Who is eligible for a WIC breastpump?
[ top ] Most women, in normal circumstances can establish and maintain breastfeeding without using a breast pump. We recommend that mothers exclusively breastfeed their full term healthy babies for at least three to four weeks before giving bottles. If you plan to combine breast and bottle feeding, it is important to first establish your breastmilk supply and feel comfortable breastfeeding. If you are having difficulty with breastfeeding please call us for help, you may qualify for a hand pump. For breastfeeding mothers who are returning to work or school we have hand pumps to help you maintain your milk supply while separated from you baby. For some women, a pump is necessary to establish and then maintain lactation due to a critical situation involving mother and infant separation or a medical need. Common reasons that we loan pumps for medical need include, premature baby, mother or baby hospitalized, mother of twins or triplets, infant with slow weight gain or failure to thrive, or
