refusing to nurse?😯😓 While it can feel sad, frustrating and even scary when your baby refuses to latch, it’s important to remember that sudden refusals are almost always temporary! It's extremely uncommon for children to self wean before the age of one. It’s also very uncommon for older children to self wean suddenly without slowly reducing the frequency of their nursing sessions over time.

So, if you’re dealing with a sudden refusal to latch it's likely you're dealing with a nursing strike rather than a baby who's ready to wean. Follow the tips below to keep your baby fed and your milk flowing, then connect with your healthcare provider or skilled lactation professional to rule out illness, determine the cause of the nursing strike and make a plan to help you and your baby reach your breastfeeding or chestfeeding goals.🤱🏾

Need support? We’re here to help! Visit the link in our bio for a list of local lactation professionals, or to find information about our weekly drop in or virtual programs - as some babies may be more inclined to nurse when they see other babies and toddlers nursing too. See you there!👋

10/31/2025

Whether you're Nursing a little squash or two, or you're exclusively Pump'kin for your little one - we're always here with the information, resources and support you need to reach YOUR nursing & pumping goals! 🎃🎃

Pregnant and wondering what you can do BEFORE your baby arrives to make nursing easier? Be sure to register for our FREE Prenatal Lactation Workshop "Me Breastfeed". Baby already here? Have questions about your Milk Supply or Latch? Wishing it was easier to meet other parents and make friends? We're here to help! To learn more about our FREE Virtual Latch & Learn Workshops, Drop-In meet ups where you can connect with other local parents, support and more visit the link in our bio! 📲🥰

10/30/2025

Join us at the Child Health Fair, hosted by the YMCA of Three Rivers Early Years and Child Care Navigators and EarlyON Waterloo Region!

This free event is all about supporting healthy childhood development - with
developmental screenings, parenting resources, and community supports to help families nurture their child’s growth and well-being.

Don’t forget to come visit us - we’d love to see you there!
Register using the link in our bio or by visiting https://bit.ly/ChildHealthFair-Nov2025

YMCA of Three Rivers - Waterloo Region and Early Years Info Waterloo Region

10/30/2025

Learning how to latch and nurse your baby takes practice - have questions about your little one's latch?🤔🙋🏽 Wondering if there's a position that could help you both feel more comfortable? Be sure to join us for our next Latch & Learn workshop! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new, more comfortable positions to nurse your baby in!

Confident in your latch but have other breastfeeding or chestfeeding questions? Bring them along! For more information about this, or any of the other workshops in our FREE virtual Latch & Learn series visit the link in our bio.📲🥰

10/29/2025

You're not just feeding your baby, you're also lowering your risk of breast cancer!🤱🏽🎉 In fact, the longer you breastfeed or chestfeed - the more you lower your risk of breast cancer!

👉It's important to note that the 12 month period does not need to be consecutive to offer protection - meaning if you nursed your first child for 10 months, and have now been nursing your second child for 2 months - you've effectively reduced your risk by 4.3 % simply by nourishing your little ones!👏

While evidence suggests that exclusivity offers more protection, any amount of breast/chestfeeding reduces your risk by as much as 14% when compared to those who have never breastfed.

📣 New Medical Guidance has also just been released to help ensure all Healthcare Providers have access to the most up to date information to help them care for lactating patients during breast cancer screening and treatment. You can find this excellent new resource for medical professionals by visiting TinyURL.com/MDGuideOncolactation

Need support to meet your nursing or pumping goals? We're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to connect with our virtual or in person programs, one on one support and more!🥰

10/28/2025

Want to stop the bite BEFORE it happens? The first step is learning to recognize the signs🚩🚩

A baby who is deeply latched and nursing CANNOT bite you. So, if you notice a change in the latch, or see your little one slipping back towards the end of your ni**le with a mischievous smile - it's time to re-latch!

If you do happen to experience a bite, try to keep your reaction to a minimum. Some babies find big reactions scary - potentially causing a temporary nursing strike, whereas other babies find a big reaction so exciting they try to repeat the behaviour that caused the reaction!😱 Try to stay calm as you unlatch your baby and firmly, but calmly tell them "It's not okay to bite me".

👉Not all babies will bite, but for those that do the phase is typically short lived. Need a few more tips or tricks for dealing with a bitey baby? We're here to help, visit the link in our bio to connect with support.

10/27/2025

Good Morning,

Our drop in at Cambridge Family Early Years is cancelled as the Centre is closed today.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please call the office for support.

519 772 1016 Jen and Rania

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10/24/2025

Looking for a great costume?👀Why not look to your own amazing milk for inspiration! Have a great costume idea based on your milk's superpowers? Drop it below!

👉Have questions about your milk supply or latch? Need a few tips & tricks to make nursing or pumping easier while caring for your baby and yourself? Looking for support for you and your little one's next new stage of life? We're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to connect with our Virtual or In Person Support options, or to learn more about our FREE prenatal lactation workshop "Me Breastfeed". It will give you the tools, tips and information you need BEFORE your baby arrives. For more information or to register visit the link in our bio.📲🥰

10/23/2025

We’re excited to be part of this fun Child Health Fair - and we can’t wait to see you there! Access developmental screenings, parenting support, and community resources designed to help families thrive.

Be sure to drop by our booth and say hi! Registration is encouraged - check out the link in our bio or visit https://bit.ly/ChildHealthFair-Nov2025

Hosted by YMCA of Three Rivers - Waterloo Region and Early Years Info Waterloo Region