Support for breastfeeding is seen globally
Locally 34 breastfeeding women, 36 breastfeeding infants/children and a total of 120 were in attendance at the event held at Tuscora Park.
On Aug. 2, 3 and 4, more than 58,000 people around the world took part in the 10th Global Big Latch On, demonstrating their support for breastfeeding. In total, 19,414 breastfeeding parents attended events held in their community and virtually through social media. At the specified time, over 18,500 children latched and were breastfed.
Locally 34 breastfeeding women, 36 breastfeeding infants/children and a total of 120 were in attendance at the event held at Tuscora Park. It was the seventh year for the event locally.
With 814 events taking place in 28 countries, this synchronized breastfeeding event as part of World Breastfeeding Week supports and celebrates breastfeeding families in the community they live in. Celebrations also saw 31 people take part in Working Wednesday and 25 people take part in Express Yourself, an event for those who exclusively express milk and those who donate milk.
“This year was our milestone 10th anniversary year, and as in every year prior, this event continues to inspire me as it supports more families each year and nurtures lasting cultural change," Global Big Latch On organizer Joanne Edwards said. "All the hosts who arranged an event in their community have my complete gratitude, and I am so happy to have their support. The Global Big Latch On would not work without them. This event is about normalizing breastfeeding journeys, however they look, and that's often not the same for everyone. Just a quick look on our social media feeds over this World Breastfeeding Week 2019 shows this. Thank you so much to everyone who took part and especially our sponsors: Biokleen, A Cute Baby and Rumina.”
For more information about the Global Big Latch On, visit www.biglatchon.org.