Does WIC help with Breastfeeding?
WIC definitely supports breastfeeding! WIC clients can receive breastfeeding help and support from WIC. All WIC staff members at each clinic are dedicated to helping women breastfeed. Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are also ready to help. WIC helps clients learn: • Why breastfeeding is the best start for baby • How to latch baby on correctly • How to correct breastfeeding problems • How to increase breast milk supply • How to breastfeed while working • How to pump and store breast milk • A father’s role in supporting breastfeeding • …and much more. Breastfeeding women can also receive breastfeeding aids to own or borrow free of charge, if they are eligible. WIC employees trained in breastfeeding can determine eligibility for: • Electric breast pumps • Hand breast pumps • Pedal breast pumps • Different sized breast pump flanges • Breast shells • Supplemental Nursing Systems (SNS) • Baby cup feeders For Utah County WIC clients call the Breastfeeding Warmline 801-851-7312 for questions and