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Barriers and Contributors to Breastfeeding in WIC Mothers: A Social Ecological Perspective

Women who had breastfed previously breastfed were more likely to agree that breastfeeding assists with losing baby weight, babies fed breastmilk are less likely to get sick ), and breastfeeding helps mothers bond with their babies more quickly than formula feeding compared to those who had never breastfed. Breastfeeding duration was significantly related to employment status.

Infant Feeding Practices and Food Consumption Patterns of Children Participating in WIC

Compared with nonparticipants, fewer WIC infants were breastfed and consumed any vegetable but more consumed 100% juice. Fewer WIC toddlers and preschoolers consumed any fruit vs nonparticipants. The WIC toddlers were more likely to consume any sweet vs nonparticipants, especially sugar-sweetened beverages.

Maternal WIC Participation Improves Breastfeeding Rates: A Statewide Analysis of WIC Participants

Increased time with WIC improves breastfeeding duration

Telephone Peer Counseling of Breastfeeding Among WIC Participants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Telephone peer counseling program achieved gains in nonexclusive breastfeeding but modest improvements in exclusive breastfeeding were limited to Spanish- speaking women

WIC Participation and Breastfeeding Among White and Black Mothers: Data from Mississippi

WIC participation was negatively associated with breastfeeding initiation among whites but not blacks. WIC participation was not associated with breastfeeding duration for women of either race.

A Model for Breastfeeding Support: Think Arkansas WIC

Arkansas implemented a breastfeeding program including counseling, webinars, texting and other supports

Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months and complementary foods with breastfeeding until one year provide optimal health

The Effectiveness of Combined Appointments on Influenza Immunization Rates in a Rural WIC Population

Offering immunizations at the time of WIC appointments may increase overall rates of childhood immunizations in rural environments

Exploring the Potential for Technology-Based Nutrition Education Among WIC Recipients in Remote Alaska Native Communities

Technology based information may work in this population, especially if targeting the entire household and younger family members. However, they should limit the amount of cellular data used to participate which is costly in Alaska.

Household Food Insecurity and Dietary Patterns in Rural and Urban American Indian Families with Young Children

A high prevalence of food insecurity was determined (61%) and was associated with American Indian ethnicity, lower educational level, single adult households, WIC participation, and urban settings (p = 0.05).

Resource Types: Journal Article