1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 358 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] The WIC program needs some major policy changes. Currently, the program promotes use of formula, infant cereals, and processed and baby and toddler foods high in refined white sugar. This program should be a center of breastfeeding education and promotion of good nutrition for mother and child. It is an uphill battle for a mother in the WIC program to continue breastfeeding in the current environment. Formula and infant cereals should not be pressed on a mother who wishes to nurse her child and wait the recommended six months to introduce wholesome first foods, especially after she ays she does not want it. Women on WIC should not have to battle with grocery clerks when using vouchers for vegetables or other whole foodss that are accepted under the program rules but evidently not promoted. All federal programs for new mothers should make meeting space available for La Leche League meetings and other mother-to-mother support organizations, and have qualified lactation consultants available for appointments for free or a sliding scale, especially bilingual consultants. [Topic] 
Community Support for Breastfeeding in Complementary Programs (e.g., Early Head Start, Home Visitation, Parental Training)
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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