Find out about Conwy Breastfeeders Peer Supporters 7th March 2012

Lisa Lactivist — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:18:08 +0000

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? . . . → Read More: Find out about Conwy Breastfeeders Peer Supporters 7th March 2012

Boobcakes! Pancakes the Lactivist way!

Lisa Lactivist — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: Boobcakes! Pancakes the Lactivist way!

What should be in a breastfeeding room at a baby show?

Lisa Lactivist — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:26:13 +0000

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, . . . → Read More: What should be in a breastfeeding room at a baby show?

Free Lactivist Keep Calm and Latch On Posters to Download

Lisa Lactivist — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:32 +0000

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

Keep calm and carry on breastfeeding – free downloads

Lisa Lactivist — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:05:09 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: Keep calm and carry on breastfeeding – free downloads

Loved by Lactivists – free printable award certificate for outstanding breastfeeding support.

Lisa Lactivist — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:42:48 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: Loved by Lactivists – free printable award certificate for outstanding breastfeeding support.

News from Formula Free – Infant Formula Company Owned by Facebook Shareholder

Lisa Lactivist — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:12:33 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: News from Formula Free – Infant Formula Company Owned by Facebook Shareholder

New Lactivist stockist in Totnes and online at Nest!

Lisa Lactivist — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:19:25 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: New Lactivist stockist in Totnes and online at Nest!

Monkey Mama Nursing Necklaces Flash Sale Wed 15th Feb 2012

Lisa Lactivist — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:24:31 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: Monkey Mama Nursing Necklaces Flash Sale Wed 15th Feb 2012

The Biological Norm Breastfeeding Awareness Conference 4th May 2012

Lisa Lactivist — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:19:30 +0000

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 . . . → Read More: The Biological Norm Breastfeeding Awareness Conference 4th May 2012