times square big latch on – Breastfeeding World http://breastfeedingworld.org Spreading the Breastfeeding Love, One Latch at a Time Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:52:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 https://i1.wp.com/breastfeedingworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-BFWorld_logo-16x16.png?fit=32%2C32 times square big latch on – Breastfeeding World http://breastfeedingworld.org 32 32 96133341 Our Story & Mission – Breastfeeding World http://breastfeedingworld.org/portfolio/breastfeeding-world-story-mission/ http://breastfeedingworld.org/portfolio/breastfeeding-world-story-mission/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2019 01:42:34 +0000 http://breastfeedingworld.org/?post_type=portfolio&p=9232 adminA photography project founded in late 2014 by Alexia Garcia, photographer a Alegares Photography. Breastfeeding World aims to promote breastfeeding and encourage new moms to nurse their babies through the art of photography and story telling.

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Breastfeeding World – A commitment to perseverance and advocacy

Back in late 2013, after having been harassed for nursing in public (with a cover). Alexia Garcia, a NYC based family photographer, decided it was time to use her skills for the better. Helping mothers in her community and around the world quickly became her focus.

Alexia’s main goal was to encourage mothers to embrace all forms of breastfeeding while understanding their rights. Together, with her support system (brother, Christian & mother, Bella Garcia) she conceived and founded Breastfeeding World.

What started as a beautiful photo project, rapidly became a powerful global movement. Families around the world were able to access with firsthand information about all-things motherhood related.

 

Sharing the breastfeeding love

Through our years of hard work, Breastfeeding World has aimed to showcase the beauty and essence of breastfeeding. Our powerful images allowed for this project to evolve into a strong growing community. Women are able to find guidance, support & encouragement to nurse confidently.

Since its conception, Breastfeeding World has strived to be artistic and creative. We provide our audience with curated images that showcase the reality and beauty of motherhood.

Our spirit of compassion and motivation towards motherhood, allows us to effectively connect with women around the world who seek support to become more confident their individual journeys.

Breastfeeding World began as an activism project using the art of photography. 

Our Mission

To provide families with the resources and information needed to achieve their long-term breastfeeding goals while challenging the status quo one image at a time.

Our Core Values
  • Foster a culture of respect and belonging where everyone is welcomed & valued.
  • Change lives through public engagement and advocacy. 
  • Build trust with our members and partners.
  • Partnership & collaboration are our key to success.
  • Cultivate creativity, strive for innovation and fresh ideas. 
You can join us!

There are many ways you can join our global movement and be a part of something big. 

Breastfeeding World Foundation, Inc. 

  • Become a volunteer contributor and BFW writer. 
  • Let your creativity flow and become a BFW photographer. 
  • If you’re a parent in search of Q&A then join our online private group. 
Become a BFW Volunteer
Breastfeeding World Foundation, Inc.

Through our non-profit, Breastfeeding World Foundation, Inc. we create and develop memorable events for the entire family. We partner with medical experts who meet with families during our gatherings.

Volunteer professionals join our cause to help us provide the support every family needs in their parenthood journey.

Learn about our outreach programs
Making history - empowering communities

In 2015, one of Breastfeeding World’s photo participants and volunteer, Lisa Maloney; had the idea of organizing an epic gathering.

With little less than a month, Alexia Garcia started putting together all the details that would lead to the very first NYC Big Latch On in the heart of Times Square.

We expected an average of 30 moms to participate. On August 1stof 2015, 69 breastfeeding mothers gathered in Manhattan-New York City to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.

As a result, our very first breastfeeding celebration was a real success. Gathering a total of 104 participants, Breastfeeding World became the leader in iconic breastfeeding events in the East Coast.

To sum up, our events are full of expertise information, family activities, amazing photography and a sense of belonging like no other. 

Want to participate? Learn more about our previous Big Latch Ons and find out how you can become a sponsor.

Read about our Breastfeeding Celebrations
Learn about the BFW services we offer

Breastfeeding World aims to deliver fun, artistic, therefore creative ways to help YOU help others. 

Companies we’ve worked with have felt inclined to become partners, they identify with who we are and what we stand for. As a result, these companies have supported our cause and taken pride in sharing the breastfeeding & motherhood love.

Learn more about ways you can work with us to position your brand. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Get to know us more!

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Last year over 200 mothers gathers on the red steps of Times Square in New York City and nursed their babies, together being a part of New York City’s, Second Annual Times Square Big Latch On

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This year, Breastfeeding World is bringing the Big Latch On to New Yorkers again! With the help of our volunteers, sponsors, and donors, we are “Spreading The Breastfeeding Love” in New York by hosting this year’s third annual Times Square Big Latch On and Community Event!

On August 5th, 2017, at exactly 10am, mothers and babies (and/or their pumps) will gather on the red steps in Times Square, New York City. In that moment, we will unite as one with thousands of mothers across the World to Normalize Breastfeeding.

What is the Global Big Latch On?

Global Big Latch On events take place at registered locations around the world, where women 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 event creates a lasting support network for your community

Find out more on their website

Last Year’s Latch On’s

Last year was Breastfeeding World’s first year organizing Tri-State Level Events. We hosted Latch On’s in Hamilton County, Martha’s Vineyard, and of course here, in Times Square, NYC. United as one, we celebrated Breastfeeding within our unique, amazing communities.

Check out our promotional video from last year, created by our founder Alexia Garcia of Allegares Photography:

What Can You Expect From This Year’s Times Square, New York City Big Latch On?

Upon arrival, check in for nursing mamas will begin at 9 am. Please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the streets of Manhattan, transportation or parking. Registration will be found at the red steps, simply look for the teal Breastfeeding World shirts! After registration, we will gather on the steps and prepare for the big moment, the Latch On, which will begin at 10am sharp. After the final count has been made and photographs of our Big Latch have been taken, as a group, we will walk over to Bryant Park (On 6th Ave, between 40th and 42nd St) for the Community Event!

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Don’t Leave After The Latch On! The Fun Is Only Just Getting Started. Join Us At Bryant Park For The Breastfeeding World NYC Community Event!

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I know, I know, free stuff has nothing to do with breastfeeding. But, what kind of awesome event doesn’t have free stuff right!? Our supportive sponsors have each donated a raffle item for our participants and their families. Every mother who is pre-registered will get a free raffle ticket, along with a swag bag, filled with amazing goodies from our sponsors! Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each.

 

How To Participate In This Year’s

Times Square, NYC’s Big Latch On

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Latch On Participant

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 join us the day of and check in!

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Sponsor

Would you like to support our local Breastfeeding community while marketing your brand to our participants? Email me at ssykula@breastfeedingworld.org for more details, and Register Here

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Volunteer

Everyone at Breastfeeding World volunteers our time and love because of our passion for the breastfeeding community. Are you interested in helping to make this event possible? Please email Samantha Sykula at ssykula@breastfeedingworld.org

About Our Photographer

We are very lucky to have our founder, Alexia Garcia and Alegares Photography, photograph our event

breastfeeding world big latch on, women breastfeeding in times square, times square, breastfeeding in times square, moms take over times square, breastfeeding world, big latch on nyc, nyc big latch on,bryant parkAlexia Garcia is a wonderful mother to her little girl Francesca. She currently lives on Martha’s Vineyard, and spends a lot of time in New York, where she lived during the first Big Latch On event. Alegares Photography specializes in family, children and newborn portraiture. Alexia has an incredible eye and has been practicing her craft for over four years. She began Breastfeeding World after she had her daughter and struggled through the beginning of her Breastfeeding journey. Alexia credits her mother and sister who motivated her to push through the hard times and continue Breastfeeding. The project was born from the understanding that not every mother has the support and community that she should. Find out more, or book a session by emailing her at info@alegares.com

About Our Diamond Sponsors

Breastfeeding World is a volunteer run, self-funded and non-profit organization. We rely on donations like those from our generous sponsors to make these events possible. Supporting our sponsor’s 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 SUPPORTIVE (goodness knows that’s hard to find, especially for moms with ginormous boobs!) nursing bras, tanks, pajamas, and even beautiful C-section underwear!

Baltic Essentials

We can’t even contain our excitement about working with Baltic Essentials: On top of their generous Raffle donation, they are donating an amber teething necklace in Every. Single. Swag Bag. Find out more about them here!

MommyCon

Speaking of Swag Bags, MommyCon will be donating swag bags to the Indiana event! What is MommyCon?

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 take a gentle and positive approach to educating parents about the emotional and physical benefits of natural birthing, breastfeeding and babywearing. We advocate value 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-judgment for women journeying through parenthood.

We are so grateful to Mommycon for donating bags to fill with amazing swag!

So Come and Join Us! 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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