Local Support
Breastfeeding Groups in Bury
Are you breastfeeding and looking for support and advice, or just want to meet other breastfeeding parents for a chat?
Come along to our friendly support groups, run by Bury Health Visiting Service and Bury Live Well Service.
Thursday: Radcliffe Children's Centre, M26 3RD
10am - 12pm
For further information contact Vicky Thomas (Specialist Health Visitor Infant Feeding) 07955 434896
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The Bury Directory Breastfeeding page for further details and support, or scan the QR code here >>
Breastfeeding support
'Bury Live Well' service
As well as the above support groups, the Live Well Team can provide telephone support. You can either make a self-referral or ask your health visitor to refer you.
To make a self-referral or to find out more information about the drop-in breastfeeding group contact on (opt 3)or request support online.
Breastfeeding Support
B.O.O.B’s in Bury
B.O.O.B.’s is a local charity offering a range of support including Facebook/Instagram updates, support groups and volunteer peer support.
To find out more about B.O.O.B’s visit: BOOBS in Bury - Breastfeeding in Salford.
You can contact them via phone on 07426835535, or chat to them on their Facebook page:
breastfeeding support
The Parenting Collective CIC
Parenting Support and Sling Library- local sessions for sling hire and advice. Some sessions are on a drop in basis, and some appointment only. Appointments for the sling library can be booked via the website.
National Support
national support
National Breastfeeding Helpline
You can contact the national breastfeeding helpline by telephone, or visit their website
Medication / drugs whilst breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Network
For specific questions about medications or treatments, please contact the drugs in breastmilk information service druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
You can also visit their Facebook page or website using the button below.
National support
Anya Breastfeeding App
Pregnancy and parenting support on your phone. The Anya app provides every parent/carer with practical and emotional support on the overwhelming journey into parenthood. Using smart technology, the app provides parents and parents-to-be with vital support on their breastfeeding and parenting journey, anytime, anywhere.
Increases confidence – Parenting and breastfeeding are hard, and every child is different. The team is available on a phone or tablet alongside everyone, 24/7.
Nurtures wellbeing – It’s the 3am worries that can get new parents down. #AskAnya and they get the reassurance to put their mind at rest.
Supports breastfeeding – The unique LatchAid 3D tool has been designed to help increase feeding confidence and latch, where parents are.
Grows knowledge – How do parents know what’s right? The team only give evidence-based information. Trusted by the NHS in the UK.
Gives them the best start – It takes a village. Anya specialists are alongside every parent to achieve feeding & parenting goals now and in the future.
Download the Anya app via the App Store or Google Play.