Breastfeeding

The Impact of WIC on Breastfeeding Initiation and Gestational Weight Gain: Case Study of South Carolina Medicaid Mothers

WIC participation is associated with an increase in breastfeeding initiation among black mothers by nearly 7%, with no statistically significant effect among white mothers.

Comparison of Support for Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months of Age from Conventional and Alternative Pediatric Primary Care Providers

When asked about factors that were important or very important to the decision to breastfeed for more than 12 months, women in both health care provider groups identified similar leading factors as being important or very important, except the alternative health care provider group was less likely to indicate that their family’s recommendations or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) support were important.

Relationship of Feeding Practices with Sleep Duration on Infant Weight at 12 Months

In this study neither breastfeeding nor sleep duration were associated with weight gain during infancy.

An Assessment of the Social Cognitive Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach

These results demonstrate the utility of the HAPA model in predicting exclusive breastfeeding behavior among low-income women attending WIC. LATCH is a theoretically sound text messaging intervention that can be used to augment and reinforce the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling process.

Low Rate of Initiation and Short Duration of Breastfeeding in a Maternal and Infant Home Visiting Project Targeting Rural, Southern, African American Women

Breastfeeding intent and beliefs as well as pre-pregnancy weight class significantly predicted breastfeeding initiation.

Breastfeeding Initiation in Mothers with Repeat Cesarean Section: The Impact of Marital Status

After adjusting for potential confounders, married women who had a repeat C-section were 2.2 times more likely to never breastfeed compared to women with vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC).

Food-Package Assignments and Breastfeeding Initiation Before and After a Change in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

After the change, fewer WIC mothers of new infants received the partial breastfeeding package. More WIC mothers received the full breastfeeding package, but more mothers also received the full formula package

Comparison of Food Intake Among Infants and Toddlers Participating in a South Central Texas WIC Program Reveals Some Improvements After WIC Package Changes

Breastfeeding initiation, breastfeeding duration, age of introduction of complementary foods, and exposures to baby food fruits, vegetables, and meats among infants did not improve after the package changes. Significantly fewer infants received cereal in their bottles and fewer toddlers consumed vegetables and eggs after the package changes.

The Impact of the 2009 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Food Package Revisions on Participants: A Systematic Review

The review demonstrated an improved dietary intake and an increase in the availability of healthier foods and beverages in authorized WIC stores. The revised food package was also associated with improved dietary intake of WIC participants. Mixed results were demonstrated in regard to improved breastfeeding outcomes.

Impact of Policy Changes on Overweight Rates Among Low-Income Children Participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Issuance rates of the "fully breastfeeding" package at infant WIC enrollment increased by 86% with the package changes. Rates also increased significantly for 2- and 6-month-old infants. Issuance rates of packages that included formula decreased significantly.