WOODSTOCK – Thousands of nursing women across the United States and their babies will gather in their communities to take part in the Big Latch On, America’s synchronized nursing event.

The local Big Latch On will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock in Conference Rooms A and B. The event is part of The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organizes World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually the first week of August.

The Breastfeeding Resource Center at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock opened two years ago during World Breastfeeding Week to provide local support, and breastfeeding techniques and supplies.