Hundreds of mothers all over the world, including Malta, will participate in a synchronised breastfeeding event tomorrow in an attempt to establish a record of mothers breastfeeding their babies simultaneously for the Guinness World Records.

Locally, the event is being organised by the Malta Breastfeeding Foundation, in collaboration with the Health Promotion Department and Mater Dei Hospital. The attempt aims to encourage breastfeeding everywhere in the world “as a global prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of motherhood”, while promoting breastfeeding as the perfect way for nurturing a baby.

This is the first time that countries all over the world will be participating in the same event, involving multiple sites. .

The attempt will be made with the spirit of cooperation, rather than competition, to advance the breastfeeding movement worldwide. Countries will be grouped according to time zones and each site in every country will record the number of mothers breastfeeding at a point in time tomorrow morning.

The Malta Breastfeeding Foundation is encouraging mothers of all nationalities to participate in the event and go to Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow before 9.15am.

Mothers who have no transport are encouraged to catch the 8am bus to Mater Dei. Pushchairs are allowed but no bottles, teats, or pacifiers will be allowed inside the premises. Nappy changing facilities will be available.

Mothers who are interested are encouraged to register by calling on 2137-1700 or 9928-6862.