Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to Host Breastfeeding & Brunch Celebration
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center to Host Breastfeeding & Brunch Celebration During National Breastfeeding Month
Free community event will connect families with breastfeeding resources, education and support
Cartersville, Ga. (July 17, 2026) — Piedmont Cartersville Lactation Services team will host Breastfeeding & Brunch on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom 1 at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center providing a welcoming opportunity for expecting parents, breastfeeding mothers and local families to connect with resources and community support.
The free event is being held during National Breastfeeding Month and in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, 2026, a global initiative coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in partnership with the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This year's observance highlights the importance of creating sustainable support systems for breastfeeding families. A hallmark of the week is The Big Latch On, a worldwide event that brings breastfeeding families together to show solidarity, raise awareness and celebrate the importance of community support.
"Breastfeeding & Brunch is an opportunity for families to gather, learn from experts and community partners, and connect with others who are on similar journeys," said Kelly Costner, Director of Perinatal Services at Piedmont Cartersville. "Whether you're expecting your first child, currently breastfeeding, pumping or simply looking for support and encouragement, we want families to know they are not alone."
The event will feature a light brunch, breastfeeding support and educational resources, opportunities to meet local community partners, door prizes and family-friendly activities. Babies are encouraged to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about breastfeeding support services available in the community and connect with healthcare professionals and organizations dedicated to helping mothers, babies and families thrive. The event is open to those who are expecting a baby, currently breastfeeding or pumping, seeking support and encouragement, interested in connecting with other local families, or wanting to learn more about local breastfeeding resources.
Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for both infants and mothers, and research consistently shows that strong support systems can play an important role in helping families meet their feeding goals. World Breastfeeding Week serves as a reminder that healthcare providers, family members, employers, community organizations and friends all have a role in creating an environment where breastfeeding families can succeed.
The event is hosted by Piedmont Cartersville Lactation Services in collaboration with community partners committed to supporting mothers, babies and families throughout their breastfeeding journey.
Event Details:
Breastfeeding & Brunch
Date: Aug. 8, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Classroom 1
RSVP Requested: Register Online or Call: 470-490-1284 / email: kelly.costner@piedmont.org and leave a voicemail with your name, number of adults attending and number of children attending.
About Piedmont Cartersville Lactation Services
Piedmont Cartersville Lactation Services provides education, guidance and support to families before and after childbirth, helping parents navigate their infant feeding journey with confidence. Through compassionate care and community partnerships, the program supports healthy beginnings for mothers and babies across Northwest Georgia.
For more information about Breastfeeding & Brunch, call 470-490-1284.
About Piedmont
Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,000 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 27 hospitals, 115 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,900 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 657,000 online appointments and over 239,000 virtual visits. With nearly 50,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $844 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2024.
For more information, or to book your next appointment, visit piedmont.org.
