In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Visit the KY WIC Nutrition Education page or the USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support Page for more resources.įor more information about the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program, please call Ann Stevens at 885-4149 ext. Our peer counselors are available to support mothers outside of regular business hours to answer any breastfeeding questions our WIC mothers may have or to provide immediate referral to a Certified Lactation Counselor. After delivery, the peer counselor will continue to provide support throughout your breastfeeding experience. This is done through mailings, phone calls, and text messaging if requested. Peer Counselor ServicesĪ JCHD WIC peer counselor will contact you during your pregnancy and assist you with any questions, or concerns you may have with breastfeeding.

WIC breastfeeding peer counselors provide a valuable service to our mothers by addressing the barriers to breastfeeding by offering breastfeeding education, support, and role modeling. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is designed to provide mother to mother (paraprofessional) breastfeeding support and basic breastfeeding education to WIC Program mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is the best way to both nourish and nurture your baby. WIC promotes, supports and encourages mothers to breastfeed their babies for the many proven health, nutrition, and emotional benefits to both mothers and babies.

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