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

17/02/2026

It sure is! We love breastmilk! ❤️🥰❤️🥰

Lets see where the bears are this week

🐻 friday 20th February at St Marks church belper 1-2.30

Please note no Heanor group this week. As always we are available over messager or the is available 24/7

Beccy 🐻

15/02/2026

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Something that definitely needs to be celebrated and normalised.

Have you ever had a bad or good experience when out feeding? If so how did you handle ut or how did it make you feel?

Beccy 🐻

Happy World Breastfeeding in Public Day!

Remember, breastfeeding in public is protected by law💜

In England and Wales the Equality Act 2010 states that it is s*x discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding.

In Scotland breastfeeding is protected by the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 under which it is an offence to stop someone in a public place from feeding their child, if under two, with milk. The legislation allows for fines for preventing breastfeeding in public places.

www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/continuing-the-breastfeeding-journey/breastfeeding-in-public/

✨Share to raise awareness of breastfeeding in public✨

[ID: Image of a smiling mum breastfeeding her child while sitting on a sofa. World Breastfeeding in Public Day.]

14/02/2026

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Happy valentines day!

Saw this and thought was a good post about relationships and possible pressure on valentines day..breastfeeding and having young children can make s*x feel like the last thing you want to do. Always remember there shouldn't be any pressure just because it is valentines day

Beccy 🐻

13/02/2026

📣 BELPER group CANCELLED 📣

Unfortunately we are having to cancel our Belper Friday group today. We’re sorry we dont have enough volunteers to run the group session.
Sorry for any inconvenience. We are still available over messenger and our sister groups are running across Derbyshire (see photo) which you are also welcome to go to.

The BEARS team 🐻

11/02/2026

Oooooh yummy cakes as promised at the new venue for our sister group in Ilkeston!

Who is popping along?

Have a super smashing session with the lovely families that attend tomorrow Breastfeeding Network Erewash - we wish we were there to samples those cakes!

The BEARS Team 🥰🧸

Cakes are baked ready for our first session at our new venue in Ilkeston tomorrow! Who is joining us?

Drop in between 10am and 11.30am, for a cake, drink, and an opportunity to chat to our peer supporters and other local families.

We'll be at Our Lady & St Thomas Church Hall, DE7 5RF.

As with all our support, sessions are totally free to attend and everyone is welcome 💜

11/02/2026

Never a truer statement from !

Beccy 🐻

10/02/2026

Useful tips from Kathryn Stagg IBCLC - lactation consultant on how to move away from using ni**le shields.

Helen, Belper BEAR 😊

10/02/2026

We’re sorry to say our Heanor group is cancelled this morning.

We are still available via messenger and the National Breastfeeding helpline is open 24/7 on 0300 100 0212.

Love,
The BEARS Team

09/02/2026

Happy monday! We had a fantastic session at our Alfreton group today. Thanks to all that came
Lets see where the bears are for the rest of the week!
🐻 Tuesday 10th February 9.30-11 at Heanor infinite wellbeing centre
🐻 friday the 13th 1-2.30 at St Marks church

We hope to catch you at one of our other groups this week!

Have a beautiful week! 🥰

Beccy 🐻

09/02/2026

TODAY - Join us in Alfreton this afternoon from 1:30 a 2:30pm. We will be in the children’s area of the library 📚🧸

Come along for feeding support or just to say hello. We would love to see you there 💕

08/02/2026

Amethyst here! We'd love to hear yours. However long you've fed for is an amazing achievement. Be proud of yourselves momma 💜

Beccy 🐻

07/02/2026

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Skin to skin is so important. Its amazing to do when you're feeding aswell. Nothing beats those amazing b***y cuddles.. its not just for mums. It's great for partners to do too 🥰❤️🥰❤️
Beccy 🐻

The first 24 hours are a big adjustment for both of you!🤱

Your baby just left a cozy, constant environment and is learning how to eat, breathe, and be in their body. Feeding can be frequent, sleepy, on-and-off, or feel a little confusing.

Sleep is often irregular.

All of this is normal.

Skin-to-skin helps more than people realize.
It supports bonding, helps regulate your baby’s temperature and blood sugar, and makes feeding cues easier to spot.
It’s not a trick. It’s biology.

source- American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022 https://www.aap.org
backup source- World Health Organization, 2017 https://www.who.int