Breastfeeding

Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics

NWA recognizes the ongoing commitment of WIC staff to improve and sustain breastfeeding rates. The Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics is an integral part of the […]

The Use of Banked Donor Milk in WIC

Addresses these questions: Why Use Donor Human Milk Over Infant Formula? Who Receives Donor Milk? Is Donor Human Milk Safe? Why Support Banked Human Milk for WIC Mothers?

Statement on Progress Towards the Gold Standard

The following statement was made on September 10, 2016, at the National WIC Association’s Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Promotion Conference in Denver, Colorado, by its then board of directors chair, […]

Enhancing Breastfeeding Support in WIC: The Case for Increasing the Number of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

Having access to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) can greatly enhance the breastfeeding services provided by WIC and support mothers who experience complex breastfeeding needs. Yet, a recent […]

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: A Successful Program That Should be Expanded

WIC’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based resource for pregnant women and new moms participating in WIC. The National WIC Association recommends increased federal support to make peer […]

National WIC Program Data

How WIC Helps The United States of America Includes statistics on WIC participants by category, breastfeeding rates, and more for the entire United States

2020 WIC Policy Priorities

NWA’S 2020 WIC Policy Priorities: Fully fund WIC in FY 2020 and provide food-cost flexibility Invest in the Contingency Fund to ensure continued WIC operations Expand the WIC Breastfeeding Peer […]

WIC For A Stronger, Healthier America

THE CRITICAL NEED FOR WIC Across the United States, in urban and rural areas, WIC’s time-limited services and benefits ensure that children get a strong, healthy start in life. There […]

How The WIC Program Supports Breastfeeding

“WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and improved healthcare access for more than 7 million at-risk low-income women, infants, and children…”

WIC mom, New Jersey

“I love WIC because it keeps me informed with the things my baby and I need to be doing – for example, eating the right/healthy foods to support both of […]