Breastfeeding Support
At WIC of Merced and Mariposa Counties we want you to succeed at breastfeeding, this is why we provide our participants with the best tools and resources to be successful.
Lactation Support
WIC has IBCLCs and other lactation professions to help with your breastfeeding journey. Mothers may receive additional assistance at any of the WIC sites during there appointments or they may call for a phone consultation.
Lactation Services:
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Trained certified lactation educators onsite
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Lactation consultants
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One-on-one personalized breastfeeding education and support
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Individual and group classes for prenatal and breastfeeding moms
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Routine follow-up calls to breastfeeding moms
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Breastfeeding Warm Line
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Electric breast pumps
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Referrals
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Peer Counselors
WIC has PCs who are moms that have breastfed and want to help other moms succeed in nursing their babies, too. They want to help provide moms-to-be and new moms with information and encouragement. Peer counselors are here to encourage, educate, and connect with new moms, like you. Their main goal is to help you and your baby on this journey. PCs:
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Help pregnant women get ready to breastfeed
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Talk to mothers about their thoughts on breastfeeding
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Help new mothers get breastfeeding off to a good start
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Explain ways to prevent common breastfeeding problems
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Talk to mothers about ways to solve common breastfeeding problems
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Refer mothers to lactation specialists, health care providers, and other services
Breast Pump Loans
WIC offers free manual and electric breast pumps for moms with high-risk babies who must be separated from them, and for moms who are working and going to school. WIC can also help you receive a pump through medical or your private insurance. Ask your WIC counselor or call for help.
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Local Prenatal Resources
Click on any one of the below tabs to be redirected to local prenatal resources.
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