Does Anyone Know How WIC Helps You When You Breastfeed...?
Hello everyone I was just wondering if anyone knows what happens with wic if you are going to breastfeed? I know if you don't breastfeed they give you formula so I was wondering what they offer to nursing moms and I'm from IL . If that makes any difference
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Breastfeeding moms receive benefits for 1 year instead of 6 months
Children who are exclusively breastfed receive more benefits from 6m-12m
Juice-144 oz
Milk-24 qts
Breakfast cereal-36 oz
Cheese-1 lb
Eggs-2 doz
Whole wheat-1 lb
Legumes-1 lb OR Peanut Butter-18 oz
Fruits & Veggies-$10
They will provide you w/ a pump, breast shells, or supplementers to help you continually to breastfeed. They also provide counseling & educational materials.
Babies that are exclusively breastfed receive twice the amount of jarred baby food & also get 77oz of jarred meat. Formula fed babies do not get meat.
Hope this helps
Wen u do breast feed you get more food checks for u than the.baby but they give u checks for the baby but not alot. This is after you give birth and recertify.