Peer Support groups

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

 

Monday

West Hill Toddler Group

For 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 Support

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/rootscommunityenhancement

Run by peer supporters. Siblings & partners welcome.

The Clinic Room, Dawlish Hospital, EX7 9DH

Monday: 13:00 – 14:30

Tuesday

Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support Group

Facebook: Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support Group

Stay & Play, Sidmouth Youth Centre, Manstone Lane, Sidmouth EX10 9TS

Tuesday: 13:15 – 14:45

Wednesday

Bosom Buddies

www.facebook.com/exmouthbosombuddies/

Exmouth Children’s Centre, Moorfield Road, Exmouth EX8 3QW

Wednesday: 13:00 – 14:45

Thursday

Friday

Axminster Baby Cafe

www.facebook.com/AxminsterBabyCafe

The Pippins Community Centre, Lyme Road, Axminster EX13 5AZ

Friday: 10:00 – 11.30 (Term Time only)

Bumps & Babies

Facebook: Sidmouth Breastfeeding Support Group

Primley URC Hall, Sidmouth, EX10 9LB

Friday: 10:00 – 11:30

Tel: Maggie 07980 581731
Tel: Angie 07889 755777

 

Monday

The Baby Room

www.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 Group

http://www.thenestsw.org

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

Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 (Term Time only)

Please book at http://www.thenestsw.org/events

Tuesday

The Baby Room

www.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/

23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB

Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00

Nesters Antenatal Drop-In

http://www.thenestsw.org

For 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
Week 2 – Online on Zoom

Please book at http://www.thenestsw.org/events

Drifter’s Café

11-12 High Street ,Crediton, EX17 3AE
Breastfeeding group (more info to follow)

Tuesday: 13:00 – 1500

Wednesday

The Baby Room

www.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/

23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB

Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00

Thursday

St Thomas Tots

The Saint Thomas Centre, Church Road, Exeter EX2 9AX

Thursday: 9.30 – 11.30

The Baby Room

www.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/

23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB

Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00

Friday

The Baby Room

www.exeterbabies.co.uk/breastfeeding/where-to-get-help/

23 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB

Monday to Friday: 9:30 – 15:00

 

Monday

Tuesday

Cullompton Parent Support Group

www.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)

Wednesday

Hummingbirds

www.facebook.com/Healthybabiesuk

Healthy Babies, 4 Barrington St, Tiverton EX16 6PU

Wednesday: 10:30 – 12:30 (Term Time only)

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Early Nourishment – Nourish Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

Early Nourishment Centre, Barnstaple, EX311DE

Monday (not Bank Holidays): 10.30 – 12:00

Please book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

Tuesday

Wednesday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

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 Group

Devon Antenatal and First Aid Hub, Boutport street, Barnstaple EX31 1TD

Wednesday: 10:00 – 12:00

Thursday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

South St Church, South Street, Braunton EX33 2AS

Thursday: 13:00 – 14:30

Please Book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

Friday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

Ilfracombe – Please check eventbrite for location

Thursday: 13:00 – 14:30

Please Book at http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Kingsbridge Nurslings

devonnurslings@gmail.com
Facebook: Nurslings Breastfeeding and Mama Support Group

Kingsbridge Family Church, Baptist Lane, Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1QD

Wednesday: 10 – 11.30am

Please bookwww.bookwhen.com/kbnurslings

Thursday

Friday

Ivybridge Latch On

www.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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Thursday

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

Bideford Bay Children’s Centre, Victoria Park, Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ

Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:30

Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

 

Thursday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

Torrington Children’s Centre, Borough Rd, Great Torrington, Torrington EX38 7NU

Thursday: 10:00 – 11:30

Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

Friday

Early Nourishment – Nourished Drop-in

www.earlynourishment.co.uk
www.fb.com/earlynourishment

Holsworthy Children’s Centre, Great Oak Meadow, Holsworthy EX22 6EX

Thursday: 10:30 – 12:00

Please Book at: http://earlynourishment.eventbrite.com

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support

Facebook: 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

 

Thursday

Friday

 

Monday

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 Plympton

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

The Rees Centre, Mudge Way, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2PS

Monday: 13:00 – 14:30

Latch On SureStart

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

Sure Start Community Room, Ham Drive, Plymouth PL2 2NJ

Monday: 10:00 – 11:30

 

Tuesday

Latch On DELL (Efford)

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

DELL Children’s Centre,
375 Blandford Road, Efford, Plymouth, PL3 6JD

Tuesday: 10:00 – 11:30

Latch On Stonehouse

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

25 Manor Street,
Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL

Tuesday: 11:00 – 12:00

Appointment only, please book: 07971 095353

Wednesday

Latch On Nomony

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

27 St John’s Road, Cattledown, Plymouth, PL4 0PA

Wednesday: 13:00 – 14:30

Thursday

Latch on Whitleigh

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

Four Greens Community Hub,
15 Whitleigh Green, Plymouth PL5 4DD

Thursday: 10:00 – 11:30

Friday

Latch On Four Woods

www.facebook.com/PlymouthLatchon

Four Woods Children’s Centre,
415 Crownhill Road, Plymouth PL5 2LN

Friday: 10:00 – 11:30

 

Friday