• I was critisised for breastfeeding my son when he was about 4 months old and I was speechless. So I went home and made him a tiny t-shirt that promoted breastfeeding, people stopped me in the street to ask where I got it, I sold a few on ebay then www.lactivist.co.uk was born. The first website was built as a birthday present for me from my boyfriend. The site has expanded rapidly and now offers a huge range of slogans on bags, badges, stickers and magnets as well as t-shirts.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lactivist Stock

Can I have it in a different size or colour?

• If the size or colour you want is not on the website it means it is not in stock, sorry. If you want to be kept updated when stock comes in please sign up for the mailing list.

Can I buy wholesale?

• No problem, I am happy to sell Lactivist t-shirts at wholesale rates which are 50% of retail rates, I have a low miminum order and I am happ to mix colours and sizes. You can get together with your mates and save lots of money!

Can I speak to your marketing department, the person in charge of your advertising etc...

• There is only me, and Ruby on a Thursday for a couple of hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breastfeeding

How can I become a breastfeeding counsellor?

• Start by calling one of the helplines that are listed here: www.lactivist.net, as they will know if there is any training near to you.

I need help with breastfeeding!

• Do not fear! www.lactivist.net has a list of helplines and online forums so you can get help 24 hours a day.

I want to know more about Breastfeeding Campaigns

• Have a look at www.lactivist.net, it is a networking HQ for lactation activists. It will list all the events for NHS Breastfeeding Awareness Week and is a one-stop resource for information about breastfeeding campaigns in the UK. There are free posters and cards to download, articles to read, useful resources and more.

Breastfeeding Facts:

Breastfeeding reduces the chances of developing allergies and boosts the immune system to protect them from illness throughout their lives. However, only 62% of women in Britain even attempt to breastfeed and only 29% are still breastfeeding at 4 months.

Following World Health Organisation guidance, the Department of Healths latest recommendations to support women breastfeeding state:

• Breast milk is the best form of nutrition for infants.
• Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months (26 weeks) of an infants life, as it provides all the nutrients a baby needs.

Source: www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk/in_infoaboutbf.asp

The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding to at least the age of 2 years old.

Nearly all women, around 99 per cent, can breastfeed successfully

Statistics from The Ecologist 01/04/2006

questions? comments? mail me
all designs and text copyright www.lactivist.co.uk 2004