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What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children eat well and stay healthy.

Who’s eligible?

  • Pregnant women
  • New moms (up to six months after delivery)
  • Breastfeeding moms (up to one year after delivery)
  • Infants (babies under the age of one)
  • Children under the age of five
You must live in Indiana, be a United States citizen or Qualified Alien (if age 18 or over), and meet income guidelines. The guidelines are listed below or at wic.in.gov.

What does WIC provide?

  • Healthy foods designed to meet special nutrition needs including seasonal fresh produce benefits to purchase from local farmers;
  • Nutrition and health screening and assessment;
  • Nutrition education and counseling;
  • Breastfeeding support, including breastfeeding moms receiving more nutritious foods from WIC, mom-to-mom support from Peer Counselors, and access to lactation professionals;
  • Referrals to other Indiana health, family, and social services.

How does WIC work?

Contact the WIC clinic in your community for a free visit to be enrolled and pick up benefits. Clinic information may be found at wic.in.gov under WIC Clinic Locations List. At your first appointment, your family will be eligible for all of the helpful services that WIC provides.

WIC benefits may be used at Indiana WIC approved stores to purchase:

  • Milk and milk products
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Eggs
  • Cereal
  • Whole grains (bread, rice, tortillas)
  • Tofu
  • Baby food
  • Formula

Why use the INWIC App?

The INWIC App makes it easier to manage your benefits!

Income eligibility

Families already receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF are income eligible for the WIC program.

Household* size

Annual income, up to $ (total before deductions)

1

$25,142

2

$33,874

3

$42,606

4

$51,338

5

$60,070

6

$68,802

7

$77,534

8

$86,266

Monthly income, up to $ (total before deductions)

1

$2,096

2

$2,823

3

$3,551

4

$4,279

5

$5,006

6

$5,734

7

$6,462

8

$7,189

Weekly income, up to $ (total before deductions)

1

$484

2

$652

3

$820

4

$988

5

$1,156

6

$1,324

7

$1,492

8

$1,659

If you are pregnant, you may count yourself as two (2).

For households with more than 8 members, add $8,732 annual income for each additional member.

*Household means a group of people (related or not) who are living as one economic unit.

Income eligibility

Families already receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF are income eligible for the WIC program.
Household* size Annual income, up to
$ (total before deductions)		 Monthly income, up to
$ (total before deductions)		 Weekly income, up to
$ (total before deductions)
1 $25,142 $2,096 $484
2 $33,874 $2,823 $652
3 $42,606 $3,551 $820
4 $51,338 $4,279 $988
5 $60,070 $5,006 $1,156
6 $68,802 $5,734 $1,324
7 $77,534 $6,462 $1,492
8 $86,266 $7,189 $1,659

If you are pregnant, you may count yourself as two (2).

For households with more than 8 members, add $8,732 annual income for each additional member.

*Household means a group of people (related or not) who are living as one economic unit.

For more information or to find a clinic near you, call 800-522-0874 or visit our website at wic.in.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

wic.in.gov

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position