Breastfeeding
The WIC Program promotes breastfeeding as the optimal and preferred method of infant feeding. Breastfeeding provides better health, nutrition, immunological and developmental benefits to both mother and infant. WIC provides breastfeeding information, support and assistance on an individual basis when needed, education materials and a positive clinic environment which endorses breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding.
The new WIC food package has improved for the breastfeeding mothers and infants. Additions to the mothers’ package include: choice of one pound of whole wheat bread, tortillas or brown rice; cash value voucher for fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and canned tuna or salmon. Quantities depend on whether the mother is exclusively or partially breastfeeding. Breastfeeding infants’ package will now include jar baby fruits and vegetables at 6 months of age.
If there is a need for assistance with breastfeeding or questions, please contact your local Health Department and ask for the Breastfeeding Coordinator.
For more information download “You can Breastfeed!” PDF Booklet.
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