Our Feed and Nurture Group is a welcoming space for parents and carers to connect, share, and receive support.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or caring for a newborn or toddler, the Feed and Nurture Groups at The Beehive, The Barn and St. Edmunds Family Hubs are here for you. These free, drop-in groups offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you can get expert advice on infant feeding and meet other local families.

🤱 Support and Information

Our trained Infant Feeding Peer Supporters are on hand to offer friendly, non-judgmental guidance on all aspects of baby feeding—including breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and combination feeding. Whether you have questions, concerns, or just want reassurance, we’re here to help.

👪 Social Connection

Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, but you’re not alone. This group is a great opportunity to meet other parents, share experiences, and build a supportive network in your local community.

👶 Open to All

Whether you’re a first-time parent or have older children, everyone is welcome. The group is suitable for:

• Expectant parents
• New parents
• Parents with babies and toddlers

Once a month we offer our no rush to mush session so you can find out when your baby might be ready to start solids. We also talk about supporting early relationship building, returning to work and breastfeeding, finding the right bra and more.

Check our what’s on pages for dates, times and venues, just search Feed and Nurture group.

For information or support please contact us – 

• Infant Feeding phone: 07500 952216
• Social media, just search NHS Infant Feeding Torbay
• Infant Feeding clinic – every Wednesdays at the Beehive, Paignton and Thursday at St. Edmunds, Torquay; please book through the Advice Line, details below
• Baby Feeding Group – Monday’s and Wednesday’s check out the what’s on page for dates and times
• To see our specialist infant feeding lactation consultant Health Visitor, contact the advice line to make an appointment. Tel: 0300 333 5352 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) or Email: publichealthnursing.torbay@nhs.net
• National Breastfeeding helpline – Breastfeeding information and support available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 0300 100 0212 or chat via their website