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February 22nd, 2012
Conwy Breastfeeding Friends Peer Supporters have been nominated for the Pride Of Conwy Award and have decided to open their doors to those wanting further information about training to become a Peer Supporter.
Have you ever thought you’d like to help other mothers? Have you breastfed your children for a 6 months or longer? If so then come along to Princes Drive Baptist Church, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8LA on the Wednesday 7th March, from 10am-12pm.
You can ask questions about the training and what’s involved. You can also find out about becoming a Breastfeeding Councillor too. If you would like some Peer Support yourself, then you are welcome too.
There will be some filming for our awards clip but that won’t take up much time. Tea and coffee will be available and some friendly faces and children are always welcome.
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February 22nd, 2012
 This is how Lactivists celebrate pancake day! Pancakes that look like boobs!
Boobs, mums and babies made out of pancakes! Pancakes in a bra! Strawberry aereolas and nipply bits! One mum said her daughter looked at her boob pancakes and said “not your boob though mummy. Thanks for making my boob food!”
Thank you to everyone who sent in pictures for the Lactivist Facebook Wall!
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February 20th, 2012
Karen, the lovely mum behind www.boobiemilk.co.uk (who sponsor Lactivist) is going to be sponsoring the breastfeeding room at the Sussex Baby and Toddler show in Hastings on the 10th March.
She would like to know if you have any ideas for things she can do in the room. She can put posters up, leaflets, anything really. What would make it really good? There will already be water, flowers, some free sample breast pads in the room.
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February 20th, 2012
To print this out on A4 paper just click this link – keep_calm_carry_on_poster to open a PDF.
If you prefer this one, click this link – keep_calm_latch_on_poster
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February 20th, 2012
 Thank you to Ruth for telling us about this on the Lactivist Facebook Page.
NHS Eastern and Coastal Kent have had an extraordinary response to their ‘Keep calm and carry on Breastfeeding’ campaign.
The purpose of the campaign is to drive home the message that it’s now illegal to ask someone to stop breastfeeding in public, and that women who wish to breastfeed should keep calm and carry on.
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mum and baby – including reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Breastfed babies are also less likely to suffer from asthma, eczema, allergies and diabetes in later life, and require less medical treatment and hospitalisation than bottle fed babies.
Want to spread the word?
The ‘Keep calm and carry on breastfeeding’ artwork can be downloaded and used by anyone who wants to create a poster, t-shirt, mug – or any other way to spread the word about breastfeeding.
http://www.easternandcoastalkent.nhs.uk/your-health/baby-matters/keep-calm-and-carry-on-breastfeeding/
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February 16th, 2012
To open up a PDF of a certificate you can print out and give to anyone who has helped you with breastfeeding just click on this link -
loved by lactivists
 if you want one that doesn’t mention the Lactivist Facebook page click this link – loved by lactivists no mention of facebook
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February 16th, 2012
BREAKING NEWS from http://formulafree.com/pages/FacebookDebate.htm
Facebook is a very resourceful place for social and business networking. However as most people have heard through the media lately, Facebook has removed profile pictures of breastfeeding.
While there are many opinions about repeated removals and no attempt by Facebook to accept the breastfeeding photos, I thought WHY?!? Why is it a big deal? Why would Facebook remove nursing photographs (most of which barley show any breast)?
The researched and factual answer is:
A Facebook Shareholder is the owner of an Infant Formula Company!
- Billionaire Li Ka-Shang who is a Facebook Shareholder of 0.75% (an estimated $165 million value) owns Hutchison China MediTech Ltd.
This may not appear to be a substantial amount, however when you review the shareholder list for Facebook it is a substantial influence.
Hutchison China MediTech Ltd announced on May 26, 2011 that it will enter the Chinese infant-formula milk powder market through cooperation with Hain Celestial Group Inc, a leading US natural and organic products company.
“By launching Earth’s Best and Zhi Ling Tong co-branded organic infant formula in China, the companies are targeting the country’s premium market” … China “sees 15 million newborn infants every year, thus the market potential of baby milk powder is huge”.
“In the next five years, the company will strive to gain 2 percent market share, which equals some $123 million.”
- A fast mention that Interpublic Group which is another Facebook Shareholder of less than 0.5% (an estimated $110 million value) is the parent company of Draftfcb, and Lowe + Partners.
Draftfcb client list includes Nestle and Pfizer. Both companies are known for infant formula. Lowe + Partners also list Nestle as a client.
You might ask what this has to do with breastfeeding photos on Facebook. That is a simple answer; however, you tell me why Facebook’s shareholders who invest in an infant formula company would want to stop the promotion of breastfeeding?
There are many debates and disagreements within our society of how to raise a child. But there is no synthetic substitute that can compare to true Organic Milk from a mother.
Society should be changed for the better, to a culture that promotes Formula Free babies and supports breastfeeding. What society seems to forget is that breastfeeding is normal! The more you see something, the more normal it becomes and the less people will relate a bottle to a baby before a breast.
It seems that Facebook while free to its users comes with a price. Social networking is controlled by those who can afford to control it. One thing the formula companies will never be able to market and never understand is the bond that breastfeeding creates. We do not breastfeed to save money (that is just a bonus), we breastfeed because it’s the best thing for our babies, ourselves, and our environment!
Breastfeeding moms make a difference! Keep up the great work and if you want to pass on the research we’ve done, feel free to Share on Facebook, Tweet it or pin it! We can all make a difference and you already have!
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February 15th, 2012
Nest is a natural parenting store, selling everything you need for a natural pregnancy, birth and for children up to 6 years, from nursing bras to cloth nappies to organic childrenswear.
They are also the latest stockists of Lactivist pro breastfeeding t-shirts and bags!
The Nest natural parenting store and website are now officially open. You can find the store at 74b Fore Street Totnes Devon TQ9 5RU or find them online at www.nest-shop.co.uk.
They also have a Facebook page – www.facebook.com/pages/Nest-Natural-Parenting-Store/134897626622628
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February 15th, 2012
 Monkey Mama Nursing Necklaces are having a sale starting at lunchtime on the 15th February to celebrate Isaac’s birthday and their 24 month bfing milestone – 24 products at 24% off for 24 hours.
Here’s the direct link to the sale section:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeymamanecklaces?section_id=11137689
They are only 12 people away from having 500 likers on Facebook too so if you are not a fan please click on the link - https://www.facebook.com/monkeymamanecklaces?ref=ts, they often have bargains on there so it’s worth keeping an eye on!
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February 12th, 2012
The Biological Norm Breastfeeding Awareness Conference
4th May 2012 The Village Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Speakers:
Dr Michel Odent, Michel Odent is best known as the obstetrician who introduced the concepts of birthing pools and home-like birthing rooms. He has published 12 books in 21 languages and recently completed a trilogy of books, The Scientification of Love, The Farmer and the Obstetrician and The Caesarian.
John Carnochan, Director of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, who talks about links between a child’s upbringing and environment and the risk they face of falling into violent behaviour.
Dr Kerstin Uvnas who is a recognized as a world authority on oxytocin.
Dr Charlotte Russell who is an infant sleep expert
Ann Sinnott the author of ‘Breastfeeding Older Children’
Contact: Claire Wakefield, Breastfeeding Support Service,
Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust
Community Health Services (Bournemouth and Poole)
551-553 Wallisdown Road, Canford House, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AG
Email: claire.wakefield@dhuft.nhs.uk
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By Lisa Lactivist, on January 19th, 2012
 Breastfeeding Yummy Mummies is a group on Facebook where Mums can come together to share, shout, congratulate, cry and seek help and reassurance in the company of women who’ve all been there before. What started out as a small group of like minded women is now fast approaching 300 wise minds. Come along and join us  https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFYummyMummy/
Lactivist are giving away two £5 gift vouchers, one to the 350 th person to join the group and the other to the member of the group that invites them.
You can spend the £5 on anything you like from the range of pro breastfeeding, cloth nappy and co sleeping slogans on t-shirts, hats and bags including sale items.
To enter just pop along to Facebook and join the group!
By Lisa Lactivist, on January 14th, 2012
 The Smiling Like Sunshine Blog is an eclectic mix of natural parenting, kids crafts, children’s books, Montessori education and whatever takes mum Isil’s fancy.
Isil has lived in England since 2006 with her husband S and my two children, she is originally from Turkey.
She is passionate about natural childbirth, breastfeeding, babywearing, gentle discipline, green living, organic and local foods, sustainable living and informed healthcare decision.
 To enter the giveaway for a Lactivist pro breastfeeding, co sleeping or cloth nappy t-shirt please visit http://smilinglikesunshine1.blogspot.com/2012/01/lactivist-t-shirt-giveaway.html
The giveaway ends on the 21st January 2012
By Lisa Lactivist, on December 19th, 2011
This competition is to win a Lactivist organic shopping bag containing a Lactivist t-shirt of your choice, a Lactivist mug, a selection of badges and postcards from www.lactivist.co.uk.
To enter the competition you need to email me photos of Lactivist goodies in festive settings.
To enter the competition your photo must be of a Lactivist product in a festive setting, maybe you have tinsel round the handle of a Lactivist mug, maybe there are baubles on the knots of a lactivist hat, maybe you have a tiny santa wearing a lactivist t-shirt…………. the photo must contain something bought from www.lactivist.co.uk or from one of the many lovely suppliers who sell Lactivist stuff.
I’ll put your photo into a brilliant gallery on Lactivist.net and choose the winner at the very end of the year. You could be starting the year with a lovely pile of goodies!
Please email your photo to moomum@lactivist.co.uk with the title XMAS GALLERY. You will get an autoresponse saying I am on holiday but don’t worry, your photo will be uploaded during the holiday.
I may want to use your photo to promote lactivist on other sites, please let me know if that is not ok.
UK entrants only please!
By Lisa Lactivist, on December 18th, 2011
 This competition is to win a Lactivist organic shopping bag containing a Lactivist t-shirt of your choice, a Lactivist mug, a selection of badges and postcards from www.lactivist.co.uk.
To enter the competition you need to email me photos of Lactivist goodies in festive settings.
To enter the competition your photo must be of a Lactivist product in a festive setting, maybe you have tinsel round the handle of a Lactivist mug, maybe there are baubles on the knots of a lactivist hat, maybe you have a tiny santa wearing a lactivist t-shirt…………. the photo must contain something bought from www.lactivist.co.uk or from one of the many lovely suppliers who sell Lactivist stuff.
I’ll put your photo into a brilliant gallery on Lactivist.net and choose the winner at the very end of the year. You could be starting the year with a lovely pile of goodies!
Please email your photo to moomum@lactivist.co.uk with the title XMAS GALLERY. You will get an autoresponse saying I am on holiday but don’t worry, your photo will be uploaded during the holiday.
I may want to use your photo to promote lactivist on other sites, please let me know if that is not ok.
UK entrants only please!
The winner was Hannah Gordon who sent in the picture of her daughter looking very happy with a Care Instructions hat and a festive sprout! Hannah was picked using random.org.
By Lisa Lactivist, on November 21st, 2011
 The fabulous Natural Nursery, all round wonderful people and Lactivist sponsors have a new competition running at their blog – www.naturalnurseryblog.co.uk
To be in with a chance to win a goodie bag full of Natural Nursery things all you have to do is leave a review on their site www.naturalnursery.co.uk then tell them what you have reviewed on their blog – http://www.naturalnurseryblog.co.uk/natural-nursery/natural-nursery-product-review-stars-win-goodie-bag-ends-1st-dec-2011/
You don’t have to have bought from them to review the things they sell which include Lactivist t-shirts and bags.
Time is running out though – you have ’til the 1st Decemer 2011!
Lisa
By Lisa Lactivist, on November 11th, 2011
 You could win a matching set of lingerie, one bra & one pair of knickers up to the value of £50 from fabulous Lactivist sponsors BoobieMilk.
BoobieMilk stock a wide variety of breastfeeding underwear including:
Hotmilk – Stunningly pretty and sexy lingerie that provides great support and comfort and gives you confidence to be a woman in addition to being a mother.
Carriwell – Comfort, support and quality in a seamless design perfect for day and night wear.
Emma-Jane – The best value in nursing bras. A range of seamless designs to suit every mum through pregnancy and breastfeeding, day and night.
Sleep Bras – A selection of nursing bras chosen for their function and comfort throughout the night.
Sports Nursing Bras – Sports bras that provide superior support during the most vigorous of exercise with the additional feature of front fastening and therefore nursing access.
Please note that not all sizes are stocked yet and BoobieMilk currently only carry up to an H cup
To win a matching set of beautiful breastfeeding lingerie post the answer to this question on www.lactivist.net/?p=3638
What are the names of the three hotmilk bras sold by BoobieMilk?
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
Entries from the UK only please.
The competition ends at midnight on the 12th December 2011, the winner will be chosen using random.org and notified by email.
The winner was Nev who has been emailed, congratulations!
By Lisa Lactivist, on October 13th, 2011
The Royal Bank of Scotland made a commitment to help the communities in which we live and work. The result is CommunityForce – a platform that empowers local projects and charities to raise awareness of their work and make their plans a reality with the support of RBS and their local community.
The Breastfeeding Network have put in an application to help them support more breastfeeding parents in Ayrshire. They have been doing this for the last 8 years and are making a huge impact. The money would mean a great deal to them and to parents in Ayrshire.
They need your votes!
Please visit http://communityforce.rbs.co.uk/project/879 to vote for them, it doesn’t take that long but you do have to register.
As an incentive to vote I am offering a prize from Lactivist !
You can win anything you like from www.lactivist.co.uk by
a) voting for the Breastfeeding Network
b) putting your name on the list on http://www.lactivist.net/?p=3602
The winner will be chosen at random after voting closes on the 24th October 2011.
Entries from Europe only please.
The winner was Rebecca Stothard who has been emailed – thanks for voting everyone and good luck!
By Lisa Lactivist, on October 3rd, 2011
 Moon Times Post Partum Pads are ideal for ‘after birth’ use as they are long, really absorbent and comfy!
Perfect for new mums who need soft cloth against their delicate tissue after birth
Moon Times Pads are really easy to use!
Thread the belt through the loops at each end & wear like a g-string. If you are using cloth pads in hospital you will need your partner/friend to take your pads home & wash. Make sure you have enough as you can bleed heavily after birth & use as many as 4-6 pads a day in the first few days. Be sure to have some spare pads as a back up.
 We recommend spraying pads with some water and a few drops of soothing essential oils added (lavender, chamomile, calendula or rose) and putting pads in the freezer before use- a cool pad against swollen delicate skin is very soothing.
To win a set of Moon Times Post Partum Pads (2 pads with belt, inserts & soaking tub) just answer this question on www.lactivist.net/?p=3559
How many disposable sanitary products do women throw away in their lifetime?
(hint…answer can be found on www.moontimes.co.uk
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
The winner was Marina Frow who has been emailed.
By Lisa Lactivist, on October 2nd, 2011
 It’s not that easy to find time to relax with a cuppa when you are a mum. Books that say ‘find time for yourself’ just don’t really understand what it’s like.
So, I’m asking real mums how they do it – how do you relax? The best tip will win a Lactivist Mug from www.lactivist.co.uk
They are new in for Autumn 2001, measure 80mm in diameter and are 92mm high. They are made in Eastern Europe, not China. The images are heat pressed so the artwork is embedded into the ceramic mug. They won’t fade and they are dishwasher safe. They have been tested for months in a dishwasher with no deterioration in quality. They will be back in stock in early October.
Maybe your relaxation tip would be a recipe for hot chocolate to go in the mug, maybe it’s a breathing technique, a way to do yoga with a baby in a sling or what you put in the bath that helps you slow down and rest.
To win a Lactivist Mug just leave a comment on www.lactivist.net/?p=3547 telling us how you relax as a busy mum.
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
- This competition is open worldwide!
- The winner will be drawn among the comments left on the Lactivist.net website before October 31st, 2011.
- Only genuine comments will be accepted.
- By entering this competition, you agree that your entry may be published on the Lactivist websites.
The winner was Joanne who has been emailed, thank you everyone!
By Lisa Lactivist, on September 9th, 2011
 Woo and yay! Thank you to everyone who is a fan of Lactivist on Facebook we now have a huge 3000 strong community of Lactivists.
To say thank you to anyone who reads this there is a 30% discount code at www.lactivist.co.uk, the home of pro breastfeeding slogan t-shirts, bags, hats, badges and postcards. Just type in 3000 at the checkout, it’s valid until the 14th September.
And, so I can give some prizes away here is the competition……..
Write a pro breastfeeding headline!
It can be sensational, it can be all lies, it can be truthful but it has to be eye catching. The sort of thing that would make you look twice. ‘Elvis had a sex change and breastfed my baby’ or ‘Baby not obese shock!’
We need something better than this:
and a bit more like this:
Post your comment on http://www.lactivist.net/?p=3444 to be in with a chance of winning goodies from Lactivist
I’ll pick my 3 favorites to get anything the like from www.lactivist.co.uk and you can also use the like button to vote on the ones you like too, if they differ there will be more prizes!
Huge thanks to everyone on Facebook, especially the team of Lactivist admins who keep the page fresh, answer questions, point people in the direction of help and are generally just lovely.
Competition open to people in Europe only, sorry! Comp ends on the 30th September 2011.
Lisa
By Lisa Lactivist, on August 30th, 2011
 Monkey Mama necklaces are made with beautiful, fairly traded and non toxic handmade resin beads. Monkey Mama uses strong cotton thong and secure knots to create beautiful ‘grown up’, safe jewellery that is perfect for wearing whilst caring for babies and toddlers. The necklaces are designed with nursing and babywearing mothers in mind. They are attractive to little ones, twiddlable and safe.
This necklace is reminiscent of a woman pregnant with twins. It would make a beautiful shower gift as the new mama can use it through pregnancy and throughout her nursing phase. The necklace is secured with sliding knots, so the length is adjustable up to approx 25 inches. The pendant drop is about 2.5 inches. You can wear these necklaces shorter for general wear and babywearing, and adjust to full length for nursing.
Please note that this is a short style. It’s advised that you ensure the sizing is suitable for you by checking that it will slide comfortably over your head at the fully extended length of 25 inches.
Monkey Mama says:
“This pendant design is one of my special ‘twiddle busters’. Anyone that has nursed past infancy will be all too familiar with those twiddly little fingers! My twiddle busters are on a perfect scale to fit in little hands and allow them to spin the beads. These necklaces were created by me out of necessity and are the only things my toddler will happily twiddle instead of me – nursing in public is so much easier now.”
Whilst you can be confident that your little one will not be ingesting any nasties should they mouth a Monkey Mama Necklace, these are not created as teethers and should not be used as such. The necklaces are not toys and babies and toddlers should never be left unsupervised with one.
You can see other styles of Monkey Mama nursing necklaces at http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeymamanecklaces
To win the Monkey Mama nursing necklace pictured just leave a comment on www.lactivist.net/?p=3395 telling us your funniest breastfeeding story, either your own experience or one you have heard about.
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
- This competition is open worldwide!
- The winner will be drawn among the comments left on the Lactivist.net website before September 30th, 2011.
- Only genuine comments will be accepted.
- By entering this competition, you agree that your entry may be published on the Lactivist and Monkey Mama websites.
The Winner was Jenni-Emily Smith who has been emailed, thank you for all your wonderful entries, I’ll turn them into a post in their own right on Lactivist.net in the future.
By Lisa Lactivist, on August 30th, 2011
 The Lactivist Facebook page is thriving and at the time of writing only 98 likers away from 3000 fans!
To win a pro breastfeeding t-shirts, bag or hat of your choice from Lactivist.co.uk just get your friends to like the Lactivist facebook page and then to post a comment on www.lactivist.net/?p=3407 with your name, saying that you sent them.
The winner will be drawn (at random) from the names of people who invited the new likers when the facebook page reaches 3000 fans.
The winner will be notified on the Facebook page as I will not have their email address – please don’t post email addresses on here!
Open to Lactivists in UK and Europe only please.
Just in case the link doesn’t work – here is the Lactivist Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/pages/lactivist/20770463680
The winner is Kate who has been emailed! thank you everyone.
By Lisa Lactivist, on August 21st, 2011
The following competitions have not had their prizes claimed.
I’ve emailed the winners but if you won and didn’t get the message please email me moomum@lactivist.co.uk.
The unclaimed prizes will go into new competitions in September if they are not claimed before the end of August 2011.
These are the competitions:
Thank you!
Lisa
By Anne Crochu-Dhir, on August 11th, 2011
 Once you have mastered your new baby sling, you will find it takes seconds and you will wonder how you ever managed without it. However some parents find getting used to their new baby sling a little daunting and don’t manage a comfortable fit straight away. Before giving up on your baby carrier away or buying a new one, take a few moments to give it another a chance. Here are some tips to help you make your baby carrier more comfortable and we would love to hear yours.
- Read the instructions carefully.
Don’t try to master all the carries at once. Choose one and make sure that is suitable for your baby’s age. Pay attention to the manufacturer’s photos. Some carriers may look similar but are actually worn differently.
- Your baby sling should feel snug.
Your baby should be held snug against your chest. Here are a few simple ways to test baby is snug enough:
- He should not wobble even when you rock gently from side to side.
- If your baby is carried upright facing you, gently push his back. If you feel his body ‘uncurl’ and come closer to you, the sling was snug enough.
- Does your baby feel lower after you’ve carried him for a few hours ? If yes, the fabric was probably not taut enough to start with.
- When putting on your baby sling, remember to pull tightly on the fabric at each step.
There are two simple ways to make sure that your baby is held correctly. ‘Kiss level’: simply tilt your head forward to kiss your baby’s head. ‘Bottom’: his bottom should never be below your navel. When you hold your baby high, the weight doesn’t ‘pull’ you down resulting in less tension.
Wide straps helps spread your baby’s weight evenly across both shoulders, your back, and hips. Make sure the straps are well spread across your back and that the fabric is neither bunched up or twisted. The fabric should also be spread widely across your baby’s body to provide optimum support.
- Check the straps’ position.
The straps should be positioned in the middle of your shoulders, not too close to your neck which would create uncomfortable pressure.
These were five simple ways of making your baby sling more comfortable. They are true for almost all types of slings. If you’re still not 100% convinced, don’t hesitate to contact the shop you bought it from to ask for further assistance, or find the details of your local sling meet to find an experienced ‘babywearer’ to help.
This advice was gathered by Calin Bleu after talking to many babywearing parents.
A Calin Bleu is a lightweight wraparound baby sling in cool cotton or snuggly microfleece: a long length of material, tailored and shaped to wrap around your body and your baby for comfort and ease, so you can hold your baby close.
 We would love to hear your tips. What helped you find a comfortable fit with your baby sling? What would you recommend to a new parent using a carrier for the first time?
To enter the competition to win a Calin Bleu baby wrap of your choice:
Comment on www.lactivist.net leaving your tips for babywearing (each tip earns 5 entries)
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
- This competition is only open to Europe sorry,
- The winning tip will be drawn among the comments left on the Lactivist.net website before September 10th, 2011.
- Only genuine comments will be accepted.
- By entering this competition, you agree that your entry may be published on the Calin Bleu websites.
The competition is now closed and the winner was Michelle Mattesini who has been emailed. Congratulations Michelle and thanks to everyone for entering!
By Lisa Lactivist, on July 22nd, 2011
These t-shirts are being sold at Lactivist on behalf of shirts being sold on behalf of ”Up Front’ Breastfeeding Groups, and Real Baby Milk.org.
 UpFront are a group of mums in North Cornwall who have been trained to support other mums with breastfeeding their babies. They are trying to find new ways of keeping our group activities going, and making a t shirt is our latest effort. They wanted to celebrate breastfeeding and reflect surfing culture too.
All proceeds go towards supporting pregnant and breastfeeding mums in their community to make an informed choice about how to feed their babies, and to breastfeed for as long as they want to.
The t-shirts are pale pink and long sleeved with a round neck.
Small: shoulder width: 35cm
length ( shoulder to waist) : 58cm
arm length: 57cm
Medium: shoulder width: 37 cm.
length ( shoulder to waist): 59 cm.
arm length: 59 cm.
Large: shoulder width: 38.5 cm.
length ( shoulder to waist) 61 cm.
arm length: 59 cm.
This competition is for a Large size t-shirt only, if you want a different size you will have to buy one
To enter the draw to win this beautiful Large Size Super Milk t-shirt from Up Front just let us know what else you are super at. Don’t be shy, blow your own trumpet! Do you make super cakes, do you have a super voice? Can you do a super dance? Can you touch your nose with your super tongue?
Only positive comments will get a point to enter so you can’t get away with saying you sing superbly badly
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
This competition is only open to Europe sorry, the winner will be drawn using random.org sometime after the 31st July 2011 and notified by email.
The competition is now closed!
The winner is Rebecca J who has been emailed! Congratulations Rebecca!
By Lisa Lactivist, on July 5th, 2011
 The ever lovely Pinter and Martin have given Lactivist a copy of Sheila Kitzinger’s Rediscovering Birth.
Sheila Kitzinger’s understanding of the complex emotions surrounding birth has led to her being thought of as a personal friend by many of her readers, but she also has a formidable reputation among those in the medical profession who are challenged by her writing.
For many years she has maintained that when birth is reduced to a medical process the experience is diminished and the mother degraded, and that even when the birth is complicated, human relationships are vitally important.
 In this revised edition of Rediscovering Birth, Kitzinger explores the universal experience of pregnancy and childbirth and looks closely at feelings and behaviour in pregnancy, the physical and spiritual experience of giving birth, the role of the midwife, the bonds that are traditionally formed between mother and midwife and ideas about birth in many different cultures, and she asks how we can learn from them.
To be in the draw to win a copy of this amazing book just let us know about any family or cultural beliefs about pregnancy and childbirth you have either experienced or heard about.
It could be something to do with the position of the baby telling what sex it is, a superstition about pregnancy, a type of food you have to avoid, a remedy for heartburn or morning sickness….. whatever it is let us know.
You can earn an extra entry for each of these things:
Please remember to tell us how many entries you are claiming!
This competition is only open to Europe sorry, the winner will be drawn using random.org sometime after the 31st July 2011 and notified by email.
Competition is now closed and the winner was Becca who has been emailed.
By Lisa Lactivist, on June 27th, 2011
THE OXYTOCIN FACTOR by Kerstin Uvnas Moberg
First paperback edition of milestone book on oxytocin.
 In recent years there have been exciting scientific discoveries about a hormone whose amazing role in the human body has long been neglected. Oxytocin is the powerful hormone involved in bonding, sex, and childbirth, as well as in relaxation and feelings of calm. It is the mirror image of the stress hormone adrenaline, which triggers the ‘fight or flight’ systems in the body. Much has been written about the latter, but the many-sided importance of oxytocin is at this point known only to those working in obstetrics and physiology and to some psychiatrists.
The Oxytocin Factor is the first book to reveal the importance of the whole oxytocin system for a general audience. Both the new research findings and the potentially beneficial applications of this hormone in reducing anxiety states, stress, addictions, and problems of childbirth are fascinating and of great significance in all our lives.
“I love this book: a scientific text sparkling with clarity while full of empathy for the reader. Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg’s gift for explaining the complexities of our bodies in the most straightforward language helped me to understand how oxytocin makes us human. Her work inspired me in my revision of The Politics of Breastfeeding.” Gabrielle Palmer
To win a signed copy of The Oxytocin Factor, fresh off the Pinter and Martin Press just let us know what makes you happy.
It can be anything – the smell of freshly cut grass, the cat purring, a child’s laugh, neatly paired socks…….
Each comment gets you one entry and you can get extra entries for tweeting and sharing on Facebook, blogs and forums – please let me know how many entries you are claiming in your comment.
Comp ends on the 14th July 2011 and is only for people in Europe – sorry!
The winner was Sarah Anguish who has been emailed, thank you for entering everyone!
By Lisa Lactivist, on June 26th, 2011
Today is Facebook Breastfeeding Flashing Mob Day!
Thousands of people, breastfeeders and non-breastfeeders, men and women have changed their profile picture in support of breastfeeding and posted this as their status:
Facebook removes breastfeeding photographs because they feel they are obscene and offensive. I have changed my profile picture in protest of this! If you support breastfeeding please change your profile picture and repost this as your status!
There are some ideas for profile pictures here and more here
  
To enter a competition to win anything from www.lactivist.co.uk please join the Facebook Breastfeeding Flashing Mob group, change your Facebook status and let us know what you think of facebooks breastfeeding policy by commenting on the competition page of www.lactivist.net
Winner will be drawn at random at 9am (UK time) Monday 27th June 2011.
Open worldwide, the winner gets to choose any one item they like from www.lactivist.co.uk
The winner (chosen by random.org) was Laura Cameron. Competition is now closed but please keep commenting on facebooks breastfeeding policy.
By Lisa Lactivist, on June 15th, 2011
 I’m really happy to have a batch of short sleeved t-shirts in stock at Lactivist that promote real nappies!
In sizes 3-6, 6-12 and 12-18 months fairly traded soft and organic!
They cost £11.99 each and postage is just £2.50. The quality is fantastic and they last and last, just like real nappies they can be handed down to the next baby.
At Lactivist I have some free guides to using cloth nappies produced by the Natural Nursery to give away with orders – just let me know if you want one in the comments at the checkout.
To be in the draw to win one of these beautiful baby t-shirts just answer this question.
What is your top tip for using a cloth nappy?
Please leave your answer as a comment on www.lactivist.net and the winner will be drawn on the 30th June and notified by email.
Europe entrants only please!
Thank you for entering everyone there are some great tips there! The winner is Helen Walker who has been emailed.
By Lisa Lactivist, on June 1st, 2011
 What do you think the perfect nursing bra should be like? Let us know and you could win this seamfree nursing bra from Emma-Jane….
Emma-Jane has remained the UK’s favourite brand of maternity and nursing lingerie for over 25 years. As the largest maternity lingerie brand in the UK the company uses its expert knowledge to create lingerie and accessories that are perfectly considered for the new generation of mothers.
Emma-Jane’s Next Generation Seamfree bra (style 361) is a great nursing bra is that only costs £10 and one cup size goes from a B to an F, so mums don’t have to spend more money on new bras as their breasts change size. It makes breastfeeding even more affordable for mums on a budget.
Favourite bras that you wear day in day out need to be comfortable and Emma Jane mixes comfort with support and a fantastic price. The number one reason mums love style 361 is comfort. The ultra-soft knitted seamfree fit and a soft under-band makes it an exceptionally comfortable choice during both pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Mums also love the Emma-Jane Nursing top, a lovely long vest with adjustable shoudler straps and a built in shelf bra that will also hold breast pads. The sides open independantly for nursing and it is made in Coolplus® which is a fabric ideally suited for casualwear because its moisture-wicking properties draw moisture away from the skin.
Emma Jane have a blog http://emma-jane-maternity.blogspot.com/ Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emma-Jane-Maternity/151819818174083?ref=ts and you can find them on twitter - @emmajanebras.
Leave a comment below telling us what the perfect nursing bra should be like.
- You can earn more chances in the draw by letting other people know about it.
- ‘Like’ the Emma Jane Facebook Page (1 extra entry)
- Post a link on Facebook, Twitter, etc (1 entry for each different place)
- Mention it in an online forum (1 entry)
- Blog about it on your own blog (1 entry)
- Sign up to the newsletter for an extra entry at www.lactivist.co.uk
- You must let us know where you have told people in the comments otherwise we won’t know how many entries to allocate you. And you must tell me if you sign up to the newsletter, or if you are already signed up so you can have an extra entry.
- This prize draw is only open to people in the UK, sorry!
- The winner will be chosen using random.org
- You must leave your comments before midnight on the 31st June 2011 to qualify.
Please note that the bra on offer as a prize fits sizes 32, 34, 36, and 38 with the single cup that goes from B to F, so if you fall outside those sizes, it’s not going to be suitable for you. If you need something bigger please look at style 431 which goes from UK 32-40 DD-K or 412 which goes from UK 32-38 B-H but these are not competition prizes!
Thank you for entering everyone, the competition is now closed (I kept it open an extra day when I realised there is no 31st June!)
The winner is Liz Lever and she has been emailed.
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