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Global Big Latch On

 August 04, 2017 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM **IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE GLOBAL BIG LATCH-ON EVENT TO CELEBRATE BREASTFEEDING TOMORROW, AUG. 4***

**IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE GLOBAL BIG LATCH-ON EVENT TO CELEBRATE BREASTFEEDING TOMORROW, AUG. 4***

Due to unforeseen circumstances--and for the comfort of breastfeeding moms and their babies-- the location for the Friday, Aug. 4 Global Big Latch-On event has changed.

The new location is at PTEC, 3548 11th Ave S., St. Petersburg. The hours remain the same: 9:30 to 11:30 AM. The event is free.

Although the RSVP site lists the former location, go to www.tinyurl.com/BigLatchOn2017 to preregister.

The event celebrates breastfeeding and its benefits. Moms participating will be part of a 10:30 AM head count of women nourishing babies at the same time around the world.

The St. Petersburg event will have breakfast, door prizes, giveaways, activities for children and a clothing/book swap for families taking part in the event.

The former location, Empath Health, had facility issues that would have made the building uncomfortable for participants.

For information about DOH-Pinellas, go to www.PinellasHealth.gov or follow us on Twitter @HealthyPinellas.


World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, is a global movement to promote and support breastfeeding for anyone and everyone interested in the growth and development of our youngest generation. To mark the celebration, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas), in collaboration with The Tampa Bay Breastfeeding Task Force, among many others, will host a Global Big Latch On event on Friday, Aug. 4.

Moms who breastfeed are invited to take part in the Global Big Latch On with their babies at Empath Health, 3050 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg(PTEC, 3548 11th Ave S., St. Petersburg). The doors will open at 9:30 AM and the event will begin at 10:30 AM. Moms are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes early to get settled. Friends, family and community members can also join the celebration with breakfast, door prizes, crafts and games for kids, a clothing and book swap, giveaways and more.

Mothers, fathers, professionals and community champions from all over Pinellas County are encouraged to join the celebration and show their support for breastfeeding families around the world. To register for the 2017 Global Big Latch On event, please visit tinyurl.com/BigLatchOn2017. After the event, The Tampa Bay Breastfeeding Task Force – Pinellas Chapter will hold their quarterly meeting, beginning at 11:00 AM; all are welcome to attend.

For information about the DOH-Pinellas event on Aug. 4, contact Samantha Staley at Samantha.Staley@flhealth.gov. For information about the global event, go to www.biglatchon.org.

For information about DOH-Pinellas, go to www.PinellasHealth.gov or follow us on Twitter @HealthyPinellas.

  • Schedule

Event Starts: 9:30 AM

Event Ends: 11:00 AM