Thank you for your interest in the Global Big Latch On. This page contains an overview of the information you may need, further details are available in the Press and Media packet.
The Global Big Latch On takes place at a registered locations around the world, where people gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support to each other. Their friends, family and community join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. Volunteers from within the community host each location, hosting a Global Big Latch On creates a lasting support network for the community.
The Global Big Latch On takes place annually over three days during World Breastfeeding Week (1st – 7th August). This years dates are 3rd, 4th and 5th August, virtual participation is also available. Our other World Breastfeeding Week Celebrations include Express Yourself and Working Wednesday. As a worldwide peer support and community development event, it aims to strengthen national and global support for breastfeeding and to improve the health of children and people around the world.
Increase support for people who breastfeed - breastfeeding/chestfeeding people are supported by their partners, family and their communities.
The Global Big Latch On is a highly successful, targeted community development initiative that raises awareness of breastfeeding, encourages the formation of support networks between breastfeeding people, and aims to normalize breastfeeding as a part of daily life.
Joanne Edwards (Small Beginnings Group, LLC) introduced the Big Latch On to Portland, Oregon in 2010. From here it became a global event.