Mother to mother, or peer support, is recognised as a valued part of breastfeeding by many women. Breastfeeding groups allow mums to come together within their community, supporting normal breastfeeding as well as when breastfeeding feels a little challenging. All of the groups listed are supported by either a trained breastfeeding peer supporter or breastfeeding councillor who have accessed additional training from within their communities to support those common breastfeeding challenges.
For more complex breastfeeding services you can access support from your midwife or health visitor. If your baby is still within the care of your midwife please talk to your midwife. If your baby is ten days or older you can access the Special Interest Health Visitor, Infant Feeding service by either talking to your health visitor or contacting your Public Health Nursing HUB – the number will be in your child’s personal health record (red book).
All information on support groups has been obtained via those providing the group. The quality of support given is not monitored, maintained or assured by Devon County Council. Therefore we would encourage families to make their own checks in order to ensure that they are dealing with a competent regulated service.
A trained Breastfeeding practitioner, peer supporter is present at all of these groups, which are free to attend.
Find a peer support group in your area of Devon
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West Hill Toddler GroupFor babies and children aged 0-4 and their parents / carers. A breastfeeding peer supporter is normally available at this group. West Hill Village Hall, Beech Park, EX11 1UQ Monday: 9:00 – 11:00 (Term Time only) Hatchlings Feeding SupportFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/rootscommunityenhancement Run by peer supporters. Siblings & partners welcome. The Clinic Room, Dawlish Hospital, EX7 9DH Monday: 13:00 – 14:30 |
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Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support GroupFacebook: Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support Group Stay & Play, Sidmouth Youth Centre, Manstone Lane, Sidmouth EX10 9TS Tuesday: 13:15 – 14:45 |
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Bosom Buddieswww.facebook.com/exmouthbosombuddies/ Exmouth Children’s Centre, Moorfield Road, Exmouth EX8 3QW Wednesday: 13:00 – 14:45 |
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Axminster Baby Cafewww.facebook.com/AxminsterBabyCafe The Pippins Community Centre, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5AZ Friday: 10:00 – 11.30 (Term Time only) Bumps & BabiesFacebook: Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support Group Primley URC Hall, Sidmouth, EX10 9LB Friday: 10:00 – 11:30 Tel: Maggie 07980 581731 |
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The Baby Roomwww.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/ 23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00 Nestlings Baby and Parent Support GroupA breastfeeding peer supporter is normally available at this group. There is a closed WhatsApp group for people to connect in-between sessions. Please see website for further pregnancy and birth support available. Exeter – please check website for location Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 (Term Time only) Please book at http://www.thenestsw.org/events |
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The Baby Roomwww.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/ 23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00 Nesters Antenatal Drop-InFor during pregnancy and up to 3 months postpartum. A breastfeeding peer supporter is normally available at this group. There is a closed WhatsApp group for people to connect in-between sessions. Please see website for further pregnancy and birth support available. Exeter – please check website for location Tuesday: 19:30 – 21:00 (Term Time only) Week 1 – In Person Please book at http://www.thenestsw.org/events Drifter’s Café11-12 High Street ,Crediton, EX17 3AE
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The Baby Roomwww.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/ 23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00 |
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St Thomas TotsThe Saint Thomas Centre, Church Road, Exeter EX2 9AX Thursday: 9.30 – 11.30 The Baby Roomwww.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/ 23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00 |
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The Baby Roomwww.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/ 23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00 |
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Cullompton Parent Support Groupwww.facebook.com/CullySlingsandbreastfeeding John Tallack Building, Meadow Lane, Cullompton EX15 1LL 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 13:30 – 14:30 (Term Time only) |
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Hummingbirdswww.facebook.com/Healthybabiesuk Healthy Babies, 4 Barrington St, Tiverton EX16 6PU Wednesday: 10:30 – 12:30 (Term Time only) |
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Early Nourishment – Nourish Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Early Nourishment Centre, Barnstaple, EX311DE Monday (not Bank Holidays): 10.30 – 12:00 Please book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com |
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Alongside Bumble Buddies playgroup, YMCA South Molton, Mill Street, EX36 4AS Wednesday: 10:30 – 12:00 Please Book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com Breast Feeding Support GroupDevon Antenatal and First Aid Hub, Boutport street, Barnstaple EX31 1TD Wednesday: 10:00 – 12:00 |
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk South St Church, South Street, Braunton EX33 2AS Thursday: 13:00 – 14:30 Please Book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com |
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Ilfracombe – Please check eventbrite for location Thursday: 13:00 – 14:30 Please Book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com |
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Kingsbridge Nurslingsdevonnurslings@gmail.com Kingsbridge Family Church, Baptist Lane, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1QD Wednesday: 10 – 11.30am Please book: www.bookwhen.com/kbnurslings |
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Ivybridge Latch Onwww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon Beacon Room, The Watermark (Ivybridge Library), Ivybridge PL21 0SZ The 2nd Friday of the month: 12:00 – 14:00 |
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Bideford Bay Children’s Centre, Victoria Park, Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:30 Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Torrington Children’s Centre, Borough Rd, Great Torrington, Torrington EX38 7NU Thursday: 10:00 – 11:30 Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com |
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Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-inwww.earlynourishment.co.uk Holsworthy Children’s Centre, Great Oak Meadow, Holsworthy EX22 6EX Thursday: 10:30 – 12:00 Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com |
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La Leche League Breastfeeding SupportFacebook: La Leche League Okehampton Ockment Centre, North St, Okehampton EX20 1AR The 2 Wednesday each month: 9.30 – 11.30 For further info or support, please email: Barbara.childs@btinternet.com
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Latch On Green Ark (Devonport)www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon Green Ark Children’s Centre, Fore Street, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4DW Monday: 11:30 – 12:30 Latch On Plymptonwww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon The Rees Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2PS Monday: 13:00 – 14:30 Latch On SureStartwww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon Sure Start Community Room, Ham Drive, Plymouth PL2 2NJ Monday: 10:00 – 11:30
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Latch On DELL (Efford)www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon DELL Children’s Centre, Tuesday: 10:00 – 11:30 Latch On Stonehousewww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon 25 Manor Street, Tuesday: 11:00 – 12:00 Appointment only, please book: 07971 095353 |
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Latch On Nomonywww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon 27 St John’s Road, Cattledown, Plymouth, PL4 0PA Wednesday: 13:00 – 14:30 |
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Latch on Whitleighwww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon Four Greens Community Hub, Thursday: 10:00 – 11:30 |
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Latch On Four Woodswww.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon Four Woods Children’s Centre, Friday: 10:00 – 11:30 |
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