WIC Participants

Understanding Young Parents

“In 2013, there were 3.6 million young parents (those ages 18 to 24) living with their children in the United States.1 These young adults face particular challenges gaining the skills, […]

Estimating the Potential Impacts of the Administrations Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal on Safety Net Programs Using Microsimulation

The report details the potential effects of reductoins in WIC funding for the program and participants (2017-2018).

Patient–Provider Communication and Counseling about Gestational Weight Gain and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions and Experiences of Latinas Pregnant with their First Child

Additionally, analysis revealed that although participants value information received from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program counselors, they would like to receive more information from their primary healthcare providers about adequate GWG.

The Effect of Baby-friendly Status on Exclusive Breastfeeding in U.S. Hospitals

The BF hospital designation was associated with significantly higher EBF rates independent of demographic variables. Support for hospitals to attain the BF hospital designation is a meaningful public health goal.

Challenges Related to Pregnancy and Returning to Work after Childbirth in a Rural, Tourism-Dependent Community

This project looked at pregnanacy and returning to work concerns in a rural, tourism dependent community Focus group participants found the WIC clinic to be helpful, however the cilnic previously had difficultly getting regular attendance especially during tousit season and poor weather for a monthly lactation group.

Integrating Obstetrical Care and WIC Nutritional Services to Address Maternal Obesity and Postpartum Weight Retention

In this trial fifty-three African-American women were randomized into the intervention and control groups. Intervention participants retained significantly less gestational weight gain than control participants - proving that an integrated WIC and obstetrical service model is feasible and can limit postpartum weight retention in obese women.

Patient–Provider Communication and Counseling about Gestational Weight Gain and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions and Experiences of Latinas Pregnant with their First Child

Federal Nutrition Program Revisions Impact Low-Income Households’ Food Purchases

WIC food package revisions appear associated with improved nutritional profiles of food purchases among WIC participating households compared with low-income nonparticipating households. These package revisions may encourage WIC families to make healthier choices among their overall packaged food purchases. WIC households purcase fewed calories, less sodium sugar and total fat along with refined grains, grain desserts and SSB. They also purchase more fruits and vegetables

Elena: El Camino de una Futura Madera

Fotonovella for worksite lactation accommodation.

Elena: El Camino del Regreso al Trabajo

Fotonovella for worksite lactation accommodation.