dallattivismo
Dallattivismo is a term used in Italian to refer to the social and political movement that advocates for breastfeeding as a normal, supported practice and for the rights of parents to breastfeed without stigma in public spaces and workplaces. It draws on the English concept lactivism and is connected to broader public health and feminist discussions about infant feeding.
The idea emerged in the early 21st century through online communities and advocacy groups, including international
The movement seeks to promote accurate information about breastfeeding, support maternal choice, and reduce barriers to
Dallattivismo has been associated with higher initiation and, in some contexts, longer duration of breastfeeding. Effectiveness
Relation to policy and practice
The movement supports policies on maternity leave, workplace accommodations for lactation, and hospital practices that facilitate
See also: breastfeeding, infant nutrition, maternal health, BFHI, work-family balance, parenting activism.