Resource Types: <span>Journal Article</span>

“Whatever Average Is”: Understanding African American Mothers’ Perceptions of Infant Weight, Growth, and Health

These findings suggest that mothers use multiple models to interpret and respond to child weight. An anthropological focus on the complex social and structural factors shaping what is considered "normal" and "abnormal" infant weight is critical for shaping appropriate and successful interventions.

Infant Mortality and Race in Kansas: Associations with Women, Infants, and Children Services

Differences in education levels between mothers affected infant mortality to a greater degree than WIC program participation alone in the analysis. The infant mortality rate for black and Hispanic mothers was lower for WIC program participants. The WIC program may be beneficial for reducing infant mortality racial disparities but program participation should be expanded to affect maternal health disparities at the population level

Can Targeted Transfers Improve Birth Outcomes? Evidence from the Introduction of the WIC Program

Our preferred estimates suggest that WIC initiation raised average birth weight by 2 g, or by 7 g among infants born to mothers with low education levels. These translate into estimated birth weight increases among participating mothers of approximately 18 to 29 g.

Strengths and Challenges of the Alaska WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program: A Qualitative Study of Program Implementation

The intervention program was successful and used texting and online support groups for women. The programs accesibility, relatability and knowledge were listed as the positive elements while confusion about the programs role, limited hours, funding and in person contact was listed as limitations.

Breastfeeding Is Associated With Higher Retention in WIC After Age 1

Mothers who engaged in any type of breastfeeding from 6-12 months were more likely than other mothers to recertify their children in WIC.

A Community Partnership to Support Breastfeeding Mothers of Late Preterm Infants

A community intervention was created to bridge the gap between the local health system and the WIC breastfeeding program to expedite early breastfeeding support for mothers of late preterm infants.

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Text Message Intervention Used as an Adjunct Tool by WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors: The LATCH Pilot

Mothers enrolled in WIC had access to the 18-30 week intervention program. The intervention group was more likely to meet their breastfeeding goals (however the sample was small n-50).

Associations Between Peer Counseling and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: An Analysis of Minnesota Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Receipt of peer services was positively associated with breastfeeding initiation and continued breastfeeding from birth through 12 months postpartum, with no significant differences between race, ethnicity or mother's country of origin.

Maternal Distraction During Breast- and Bottle Feeding Among WIC and Non-WIC Mothers

Whether or not the mother was enrolled in WIC was not a significant factor/predictor of distraction during feeding times

The Impact of Federal Policy Changes and Initiatives on Breastfeeding Initiation Rates and Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants

The studies show an increase in breastfeeding rates among WIC participants in the past 2 decades, including an increased access to supports. However additional research is needed to understand universal breastfeeding indicators.

Resource Types: Journal Article