"A lactivist is a lactation activist: someone who considers him/herself an advocate for breastfeeding, whether or not s/he's nursed. Lactivism comes in many forms: choosing to breastfeed, choosing to breastfeed for an extended period of
time, choosing to breastfeed in public, choosing to
smile at a breastfeeding woman, encouraging other women to breastfeed, educating the public on the benefits of breastfeeding, lobbying for pro-breastfeeding legislation, etc. Maybe you're already a lactivist, and didn't know it."
from A Call to
Arms and
Breasts by Stacey Greenberg
She and her friend are both lactivists.
"Breastmilk is best for all
babies"
said Susie, a lactivist from Central City.