I went to the WIC office almost everyday for free help nursing. My son was born with Down Syndrome. It really was what kept me going. I needed that help and it was there for me for FREE.
Leah Hollenbeck
WIC mom
Breastfeeding Mother
Breastfeeding provides short and long-term health advantages to mothers and infants as well as emotional, developmental and economic benefits.
WIC recommends women exclusively breastfeed their infants (breast milk only) until their babies are about 6 months old, and then breastfeed in addition to solids until the baby is at least one year of age. Breastfeeding beyond one year continues to provide health and emotional benefits and should continue for as long as mom and baby desire.
During a woman’s pregnancy, the WIC program teaches her how to breastfeed. Once she’s had her baby, WIC provides peer counseling and support as well as breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies. Breastfeeding moms on WIC also receive more food and for a longer time period.
