Comments for http://www.lactivist.net Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:41:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on What should be in a breastfeeding room at a baby show? by Sarah http://www.lactivist.net/what-should-be-in-a-breastfeeding-room-at-a-baby-show/comment-page-1/#comment-21561 Sarah Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:41:17 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4120#comment-21561 Some cushions or pillows, last year it was a nice room and comfy sofas but I don't remember there being any cushions to help support new babies, although I had a toddler that didn't need them so they might have been there. Samples of nipple cream, magazines for mum to read and biscuits. Some cushions or pillows, last year it was a nice room and comfy sofas but I don’t remember there being any cushions to help support new babies, although I had a toddler that didn’t need them so they might have been there. Samples of nipple cream, magazines for mum to read and biscuits.

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]]> Comment on What should be in a breastfeeding room at a baby show? by Yvonne Lyon http://www.lactivist.net/what-should-be-in-a-breastfeeding-room-at-a-baby-show/comment-page-1/#comment-21559 Yvonne Lyon Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:35:45 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4120#comment-21559 Sounds like it will be lovely :) Some books, toys or colouring supplies to help to keep older siblings amused whilst mum is feeding would probably be very helpful. Sounds like it will be lovely :) Some books, toys or colouring supplies to help to keep older siblings amused whilst mum is feeding would probably be very helpful.

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]]> Comment on Breastfeeding Protest planned at facebook Headquarters in London 6th Feb 2012 10:30am Covent Garden by Pam I http://www.lactivist.net/breastfeeding-protest-planned-at-facebook-headquarters-in-london-6th-feb-2012-1030am-covent-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-21030 Pam I Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:29 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4074#comment-21030 Do you know that 42 Earlham Street is famous in feminist history as the address of the London Womens Liberation movement through the late 1970s? This is just too funny.... we had a big office on the first floor, with meeting rooms, bookshop, the Gestetner for producing the weekly newsletter - and the baby care corner. Do you know that 42 Earlham Street is famous in feminist history as the address of the London Womens Liberation movement through the late 1970s? This is just too funny…. we had a big office on the first floor, with meeting rooms, bookshop, the Gestetner for producing the weekly newsletter – and the baby care corner.

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]]> Comment on Is this picture good or bad at promoting breastfeeding? by Mel (MilkChic) http://www.lactivist.net/is-this-picture-good-or-bad-at-promoting-breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-21001 Mel (MilkChic) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:24:05 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4041#comment-21001 I've never worn my hair up, breastfeeding or otherwise and my hair is much longer than hers (although not as well brushed). There were occasions where I probably looked similarly underdressed while feeding a newborn. I see no reason to take issue with a breastfeeding mum dressing overtly sexually - if that top was done up and she was bottle feeding a baby, would it be so bad? I mean, who says a breastfeeding mum can't be sexy too? I completely disagree with the idea that breasts aren't sexual. My breasts ARE sexual. They are dual-purpose (like most of my body) and I believe their sexuality is all about context and audience. This lady's body language, with boobs turned towards the camera makes it seem exhibitionist, but in a different context she could look proud, or just self-assured. Regardless of whether I like the look, breastfeeding isn't a lifestyle choice, about being demure or even tasteful... Can you tell I really feel I should be OK with this?? I'm uncomfortable with it against my best logic. Pedantically, unless you have a very strong core, there is no way you could breastfeed a baby of that size in that position for any length of time so it just looks wrong. She presents herself in a very sexually aggressive way and because the pose is unnatural too, it feels as if the baby is just being used as a rather inappropriate prop. I’ve never worn my hair up, breastfeeding or otherwise and my hair is much longer than hers (although not as well brushed). There were occasions where I probably looked similarly underdressed while feeding a newborn. I see no reason to take issue with a breastfeeding mum dressing overtly sexually – if that top was done up and she was bottle feeding a baby, would it be so bad?

I mean, who says a breastfeeding mum can’t be sexy too? I completely disagree with the idea that breasts aren’t sexual. My breasts ARE sexual. They are dual-purpose (like most of my body) and I believe their sexuality is all about context and audience. This lady’s body language, with boobs turned towards the camera makes it seem exhibitionist, but in a different context she could look proud, or just self-assured.

Regardless of whether I like the look, breastfeeding isn’t a lifestyle choice, about being demure or even tasteful… Can you tell I really feel I should be OK with this??

I’m uncomfortable with it against my best logic. Pedantically, unless you have a very strong core, there is no way you could breastfeed a baby of that size in that position for any length of time so it just looks wrong. She presents herself in a very sexually aggressive way and because the pose is unnatural too, it feels as if the baby is just being used as a rather inappropriate prop.

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]]> Comment on Top tips from Lactivists – how to keep warm when breastfeeding in the cold by Clare http://www.lactivist.net/top-tips-from-lactivists-how-to-keep-warm-when-breastfeeding-in-the-cold/comment-page-1/#comment-20788 Clare Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:46 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4063#comment-20788 I've already contributed, but have thought of another way to keep warm - thermal vests - really stretchy, so can be pulled down when feeding. Can be bought fairly cheaply from Matalan or supermarket. Also wash well and can be shoved in the tumble dryer without shrinking. I’ve already contributed, but have thought of another way to keep warm – thermal vests – really stretchy, so can be pulled down when feeding. Can be bought fairly cheaply from Matalan or supermarket. Also wash well and can be shoved in the tumble dryer without shrinking.

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]]> Comment on Tips for Going Back to Work & Breastfeeding by Karen McCully by N Trick Steinbach http://www.lactivist.net/tips-for-going-back-to-work-breastfeeding-by-karen-mccully/comment-page-1/#comment-20782 N Trick Steinbach Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:06:48 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4021#comment-20782 What an amazing blog. Thank you! What an amazing blog. Thank you!

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]]> Comment on Breastfeeding research funded by Formula Companies? by bibo http://www.lactivist.net/breastfeeding-research-funded-by-formula-companies/comment-page-1/#comment-20615 bibo Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:01:17 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=2417#comment-20615 my daughter was exclusively bfed until 8 months.no allergies or refusing food,but i skipped jar food and went straight to normal finger food.unfortunately for my wallet she can eat all day long! i know mothers who started weaning at 4 months and their kids didn't want anything else bc they were on mashed food for long time (8-9 months to introduce first finger foods). i know other examples who would confirm/disapprove whatever it is said. i think it all depends from child to child.for me the child is ready for other food than milk when they can sit straight (not sit up) - stiff oesophagus, so for some kids it'll be 4,for others even 12 months. my daughter was exclusively bfed until 8 months.no allergies or refusing food,but i skipped jar food and went straight to normal finger food.unfortunately for my wallet she can eat all day long!
i know mothers who started weaning at 4 months and their kids didn’t want anything else bc they were on mashed food for long time (8-9 months to introduce first finger foods).
i know other examples who would confirm/disapprove whatever it is said. i think it all depends from child to child.for me the child is ready for other food than milk when they can sit straight (not sit up) – stiff oesophagus, so for some kids it’ll be 4,for others even 12 months.

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]]> Comment on Is this picture good or bad at promoting breastfeeding? by Mandy http://www.lactivist.net/is-this-picture-good-or-bad-at-promoting-breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-20570 Mandy Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:22:55 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=4041#comment-20570 This photo goes beyond showing the bond between a mother and child in a dignified way.... I believe it could encourage mens lust and other unhelpful emotions to be associated with this natural act, unfortunately there is a baby involved in this sexualised image. Also, in my experience working Lait d'amour (promoting breastfeeding) I have come across some perverted comments which I have reported. Further research (and a man on ebay and some on facebook) led me to find out there is dark (underground parts of the internet) where there are perves sharing breastfeeding images and I found out its actually a sexual fetish, as is shoes, tights etc, its shocking to learn this and I have read some very sick posts from men on porn forums, even comments about the baby in the photos! If you take a closer look at this image (enlarge it) you will see very clearly the ladies other breast in detail, it is posed to get as much sexualality out of it as possible. Furthermore, she is standing up and has her mouth slightly open, which is typical to incite lust. This photo goes beyond showing the bond between a mother and child in a dignified way…. I believe it could encourage mens lust and other unhelpful emotions to be associated with this natural act, unfortunately there is a baby involved in this sexualised image. Also, in my experience working Lait d’amour (promoting breastfeeding) I have come across some perverted comments which I have reported. Further research (and a man on ebay and some on facebook) led me to find out there is dark (underground parts of the internet) where there are perves sharing breastfeeding images and I found out its actually a sexual fetish, as is shoes, tights etc, its shocking to learn this and I have read some very sick posts from men on porn forums, even comments about the baby in the photos! If you take a closer look at this image (enlarge it) you will see very clearly the ladies other breast in detail, it is posed to get as much sexualality out of it as possible. Furthermore, she is standing up and has her mouth slightly open, which is typical to incite lust.

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]]> Comment on “But I can’t formula feed” – funny article turning excuses to breastfeed around by Ashley hay http://www.lactivist.net/but-i-cant-formula-feed-funny-article-turning-excuses-to-breastfeed-around/comment-page-1/#comment-20560 Ashley hay Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:13:33 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=2190#comment-20560 Lol!!! This really made me giggle :0) I thought it was really cute :0) thank you for writing this, I'm totally sharing it! Lol!!! This really made me giggle :0) I thought it was really cute :0) thank you for writing this, I’m totally sharing it!

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]]> Comment on Disadvantages of breastfeeding! by izz http://www.lactivist.net/disadvantages-of-breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-20550 izz Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:14:47 +0000 http://www.lactivist.net/?p=240#comment-20550 i know this was from years ago but i still want to make my say. i LOVE breast feeding and unfortunately I came across many of the "cons" this time around as my daughter and I didnt get off to the best start but now after 8 weeks of ouchies antibiotics and every random internet theory out there and many a pain killer were fab. for someone to say it should be banned has really REALLY upset me, I hate the looks and the comments i sometimes get for feeding my daughter but i love how some people also priase me for it, as for the "another human sucking on your breasts" well.... lets just not get in to that one shall we, (talk about one hell of a boring sounding sex life HA) my boyfriend doesn't think hes missing out as he does help when i'm feeding, he gets me drinks and makes me comfortable and sits next to us and talks to the baby and me while i'm feeding her, he also uses that time to play or do special daddy daughter time with our eldest and like other mums have mentioned hes bonding with our baby in different ways, like baths and massage and storys and songs and cuddles... its possible to have skin to skin without boobs involved and that is what he does, he gets her off to sleep a lot better than i do just with a bit of skin on skin, and NO its not affecting our sex life. hes a bit of a boob man but hes well aware when im no longer feeding the baby the boobs will be fair game and he finds it rather lovely that they are getting used for their actual purpose. After all the pain (my own fault. i got a bad latch and position and didnt ask for help etc not that there is much over in my town but what ever) he says regually hes very proud of how i went through it all and we came out the other side. i can not believe pampers AND netmums are saying this on their websites. yes list pros and cons for BOTH but really.... could they make it any more obvious they are sponsored by cow and gate? i know this was from years ago but i still want to make my say. i LOVE breast feeding and unfortunately I came across many of the “cons” this time around as my daughter and I didnt get off to the best start but now after 8 weeks of ouchies antibiotics and every random internet theory out there and many a pain killer were fab. for someone to say it should be banned has really REALLY upset me, I hate the looks and the comments i sometimes get for feeding my daughter but i love how some people also priase me for it, as for the “another human sucking on your breasts” well…. lets just not get in to that one shall we, (talk about one hell of a boring sounding sex life HA)

my boyfriend doesn’t think hes missing out as he does help when i’m feeding, he gets me drinks and makes me comfortable and sits next to us and talks to the baby and me while i’m feeding her, he also uses that time to play or do special daddy daughter time with our eldest and like other mums have mentioned hes bonding with our baby in different ways, like baths and massage and storys and songs and cuddles… its possible to have skin to skin without boobs involved and that is what he does, he gets her off to sleep a lot better than i do just with a bit of skin on skin, and NO its not affecting our sex life. hes a bit of a boob man but hes well aware when im no longer feeding the baby the boobs will be fair game and he finds it rather lovely that they are getting used for their actual purpose. After all the pain (my own fault. i got a bad latch and position and didnt ask for help etc not that there is much over in my town but what ever) he says regually hes very proud of how i went through it all and we came out the other side. i can not believe pampers AND netmums are saying this on their websites. yes list pros and cons for BOTH but really…. could they make it any more obvious they are sponsored by cow and gate?

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