B.E.A.R.S Breastfeeding Support across Amber Valley

01/04/2026

Join us for a special BEARS session on Friday 10th April. Our first Lactation Celebration - a session to applaud all breastfeeding journeys, however long, however hard, however you fed your baby.

On Friday 10th we are celebrating Kath and her exclusive pumping journey. Join us for cake and raise a cuppa to mark what an amazing and inspiring journey it’s been.

Everyone is welcome and we will bring along some extra toys and games to keep little ones and bigger kids entertained.

HOLIDAY SESSIONS - This will be our next in person session as there is no Belper group on Good Friday (Friday 3rd) and no Heanor group on Tuesday 7th.

31/03/2026

Heanor Bears Group Cancelled Today!

Sorry for the late notice. ❤️ The group will return next week.

30/03/2026

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Our April calender is up from the breastfeeding network. Please note no belper group this friday due to bank Holiday

So lets see where the bears are this week
🐻 Tuesday 31st march at Heanor infinite wellbeing centre 9.30-11

Have a fabulous week!

Beccy 🐻

We're pleased to share that our April calendar has now been published.

For a higher resolution picture, or to check for any updates, follow the link in our bio and click, "what's on in Derbyshire this month".

Alternatively, you can click here 👇
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28/03/2026

Who can relate to this from ?! So true..and even now I don't feed in the night theres always a child there!!

Beccy 🐻

27/03/2026

Spring has finally sprung! Although you wouldn't know from this awful weather..perfect excuse to pop and see us at St Marks church. Are lovely volunteers will be there from 1 until 2.30 for all your breastfeeding needs..or if you just fancy a brew and a catch up with friends. All welcome! Our groups are inclusive to all

Hope to see you there. Have a lovely weekend

Beccy 🐻

26/03/2026

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I always knew breastmilk was amazing! This just shows that its super duper amazing 🤩
From Wildflower Breastfeeding

Beccy 🐻

Breast milk is a living fluid containing germ-killing substances, healthy bacteria, antibodies, white blood cells, antimicrobials, and proteins that offer protection against bacteria and viruses.
The live bacteria in breast milk influences your baby’s gut health. Exclusive breastfeeding colonizes your baby’s gut with healthy bacteria that have lifelong benefits, like helping develop resilience against conditions such as diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome.

24/03/2026

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What are you go to things to remember which b**b?!

Beccy 🐻

The panic when you can’t remember
which side you fed on last
so you just… guess and hope for the best.

23/03/2026

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Monday mood! How are we into the last full week in march! Time is flying. Spring vibes ahead at last though ✨️

Lets see where the bears are this week

🐻 Tuesday 24th march 9.30-11 at Heanor infinite wellbeing centre
🐻 friday 27th march 1-2.30 at St Marks church belper

Hope to catch you at one of our groups

Beccy 🐻

This is your Monday morning reminder to stay hydrated 🥤

Breastfeeding can be thirsty work, so it's a good idea to keep a drink nearby - especially through those cluster feeds.

Don't you just love this photo? It's a great reminder that when supporting a breastfeeding mum, the little things can really help 💜

If you need breastfeeding support or want to talk about how you can support your breastfeeding partner, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7.

✨What does support look like to you? Let us know in the comments✨

[ID: Image of a mum being given a drink while breastfeeding, sitting on a bench.]

21/03/2026

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A lovely write up here of a mums experience feeding her child supported by down syndrome uk and a bfn supporter.

Beccy 🐻

💛World Down Syndrome Day💛

Today we’re sharing a story from a mum who was supported by Down Syndrome UK and BfN breastfeeding peer supporter, Sarah.

“I found the breastfeeding session and resources really informative and positive. The information around different positions that may help a baby with Down syndrome be more successful at breastfeeding included the dancer hold and I’d never heard of this before and this was explained well. It was really helpful to hear from other parents who had breastfed babies with Down syndrome and gave me hope.

When Rita was born, in recovery she latched straight on and our breastfeeding journey began, the next day she was taken to SCBU where she was combination fed of breast and NG tube of expressed milk for five days. The day before we were discharged home she started being exclusively breastfed.

During our first few weeks at home we had specialist help as I struggled to feed Rita without a ni**le shield on one side and she seemed to be dribbling quite a lot. After practising the positions I learned about during the call with Sarah and the mums, we persevered over the next few weeks and managed to successfully breastfeed off both sides without any shields.

Rita is now nearly 21 months and we are still breastfeeding, something that I’m very proud of myself and Rita for, and also very grateful and thankful for the call that I joined whilst I was pregnant with Sarah - listening to other mums gave me the hope and confidence. I also joined the Facebook breastfeeding peer support group during my feeding journey and this has also helped me to continue this beautiful journey with Rita.”

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Sam💛

If you need information and support breastfeeding a baby with Down syndrome, check out: https://downsyndromeuk.co.uk/health/feeding/

Our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is also available 24/7 on 0300 100 0212, or send them a direct message on social media.

✨Please share to raise awareness✨

[ID: Black and white image of a mum and her smiling child. Logo - Celebrating WDSD '26 with DSUK. Down Syndrome UK.]

20/03/2026

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My happiest memory is when I got my newborn to successfully feed after a couple of weeks of trying. We had left hospital cup feeding colostrum and no idea..after 5 days of ni**le shields on top we finally cracked it..it wasn't all plain sailing after but we went on to feed for 4.5..at this time I had help from the Bears which lead to me becoming a supporter! So another happy memory 😊

We'd love to hear yours

Beccy 🐻

This International Day of Happiness, we're asking you to share your happiest breastfeeding memories 🩷

Whether you breastfed for a day, a month, or a year, you should be so proud of your journey!

Tag a mum to remind her how amazing she is doing 🩷

✨If you know someone who may need infant feeding support, please share to let them know we're here for them - 24/7✨

19/03/2026

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Hilariously accurate from Breastfeeding Mama Talk
Which one can you relate too?!

Beccy 🐻

17/03/2026

🌼Heanor Bears today Tuesday 17th March, 9.30-11am, Infinite Wellbeing🌼

Good morning lovelies,
Hope you’re well. 🥰

Our Heanor group is on today, Tuesday 17th March. ☺️ The group runs Tuesdays 9.30am-11am at the Infinite Wellbeing Centre.

Our lovely volunteers are looking forward to seeing you there! 🥰

Love from the Bears team ❤️ 🐻