Postpartum

The Impact of the Revised WIC Food Package on Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Analysis comparing WIC recipients before and after the changes to the WIC food package in 2009, showed that there were improvements in diet quality and nutrient intake, but these results […]

California Breastfeeding Coalition: Webinar – COVID-19: Infant Feeding During The Postpartum Period

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy and Breastfeeding during COVID-19

The First 1,000 Days: Listening to America’s Mothers

When it comes to diet and feeding practices, existing research is limited on low-income families in the United States. Even where the data are clear, they are only one part […]

Maternal and Child Mortality in the US: The Role of WIC in Addressing the Crisis

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country—26.4 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015.

Perspectives on HIV Testing Among WIC-Enrolled Postpartum Women: Implications for Intervention Development

Abstract Low-income minority women are disproportionately represented among those living with HIV in the U.S and also at-risk for substance abuse and intimate partner violence-collectively called the SAVA syndemic-which may […]

Marijuana Use During and After Pregnancy and Association of Prenatal Use on Birth Outcomes: A Population-Based Study

Abstract Background: We sought to describe the correlates of marijuana use during and after pregnancy, and to examine the independent relationship between prenatal marijuana use and infant outcomes. Study design: […]

Effect of Lifestyle Coaching Including Telemonitoring and Telecoaching on Gestational Weight Gain and Postnatal Weight Loss: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background: Obesity during pregnancy, excessive gestational weight gain (GWG), and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) are associated with health risks for mothers and their offspring. Face-to-face lifestyle interventions can reduce […]

Trends in Breastfeeding Disparities in US Infants by WIC Eligibility and Participation

Abstract Objective: To examine the trends in breastfeeding disparities across Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) eligibility and participation statuses in the last 2 decades. Design: […]

Associations Between Gestational Weight Gain and Rate of Infancy Weight Gain in Hawaii and Puerto Rico WIC Participants

Abstract Background: Excessive gestational weight gain and rapid infancy weight gain (RIWG) are associated with increased susceptibility to childhood obesity. Since low-income and minority children are particularly at risk, investigation […]