Scope: <span>Research</span>

Beyond Breastfeeding: Exploring the Influence of Maternal Control Over Child Health Behavior Among African American Women Infants and Children Nutritional Supplementation Program

In African American enrolled in WIC, there was no relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and maternal control over physical activity or child eating behaviors. Findings also revealed moderate to high levels of maternal control among WIC participants who breastfed for 3 months.

Perspectives on Infant Feeding Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices of Hispanic Mothers Enrolled in WIC: Implications for Breastfeeding Peer Counseling

The results for early introduction of solid foods indicated that Hispanic mothers in WIC are less likely to introduce solid food early and add cereal to a baby’s bottle.

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.

New Opportunities for Breastfeeding Promotion and Support in WIC: Review of WIC Food Packages, Improving Balance and Choice

The article supports taking multiple measures to support breastfeeding in the WIC population, including food package incentives, counselors, and extended incentives if the mother continues to breastfeed

Factors Identified by Nutritionists as Affecting Breastfeeding Rates Among Participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

WIC Nutritionists in Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties have positive attitudes toward breastfeeding and provide support for mothers seeking it in the form of education and resources early in pregnancy. Each clinic should have the opportunity to determine the key barriers to breastfeeding in their clinic population and find evidence-based interventions that will best serve their clients.

The Impact of WIC on Breastfeeding Initiation and Gestational Weight Gain: Case Study of South Carolina Medicaid Mothers

WIC participation is associated with an increase in breastfeeding initiation among black mothers by nearly 7%, with no statistically significant effect among white mothers.

Comparison of Support for Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months of Age from Conventional and Alternative Pediatric Primary Care Providers

When asked about factors that were important or very important to the decision to breastfeed for more than 12 months, women in both health care provider groups identified similar leading factors as being important or very important, except the alternative health care provider group was less likely to indicate that their family’s recommendations or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) support were important.

Relationship of Feeding Practices with Sleep Duration on Infant Weight at 12 Months

In this study neither breastfeeding nor sleep duration were associated with weight gain during infancy.

An Assessment of the Social Cognitive Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach

These results demonstrate the utility of the HAPA model in predicting exclusive breastfeeding behavior among low-income women attending WIC. LATCH is a theoretically sound text messaging intervention that can be used to augment and reinforce the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling process.

Scope: Research