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How does WIC support breastfeeding?

April 26, 2017breastfeeding support WIC

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How does WIC support breastfeeding?

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(Best Start Link Here) • What infant formulas are available through WIC? • What do I bring to my WIC appointment? • What is the Vendor/Merchant Program? • Where are WIC clinics located in Hamilton County? • Where can I get more information? • WIC ANSWERS What is WIC? WIC is a program that offers nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, nutritious foods, and health referrals to women, infants, and children who qualify. Who participates in WIC? • Pregnant women • Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday) • Non-breastfeeding, postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends) • Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 45 percent of all infants born in the United States. • Children up to their 5th birthday. What does WIC offer? • Vouchers for healthy foods • Nutrition education • Breastfeeding help and support (Best Start Link Here) • Easy access to childhood immunizations and physical exams (EPSD&T) • Referrals to other health a