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Breastfeeding
Contact Us
- 850-595-6670 ext. 2
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Mailing Address
Fairfield Service Center, 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501
Strengthening Families’ Health with WIC Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. WIC supports all families to meet their breastfeeding and chest feeding goals. WIC can help you feed your baby as much as you want for as long as you want! Every ounce count and gives your baby the healthiest start possible.
The WIC program provides extra foods in the monthly benefits available to participants who are exclusively breastfeeding their babies.
In Addition, our agency facilitates access to breast pumps and offers Free Breastfeeding Classes.
Remember Florida Law states that: “A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be.”
Spanish
Fortaleciendo La Salud de las Familias con el Programa de Amamantar de WIC
Dar pecho es una de las mejores cosas que puede hacer por usted y por su bebé. Pero usted y su familia pueden tener muchas preguntas sobre dando pecho o necesitar apoyo adicional. ¡Está bien! WIC está aquí para apoyar. ¡Su oficina local de WIC tiene especialistas en dar pecho que están disponibles para responder a sus preguntas y ofrecer servicios que pueden apoyar alcanzar sus objetivos de dar pecho!
Adicionalmente, nuestra agencia puede ayudar a facilitar acceso a pumpas de sacar la leche y acceso a clases de alimentación de pecho gratis. Por favor llame at 850-595-6670 ext. 2 para mas detalles y horario de las clases.
Alimentos adicionales en los beneficios de las mamas que alimentan exclusivamente.
Tuna o salmón, más queso, leche huevos, cereal y pan.
Para más información por favor llame el Programa de WIC en el Condado de Escambia.
Nursing is Normal. We celebrate and support mothers who want the best for their babies!
Resources
- A Guide to Breastfeeding English | Spanish
- Formula Compared to Breastmilk English
- How do I keep up a good milk supply? English | Spanish
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Every Ounce Counts - Breastfeeding 101
- WIC Breastfeeding Support: US Department of Agriculture
- Kangaroo Care & Babies-Cleveland Clinic
- Breastfeeding Around the World - La Leche League
- Breastfeeding - Women’s Health
- Breastfeeding Nutrition Tips - Mayo Clinic
- Positions for Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding Series
Location and Contact Information
Fairfield Service Center
1295 West Fairfield Drive
Northside Service Center
8390 North Palafox
Appointments only, Tuesday and Thursday.
Please call 850-595-6670, option 2 for an appointment.
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