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

11/03/2026

This gave me a laugh! Have you had this said to you about giving your child cow milk?!

Beccy 🐻

09/03/2026

🌼Heanor Bears Tuesday 10th March 2026, 9.30am-11am, Infinite Wellbeing🌼

Hello lovelies,
Hope you’re well. 🥰

Our Heanor group is on tomorrow, Tuesday 10th March. 😊 The group runs Tuesdays at 9.30am-11am at Infinite Wellbeing Centre.

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

Love from the Bears team 🐻 ❤️

09/03/2026

All set up for our group at Alfreton Library. We are here until 2:30pm today.

09/03/2026

Join us at Alfreton library today from 1:30pm to 2:30pm

🤱Come along for support wherever you are in your feeding journey. We can support with positions, getting started with breastfeeding, combi feeding, expressing, reducing feeds and everything in between

💕Chat to others who understand the challenges that come with breastfeeding. We’re here to offer a non judgemental listening ear

📚Read a story with your little one or let them explore on the carpet in the enclosed children’s area where we meet

🧸Everyone is welcome and we’d love to see you there

08/03/2026

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Happy international women's day to all you fantastic mommas and to our amazing volunteers 🥰🥰🥰

Beccy 🐻

Happy International Women's Day! ✨

Today we want to remind you that we are here to provide infant feeding support, whatever your circumstances, however you choose to feed your children 💜

You are at the centre of our work, and we know that some of you may need more support. There may be factors that can make breastfeeding more challenging and support more difficult to access for you.

We strive to support you to the best of our ability. We will never pressure or judge you, and we will always respect your decisions 💜

You can find information on all of our support services, including local groups, National Breastfeeding Helpline UK and The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service on our website:

www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

✨Please share to help us reach the women who need us ✨

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05/03/2026

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Happy world book day! Did you know we have our own Bears library with books you can borrow?
You'll find it with us at our belper group! A wide range of breastfeeding books on offer 📚

Beccy 🐻

📚World Book Day📚

Did you know?
There are many books on breastfeeding and infant feeding, not just for health professionals, but for parents and children too!

Your local library can be a free and easy way to access these books 💜

Tips on finding useful books, with evidence-based information:

✨ Check the author's credentials.
Are they qualified to speak about the subject? What experience do they have?

✨ Look at the language used.
Does it sound impartial or judgemental? You should never feel judged for your infant feeding choices.

✨Is the information up-to-date?
How old is the book? Is there a more recent edition? New studies into infant feeding may change information and recommendations.

✨Have you checked out your local library?✨

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03/03/2026

March! How fast has that come around! Spring is finally in the air 🥰

Lets see where the bears are this week
🐻 friday 6th march 1-2.30 at St Marks church belper

Please note no Heanor group this morning due to not enough volunteers

We are available over messager or the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7

Have a great week!

Beccy 🐻

01/03/2026

B***s, b***s, b***s for the win! It definitely is a magical superpower at times. Love this
Beccy 🐻

28/02/2026

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Have you seen this image? Its been doing the rounds recently!

Dont believe everything AI generates 😖

Beccy 🐻

Just because something is shared widely, doesn't mean it's true.
I really WANT there to be an image of what the lactating breast actually looks like, and I'd share the heck out of it, but this ain't it. Soz

27/02/2026

📣 BELPER group CANCELLED today 📣

We are so sorry but our Belper group today is cancelled!

Please see photo below for details of other sessions happening at our sister groups across Derbyshire.

You can message us directly on here or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK where support will be available.

See you next week.

The BEARS Team 🧸

25/02/2026

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Almost 6 here! Feeds are night time and every so often but still going!

Do we have anyone here feeding past toddler years?

Beccy 🐻

Are you feeding a child that's 4 years or more? I know you're out there, getting on with life, and it's just part of your every day. But sometimes it can feel a bit lonely, so let's see who's here. Don't let this backfire on me!

How old is your Nursling? Xx

23/02/2026

All the feels for this! Last week of February! We've got this! The sun has shone, brighter days ahead. Let's see where where the bears are this week
🐻 Tuesday 24th Feb 9.30-11 at Heanor infinite wellbeing centre
🐻 friday 27th Feb 1-2.30 at St Marks church belper

Have a brilliant week!

Beccy 🐻