Talk:Lactivism

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Bravo, good start on the lactivism page. Makes me interested in the history of lactivism, such as, I wonder when the first "nurse-in" was?--I'm Nonpartisan 03:01, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I added the international breastfeeding symbol, as it seems odd not to include it here, even though it has its own page. 163.1.143.146 (talk) 15:47, 3 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This para is fairly POV:

Another form of lactivism is simply acting as support for mothers that wish to breastfeed. Some mothers may not have the information necessary to succeed, and some have been provided incomplete or misleading information by healthcare professionals, friends, family members, and others that have no experience with breastfeeding. This support often also includes help for mothers who initially had a hospital lactation consultant that opted for formula at the first sign of difficulties with feeding. 203.34.60.142 (talk) 02:51, 6 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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This has biased tones: "Many lactivists choose to breastfeed their children over bottle feeding, seeing this as the natural way to provide nutrition."

No sources provided to back this claim: "It is claimed by some that breastfeeding provides a bonding experience superior to that of bottle feeding." "Lactivists may also argue that bottle feeding is costlier than breastfeeding as it requires a multitude of items, and the money saved from breastfeeding can be spent on other useful items for the child. Multiple health organizations recommend breast milk as the primary source of nutrition for babies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization."

No evidence or sources provide for this claim: "Supporters, referred to as "lactivists", seek to protest the violation of International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes by formula companies and industry." — Preceding unsigned comment added by MeliaHarding (talk • contribs) 21:09, 3 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

i think you should go ahead and change this language! DrHeller (talk) 19:55, 5 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]