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

09/01/2026

Group is cancelled this afternoon due to the snow. The roads are quite bad near St Marks and we’re sure you will all want keep little ones snuggled at home ❄️💙

We are available on messenger and there is also a zoom being run by Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire at 10:30am

Here are the details for that if you’d like to join:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81116029424?pwd=mtOm97XMbkDIsNDEQRuO7N4kP9U9vR.1

Meeting ID: 811 1602 9424
Passcode: support

08/01/2026

We are hopeful out Belper group will be going ahead tomorrow at the usual time of 1pm until 2:30pm but please double check socials in case snow means we need to rethink 🤞

❄❄ Please check our social media pages for any changes to our plans in Bolsover, Hilton, Ashbourne and Belper tomorrow (Friday), before travelling

💜 If we are not able to host our in-person sessions, we hope to host a zoom session, 10.30am-11.30am, open to all parents in Derbyshire, for support or a chat with other families. We will confirm here as soon as we can.

07/01/2026

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Supporting mums is what we do best! We achieved so much last year through our groups the end of year stats were amazing to see.

We currently run weekly groups in Belper and Heanor and a monthly group in Alfreton. Plus Support over our messager service

Our groups are lovely and supportive and free! Whether you have a query or just fancy a cuppa and a chat. We'd love to see you there

Beccy 🐻

Our New Year's Resolution is to reach as many mums and families who need us as we can this year!

Whether you're thinking of breastfeeding and have some questions, your breastfeeding journey didn't go as planned, and you want to talk, or you're looking for some support at any stage of your infant feeding journey - we're here for you 💜

How we can help:
✨Our local peer support services
✨ The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service
✨ National Breastfeeding Helpline UK - 24/7
✨ Our website - full of information, stories and resources - www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/

However you choose to feed your baby, you deserve to have the information and support you need to make your own choices!

Not feeling like making a New Year's resolution? Don't worry about setting goals in the middle of winter - you should be resting 💜

✨Please share to help us reach those who need us✨

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06/01/2026

We’re back at Infinite Wellbeing this morning, come join us if you need support or just want a cuppa & a chat.
Emma & Hannah

05/01/2026

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Happy monday! First in January so for most back at school and work..inset day here so last of the tidying and sorting for me! Let's see where the bears are this week

🐻 6th January 9.30-11 at Heanor infinite wellbeing centre
🐻 9th January 1-2.30 at St Marks church belper

Hope to see you at a group this week especially if you have felt the overwhelm of Christmas. Come for a brew and a chat!

Have a great week

Beccy 🐻

Good morning!
Today we're feeling chilly ❄

If you're planning on feeding out and about today, a quick tip to keep both you and baby cosy is to dress in layers!

A vest under a jumper can help keep your skin covered while you feed; keep a scarf or blanket on hand for extra coverage.

If you need to pop inside to get warm while you're on your travels today, your right to breastfeed in public is protected by the law.

If you are in a place where both you and your baby are legally allowed to be, you are absolutely fine to breastfeed.

Many of our peer support groups are back this week (edit - please check for closures due to bad weather) 💜
Check out the 'Get Support' page on our website to find out if we have a service in your area.
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

And as always, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is here for you 24/7 - 0300 100 0212!

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03/01/2026

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Happy new year to all our supporters and our amazing volunteers! Here's to another brilliant year

Beccy 🐻

31/12/2025

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All your support means so much and again we couldn't do this without the amazing ladies that volunteer their time. This is aswell as working, giving birth, running businesses and having children. So a massive thank you to them! I am lucky to volunteer alongside such wonderful people 💖
Heres to them and all that follow, support and recommend our services. Happy new year!

Beccy and the bears team 🐻

29/12/2025

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We are into the last week of 2025! And we are still here this week if you need support or just want to get out the house. So find us this week in belper 1-2.30 at St Marks church. 2nd January 2026!
Have a fantastic start to the new year 😀

Beccy 🐻

Good morning! (in case you've lost track, it's Monday)

With the New Year just around the corner, today we're feeling reflective...

Whether 2025 was the year your breastfeeding journey began, you've had your struggles, or your journey has come to an end, we hope you're so proud of yourself!

If you need infant feeding support, no matter how you choose to feed your baby, we're here for you 💜

Our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7, every single day of the year. Call 0300 100 0212, or drop them a message on social media.

The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service factsheets can also be found on our website. Feel free to drop them a message if you have any questions.

https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-in-breastmilk/

If you're missing your in-person groups, keep an eye on your local service's page, or drop them a message for details on when they reopen (some are open already!)

✨If you, or someone you know, needs support, please reach out✨

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28/12/2025

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Does anyone know what day it?! We hope you had a lovely Christmas
Off for cheese round 100!

Beccy 🐻

A holiday reminder✨

Don't worry if you don't know what day it is... our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is still here to support you!

📞 0300 100 0212
💌 send them a DM

Infant feeding support - 24/7 - 365 days a year!

Provided by The Breastfeeding Network, with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

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25/12/2025

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Merry Christmas to all our supporters and our amazing volunteers. We couldn't do what we do without the help of the ladies that volunteer for Bears.
We hope you have a fantastic day..we are available over messager and National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available all day

The bears team 🐻

Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating - from all of us at the National Breastfeeding Helpline 💜

If you need us today, we're here for you!

📞0300 100 0212 - 24/7
💌 Drop us a DM

The Breastfeeding Network (UK)
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

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24/12/2025

Happy Christmas eve ladies 🥰 may your night be restful

The bears team 🐻