The main aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding, increase social acceptance of breastfeeding and promote support for breastfeeding. Breastmilk gives babies all the nutrients they need for the first six months of life and helps protect them from infection and diseases. It also reduces mothers’ chances of getting certain diseases later in life.
Breastfeeding also allows you and your baby to get closer – physically and emotionally. So while your child is feeding, the bond between you can grow stronger.
The Lactivist – Mothers Milk Marketing Board
The lactivist.net is a site with a wealth of information for breastfeeding mums. It bills itself as the “Mothers Milk Marketing Board” and is a lively blog discussing lots of breastfeeding issues.
There are lots of posts about breastfeeding in the news and an interesting list of other breastfeeding blogs. There is also a section on breastfeeding help with a list of support groups in the UK.
We are offering a prize of a free nursing nightdress or pyjamas in their most recent Great Give away so why not pop over and have a look at the other great items on offer.
