Last year, over 200 mothers and babies gathered on the steps of the Hamilton County Judicial Building and fed their babies, thus participating in Central Indiana’s Big Latch On
This year, for 2017, Breastfeeding World is doing it again with Central Indiana’s Big Latch On! With the help of our volunteers, sponsors, and donors, we are “Spreading the Breastfeeding Love” in Central Indiana by hosting our Second Annual Big Latch On and Community event!
On August 5, 2017, at exactly 10:30am, mothers and babies (and/or their pumps) will gather on the steps of the West Lawn of the Judicial Building in Noblesville Indiana. Together, you will unite with mothers across the World in nursing our babies for one whole minute.
What is the Global Big Latch On?
The Latch
What to expect at a Global Big Latch On location?
Find out more on their website!
Breastfeeding World’s Big Latch On Community Events
Last year was Breastfeeding World’s first year organizing Tri-state Level Events. We hosted Latch On’s at Times Square in NYC, Martha’s Vineyard, and of course here, in Hamilton County. Together, we celebrated breastfeeding within our unique communities.
Check out our promotional video from last year, made by our founder, Alexia Garcia of Alegares Photography:
What can you expect from this years Central Indiana’s Big Latch On?
First, upon arrival, check in for Nursing Mama’s begins at 9:15, with the Latch itself beginning at exactly 10:00am. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to find parking! The county told us we are welcome to use the employee lot south of SR 32. There will also be an art fair going on downtown on the Square, not to mention the Farmer’s Market a few blocks away, so don’t get those confused with the Latch and picnic! Central Indiana’s Big Latch On & Family Picnic will take place on the West Lawn of the Judicial Center- this is behind the official courthouse building.
But don’t leave after the Latch On, because the fun is only just getting started at Central Indiana’s Big Latch On & Family Picnic
As every mother who has ever put a babe to the breast knows, Breastfeeding isn’t always just about the latch. The same goes with our event- it’s not only about the latch here either! It’s about self-care. Finding Support. Discovering our village. And the Free Stuff.
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OK, so the free stuff has nothing to do with breastfeeding, but it does have to do with our event! Our supportive sponsors generously donated incredible Raffle items or our participants and their families. Every pre-registered pregnant or nursing mother will receive a free ticket along with a swag bag, filled with amazing goodies (Like sunscreen samples from Goddess Gardens, Tubby Todd Baby Wash, an organic bamboo nursing pad package from Kindred Bravely, Mary Kay Samples, and an Amber Teething Necklace from Baltic Essentials)from our sponsors.
Along with your free raffle ticket, you may earn them by participating in games on our event page, speaking with our advocates, or you may purchase extra tickets at $1 each. Proceeds from our raffle baskets will divide between next year’s Big Latch On, and towards supporting moms in our community with the Indy Chapter of Breastfeeding USA.
How to Participate in Central Indiana’s Big Latch On
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Are you a Breastfeeding or Pumping Parent with a nursling? Let us know to expect you, get a free raffle ticket and swag bag by Pre-Registering Here! Then all you have to do is show up the day of and check in! [/col1]
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Want to help support our local breastfeeding community while marketing your brand to our participants? Email me at LSLewis@breastfeedingworld.org for more details, and Register Here [/col2]
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Everyone at Breastfeeding World volunteers our time and love because of our passion for the breastfeeding community. Interested in helping make this event possible? Please email Lauren Lewis at LSLewis@breastfeedingworld.org [/col3]
About our Photographer
It’s our pleasure to partner with our Central Indiana Breastfeeding World Photographer, Jenni Effinger at Quite Dandy Photography. Jenni is a passionate local mama, who has dedicated herself to the moms in central Indiana not only by donating her time to covering our Latch On, but also through our combined Breastfeeding Mini Sessions.
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Jennifer Effinger is the proud mother of Kellan (2 years old). She Currently lives in Greenfield, Indiana. Her Photography Company, Quite Dandy, focuses on Lifestyle, Natural Light photography. She loves capturing genuine interactions, and specializes in children, families, breastfeeding, and births. Jennifer joined our Breastfeeding World Team as a Photographer because she loves capturing the precious moments of childhood. After all, what is more precious than the bond between mother and child? Find out more, or book a session, by emailing her at quitedandyphotography@gmail.com.
About our Sponsors
Breastfeeding World is a Volunteer run, self-funded and non-profit organization. We rely on donations like those from our sponsors to make these event’s possible. Supporting their businesses is a great way to let them know you think we are a great cause!
Kindred Bravely
Kindred Bravely is an amazing, mother-centered business. Just like motherhood, Kindred Bravely is built on love. And that love has literally been poured into each item of clothing in their line. They sell amazing and SUPPORTIVE (goodness knows that’s hard to find, especially for moms with ginormous boobs!) nursing bra’s, tanks, pajamas, and even beautiful C-Section underwear! Make sure you hunt down Sophie, who will be representing Kindred Bravely at our Central Indiana location. She will be doing free bra fittings and maybe even handing out some awesome free stuff from KB!
Baltic Essentials
We can’t even contain our excitement about working with Baltic Essentials; On top of their generous Raffle donations, they are donating an amber teething necklace in Every. Single. Swag bag. Find out more about them here!
Mommy Con
Speaking of Swag Bags…. Mommy Con is donating ALL of the bags needed for EACH event! What is Mommy Con?
MommyCon is a nationwide convention series dedicated to creating and nurturing a community of parents and parents-to-be in celebration of natural parenting.
MommyCon takes a gentle and positive approach to educating parents about the emotional and physical benefits of natural birthing, breastfeeding and babywearing. We advocate values of holistic health, eco-friendly diapering, child safety standards and procedures, and female self-care and wellness. Our mission is to create a community of support, acceptance and non-judgement for women journeying through parenthood.
We are so grateful to MommyCon for donating bags to fill with amazing swag for all the moms in our Central Indiana Breastfeeding World!
Advanced Breastfeeding Care with Lisa Lahey, RN, IBCLC
Vendors!
Part of the community part of our event is our amazing vendors. From LulaRoe and Young Living, to Homemade, local stores, to our local breastfeeding advocates and health care professionals, our vendors are the people in our community who are support breastfeeding families in any way possible.
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Among our Vendors, you may expect:
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[col1]Young Living Essential Oils by Cathy Muir[/col1]
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[col3]LulaRoe Dream Big Boutique[/col3]
[col1]The Milk Bank[/col1]
[col2]April Brake, Serene Midwifery[/col2]
[col3]Vanessa Emery, Car Seat Safety Tech[/col3]
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[col2]Purely Maternal, Aimbriel Lasley[col2]
[col3]Mary Kay, Kristie Kennedy[/col3]
[col1]Neurium Skin Care[/col1]
[col2]Paparazzi, Tammy Yowell[/col2]
[col3]Tupperware, Lynn Howley[/col3]
[col1]Agnes & Dora, Amanda Burris[/col1]
[col2]Peaceful Source Midwifery Laura Gibb, RN, CNM[/col2]
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So Come and Join us! Peruse our Vendors, throw down your picnic blanket, whip out a breast, feed your baby, and find support. You don’t want to miss out on the family event of the year!
Be sure to join us in our social media accounts and be up to date with the progress of our project!
And… Don’t forget to share your brelfies using our hashtag
#BreastfeedingWorld
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Lauren Lewis is no stranger to childcare development, having spent over 10 years as a nanny or family childcare provider. She’s the wife of a travel geek, mother of two vivacious children, and has an amazing talent for trailing lost things behind her a la Hansel and Gretel. Her passion for lifting up women and advocating for children pours out in her work as a Central Indiana Event Coordinator, Writer, and Social Media Relations Director for Breastfeeding World. Her life is full of busy, crazy and LOUD. It is full of love and hope, ups and downs. And coffee, always lots of coffee- but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
