Why can’t my partially breastfeeding infant receive formula the first month of life?
To help protect mother’s milk supply, formula will not be issued from WIC to breastfeeding infants up to one month of age. WIC wants to support mom’s breastfeeding establishment. Instead of formula WIC will be offering breastfeeding education and guidance. WIC offers breastfeeding moms referrals to breastfeeding professionals, an enhanced food package, breast pumps, etc.
Related Questions
- If infant is premature, do we use chronological age or adjusted age for the maximum amounts of formula per month? Will solid foods be delayed for premature infants?
- Can I switch to Parents Choice Infant Formula at the end of the month and then go back to feeding my baby the WIC brand?
- As a major infant formula manufacturer, what is Nestlé’s view on breastfeeding?
