Food and Feeding

You Can Do It! Mother Baby Breastfeeding Study

Congratulations and thank you for joining our study!

Breastfeeding mother and infant
The WIC Mother/Baby Breastfeeding Study is a new effort by the Vermont WIC Program.

WIC is committed to helping you to meet your personal breastfeeding goals.  We can help you develop a plan, share resources and information, and connect you with a peer counselor.

If you are pregnant and receive WIC services in Franklin, Grand Isle, Addison or Rutland counties you may be eligible to participate. 


Call your WIC office for more information:
St. Albans  802-524-7970     Middlebury  802-388-4644     Rutland  802-786-5811

Welcome to the WIC Breastfeeding Study

Click on the card below to log in

study login

WIC Mother/Baby Breastfeeding Support

Vermont WIC offers many services to help you succeed with your breastfeeding goals. Whether you’re looking for support as you and your baby are learning to breastfeed, or going back to work, you can rely on WIC to help you every step of the way.

  • WIC food packages for breastfeeding moms include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other healthy foods to help you eat well.
  • Peer counselors if you'd like a little more personalized support.
  • Lactation consultant referrals and other support services.
  • Breastfeeding groups where you can come for help and meet other moms just like you.
  • Breastpumps and other supports to help transition back to work or school.
  • Nutrition counseling for all stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and your baby’s first years.
  • Continuing care and information throughout early childhood.

 

Vermont's Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Project

If your worksite or favorite business should be recognized and listed as “Breastfeeding Friendly” let us know. Visit our Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Project. You'll find resources for employers and worksites, as well as for childcare providers and families.

Learn more

Find recommended strategies for what you can do to support breastfeeding in your community: