Breastfeeding
Peer Counselor

Support For Your
Breastfeeding Goals

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Who is a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor?
  • A mother, just like you, who lives in your community;
  • A peer who has valuable experience from breastfeeding her own baby and knows what it's like being a new mom;
  • A resource who is here to support you and help you meet your goals;
  • A friend who is available in the WIC clinic, over the phone, or by text.

What Can a Peer Counselor Do for You?

  • Listen to you, encourage you, and give you support;
  • Contact you throughout your pregnancy to answer your breastfeeding questions and help you prepare for the birth of your baby;
  • Help you and your baby get off to a good start with breastfeeding;
  • Answer any breastfeeding questions or concerns after baby is born;
  • Connect you with other moms and support groups;
  • Provide information about obtaining a breast pump;
  • Arrange for additional help from a lactation consultant or other health professionals when needed.

Don’t be shy about contacting your peer counselor. They want to help!

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Peer Counselors Share Tips About:
  • Making plenty of milk for your baby;
  • Understanding your baby's sleep patterns, hunger cues, and crying;
  • Getting support as a new mom from your family and friends;
  • Breastfeeding comfortably wherever you go;
  • Using a breast pump and recommendations for storing your breastmilk.

WIC Supports Breastfeeding

We have the resources to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. All of our WIC services are free and available to any family on the WIC program. We offer:
  • The largest food package for exclusively breastfeeding parents. We feed moms to feed their babies!
  • Breastfeeding classes.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).
  • Breastfeeding assessment and weight checks.
  • Assessment of breast pump needs and personalized pump/flange fitting.
  • Evidenced-based breastfeeding education and resources.
  • Breastfeeding accessories as needed.
  • Peer Counselors (some areas have bilingual Peer Counselors).
WIC Supports Breastfeeding
  • WIC is a free supplemental food & nutrition program for pregnant women, new moms (up to 6 months after delivery), breastfeeding moms (up to 1 year after delivery), infants, and children up to age 5.
To find a WIC clinic near you call 800-522-0874 or visit our website wic.in.gov.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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