F.A.B - Wakefield

02/09/2026

Families and Babies can help with so much more then Breastfeeding. Including helping you make safe and informed choices about how to feed and care for your baby by providing non-biased, up to date information.
Through BBB’s we can help all birthing and non-birthing people. Including partners, grandparents, family and friends; anyone who is supporting the birthing parent with the care of a child. We have even supported Childminders and group leaders!
Bumps, Babies & Beyond drop-ins are always held at a time and location that anyone can come to, with the added bonus of a local, family friendly activity happening at the same time. From baby groups to street kitchens, we are there answering questions and giving support. We can talk about anything related to you and your baby and if it is something we cannot directly help with, we can point you in the right direction for the answers you need.
Why not pop along to our Bumps, Babies & Beyond drop-in support near you. No appointment is needed, just show up and ask for the FAB Peer Supporter. You never know, you might decide to stay and enjoy the group session too.

02/09/2026

Exciting news! We have been awarded a pot of funding to train a small number of volunteers that are committed to supporting families in Wakefield!

This means you'll get to train for free, including your first year of FAB membership! So you can save on costs and still learn how to support breastfeeding families!

We are looking to recruit volunteers to:
🩷Provide peer support at breastfeeding support groups
🩷Make weekly phone calls to new parents
🩷Take a turn on our 24 hour helpline - this is done from your home via mobile phone
🩷Moderate our social media pages and groups
🩷Assist with fundraising – planning or supporting
🩷Help with signing companies up to the breastfeeding friendly scheme

Email [email protected] to enquire for more details!

Wakefield Family Hubs Wakefield BID Wakefield Council MY Maternity & Neonatal Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team Home-Start Wakefield & District

02/09/2026

It would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to nominate Families and Babies for the Movement for Good £1,000!

Click the link below to nominate us!

https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1136594&ct=community&i=1788337059-82204.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

31/08/2026

Can you take a second to vote for FAB in the Wakefield BID awards?

✨Best charity/community organisation https://usgnetwork.fillout.com/bidawardscharitable

✨People's choice award
https://usgnetwork.fillout.com/bidawardspeopleschoice

https://www.wakefieldbid.co.uk/news/2026/bid-awards-2026/

31/08/2026

You don't need to go out and buy the latest gadgets and equipment to breastfeed your baby. You don't need to buy ni**le cream, formula, bottles, pumps, or shields, just in case.

We understand that some people will need or want to use them, and that is absolutely okay. We understand that some families will opt to pump, and that is also absolutely okay.

For exclusively nursing families though, most of the time, all you will need is you, your baby, and qualified breastfeeding support. We aren't against any of these tools, we are here to provide families with evidence based information to use them safely and effectively.

https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/thinking-of-breastfeeding/what-do-i-need/

☎️ FREE 24hr helpline: 01924 851901
📲 Facebook group FAB Wakefield Breastfeeding Support
🤝 FAB Wakefield Community Groups: https://www.familiesandbabies.org.uk/locations/wakefield/wakefield-groups/

30/08/2026

Where you can find FAB this week! Here is a list of our breastfeeding groups and pop up support this week - Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September!

BBB Pop Up at Wakefield Street Kitchen Wednesday 6pm-7pm!

It's also Reunion Party week at Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford on Tuesday, we hope to see some of our past families there!

For a full list of our breastfeeding groups, see our website here: https://www.familiesandbabies.org.uk/locations/wakefield/
Cancellations and updates are posted on our Facebook and Instagram.



Wakefield Libraries Butterflies Family Hub - Normanton Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth Oakhill Family Hub - Featherstone Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team Wakefield Wellbeing MY Maternity & Neonatal FYI Wakefield (UK) Wakefield Mumbler Family Hub - Wakefield

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

Has anyone ever said to you that you need to wait for your breasts to refill?

That there won't be enough milk for your baby if you've expressed and then they wake for a feed?

This is not correct.

There is always breastmilk flowing. We don't need to wait a specific amount of time before offering the breast again. Babies are very efficient at what they do and they can work to get the milk they need.

In terms of expressing, this can be more about keeping that oxytocin flowing, initiating another letdown. Pump stimulation is something your body needs to time to get used to.

If you have expressed and baby wakes, please don't think you have to wait before offering them the breast. Go for it. They may be a little fussier whilst they initiate your letdown but some gentle breast compressions can help with this.

Remember your breasts are like rivers not lakes, there is always milk flowing 💗

☎️ FREE 24hr helpline: 01924 851901
📲 Facebook group FAB Wakefield Breastfeeding Support
🤝 FAB Wakefield Community Groups: https://www.familiesandbabies.org.uk/locations/wakefield/wakefield-groups/

23/08/2026

Where you can find FAB this week! Here is a list of our breastfeeding groups and pop up support this week - Monday 24th - Friday 28th August!

BBB Pop Up at Wakefield District City of Sanctuary Wednesday 10am-2pm!

It's also Reunion Party week at Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford on Tuesday, we hope to see some of our past families there!

For a full list of our breastfeeding groups, see our website here: https://www.familiesandbabies.org.uk/locations/wakefield/
Cancellations and updates are posted on our Facebook and Instagram.



Wakefield Libraries Butterflies Family Hub - Normanton Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth Oakhill Family Hub - Featherstone Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team Wakefield Wellbeing MY Maternity & Neonatal FYI Wakefield (UK) Wakefield Mumbler Family Hub - Wakefield