Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:
Atrium Health Floyd will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by honoring the challenging work of breastfeeding and pumping moms.
The Big Latch On is a free breastfeeding awareness event scheduled for Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Birth Center waiting area on the third floor of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center.
The event will include door prizes and light refreshments. Breastfeeding moms and those who are pumping are invited to come and use the provided space. Information about breastfeeding will also be available. Children, partners and members of the Moms Circle support group are welcome.
“The breastfeeding journey, while a profoundly special bonding experience between mother and child, is often accompanied by its unique set of challenges,” said Kellie Pearson, director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Atrium Health Floyd.
“World Breastfeeding Week has a clear mission: to foster community support for breastfeeding mothers and integrate breastfeeding seamlessly into daily life,” Pearson added. “The Big Latch On highlights the importance of breastfeeding and demonstrates powerful solidarity and mutual encouragement among the global breastfeeding community.”
The event will include raffle prizes, refreshments and giveaways.
Those who plan to attend are encouraged to register here.
Click hereto learnabout the breastfeeding services and support available at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center.
