An enhanced food package is available for participants who are exclusively breastfeeding their babies and not receiving infant formula from WIC. In addition, breast pumps and other breastfeeding aids are also available. They are here daily to answer any questions moms may have either during pregnancy or after the baby arrives. There are currently four Certified Lactation Counselors on staff at Wayne County WIC. One-on-one or individual education is also available for those who are unable to attend a class or prefer a more personal experience. This class is taught by an RN who is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and includes information on every aspect of breastfeeding to help participants in making a decision on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding classes are offered twice a month to WIC participants. A Breastfeeding Coordinator and Breastfeeding Peer Helpers are trained to assist mothers in making informed decisions about infant feeding and assisting mothers with breastfeeding concerns or questions. Wayne County WIC established a full-time Breastfeeding Department in April 2010. WIC is striving to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding among women enrolled in the program.
#OHIO WIC SERIES#
These are not a series but a one-time class.īreastfeeding promotion and support are integral parts of the WIC program.
All classes are available to WIC participants and are a 30-45 minute commitment. Monthly classes are also offered for moms with infants ready to start solids as well as a class for infants beginning to explore table foods and drinking from a cup. Twice a month hands-on classes are offered for children 2-5 years old to engage them in the food/nutrition process as well as to provide families with healthy recipes and food ideas that children will eat.
Consideration is always given to the participant's language, educational background, and environmental limitations. to provide nutrition education within the context of the ethnic and cultural preferences of the participant.to promote the optimal use of WIC supplemental foods and other nutritious foods.to achieve a positive change in the food consumption habits related to the participant's nutritional risk.to teach the relationship between proper nutrition and good health.Nutrition education is available to all adult WIC participants or parents or caregivers of child and/or infant participants. The goals of nutrition education are: