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Deciding how to
feed their baby is one of the most important decisions that new
WIC parents will make. The NYS WIC program promotes
breastfeeding as the first and preferred method for feeding
infants and helps breastfeeding moms by providing additional
foods and access to a wealth of breastfeeding information and
support. WIC local agencies are
charged with doing whatever they can to encourage breastfeeding.
Every agency has a Breastfeeding Coordinator and Breastfeeding
Peer Counselors who provide breastfeeding support services to
women at convenient times and locations. Some WIC agencies even
have breast pumps to loan or give to breastfeeding mothers.
For you, the first step that you can take
toward supporting breastfeeding moms is educating yourself. The
NYS WIC Training Center offers a variety of training programs
that focus on breastfeeding support and education. |
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Congratulations!
The New York State WIC Program recently received a performance award from the United States Department of Agriculture for “exceptional work promoting and supporting breastfeeding.”
Read the USDA's press release about this and other recent breastfeeding
program performance awards. |
Register Now For:
Specialized Breastfeeding: Hand
Expression and Breast Pumps
Peer Counselor Training
Breastfeeding…It’s What We Do! Basic Competencies for all Staff
Breastfeeding… It’s What We Do!
Counseling Skills for WIC Staff
Certified Lactation Counseling
Managing Peer Counselor Programs
Breastfeeding Links
Breastfeeding Partners Website
www.breastfeedingpartners.org - This website was
designed for WIC breastfeeding peer counselors, pregnant
women, breastfeeding mothers, and anyone else who has
questions about breastfeeding. Moms have access to helpful
advice that makes breastfeeding a more satisfying and
comfortable experience.
Health Children’s Center for
Breastfeeding
http://www.healthychildren.cc
The National Women's Health Information Center of the US
Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
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This website was created to provide FREE, reliable health
information for women everywhere.
La Leche League
http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html
- The official website of La Leche League includes
breastfeeding information, peer counseling, chat rooms etc.
LLL is an organization that offers information and
encouragement primarily through personal help to those women
who want to breastfeed their babies.
WIC Works
http://www.nal.usda.gov/wicworks
- WIC Works is a website designed for professionals in the
WIC program. Resources are available on the site,
interactive sessions to practice counseling skills, state
developed materials are shared on the site.
The United States Breastfeeding Committee
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
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The United States Breastfeeding Committee is committed to
protecting, supporting and protecting breastfeeding.
Information about legislation and policy making.
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