Global Big Latch On happens Saturday

Another mum, Steph Shepherd from Stokes Valley, took part for the first time to show support for other mothers.

The Big Latch On is a non-profit organization which now keeps posting updates on Twitter, reporting that the number of participants in the event had reached 13.994 at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The event derived in New Zealand ten years ago and has subsequently taken off globally with around 30 countries now latching on.

Just over 100 community groups are taking part in the Big Latch On event this year.

It was part of an worldwide effort to raise the awareness of the benefits of nursing a child.

She explained that the Cape hospital is working toward becoming more “baby friendly”. The heath department held it the first year. I work with babies in the NICU, and we have found that feeding preemies breastmilk prevents infections.

Emma Richardson, 33, of Wallsend, North Tyneside, brought along her seven-month-old daughter Lorelei. At this event, you will meet new friends, find support within our community, and connect with other mothers from our area.

Advocates in Idaho are working to see a change in state law, so that breastfeeding moms feel more protected.

Nelson anticipates weening her daughter off of breastfeeding at about 18 months.

Nelson, however, praised the benefits of the method.

“Breastfeeding is not always easy”, said Humphrey. Amanda Tyson has two children.

An online support group of over 55,000 mothers showcased Saturday “Breastfeeding Pinays” – an advocacy on the need to return back to the Filipino way of nurturing babies through breastfeeding.

In addition to the event, UMMC’s Baby Cafe is celebrating its one year anniversary.

“We’re like a family”, she said.

“There are not many public forums in the world where we can stand up and say I am proud to breastfeed and I am not apologising for it anymore”, Ms Hissey said.

For her, it is the reason she decided to come out to the Marshfield Latch-On event Friday.

Lactation consultants and the La Leche League can help those mothers with coaching and advice, they said, with the league even offering at-home consultations. “There’s lots of help for them in the community”.

Breastfeeding classes are also hosted by the birth center every six weeks.