An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know

The .gov means it’s official.

Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar.

This site is also protected by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate that’s been signed by the U.S. government. The https:// means all transmitted data is encrypted — in other words, any information or browsing history that you provide is transmitted securely.

WIC BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT > WIC Partners

WIC Partners

WIC partners are critical to promoting, encouraging, and supporting breastfeeding among WIC participants and their families.

Partner with WIC Breastfeeding Support to strengthen WIC moms' ability and opportunity to breastfeed.

WIC Breastfeeding Support is committed to helping WIC participants meet their breastfeeding goals. Learn more about our program, how it helps breastfeeding moms, and how you can get involved. As a WIC partner, you can directly support moms in your community who want to breastfeed their babies, or you can work at a national level to help improve breastfeeding rates. Find out how you can partner with WIC to create an environment that encourages moms to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

WIC BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

Breastfeeding Basics

Help moms learn the breastfeeding basics, such as the benefits, how often to breastfeed, how to know if baby is getting enough, and more.

WIC Breastfeeding Basics for Moms English (PDF)
WIC Breastfeeding Basics for Moms Spanish (PDF)

Breastfeeding Basics for Dads

Help dads learn the basics of breastfeeding, including why it’s important and how to support mom.

Breastfeeding Basics for Dads English (PDF)
Breastfeeding Basics for Dads Spanish (PDF)

Breastfeeding Basics for Grandmas

Share this with grandmas so they can help support mom in her breastfeeding journey.

Breastfeeding Basics for Grandmas English (PDF)
Breastfeeding Basics for Grandmas Spanish (PDF)

Campaign Overview

Use this overview to help moms and other key audiences learn about the campaign.

What is WIC Breastfeeding Support English (PDF)
What is WIC Breastfeeding Support Spanish (PDF)

Learn, Start, Overcome, and Thrive: Your Breastfeeding Journey

Your Breastfeeding Journey PDF Thumbnail

Help moms on their breastfeeding journey by sharing these tips as they learn to breastfeed, start breastfeeding, overcome common challenges, and thrive with breastfeeding.

Your Breastfeeding Journey English (PDF)
Your Breastfeeding Journey Spanish (PDF)

Partnering With WIC to Support Breastfeeding

Learn how to partner with WIC to ensure moms have the support they need to breastfeed successfully.

Partnering with WIC English (PDF)
Partnering with WIC Spanish (PDF)

Posters

Hang these posters around your community to promote WIC Breastfeeding Support.

Mom Poster Learn Start Overcome English 1 (PDF)
Mom Poster Learn Start Overcome English 2 (PDF)
Mom Poster Comfort Zone English (PDF)
Mom Poster Month Day Feeding English (PDF)
Dad Poster Give BF Mom Encouragement English (PDF)
Dad Poster Helping Moms English (PDF)
Dad Poster Support BF English (PDF)
Mom Poster 1 Small English (PDF)
Mom Poster 1 Small Spanish (PDF)
Mom Poster 2 Small English (PDF)
Mom Poster 2 Small Spanish (PDF)
Mom Poster 3 Small English (PDF)
Mom Poster 3 Small Spanish (PDF)
Mom Poster 4 Small English (PDF)
Mom Poster 4 Small Spanish (PDF)
Dad Poster 1 Small English (PDF)
Dad Poster 1 Small Spanish (PDF)
Dad Poster 2 Small English (PDF)
Dad Poster 2 Small Spanish (PDF)
Dad Poster 3 Small English (PDF)
Dad Poster 3 Small Spanish (PDF)

Video: Creating Community Partnerships for WIC Breastfeeding Success

WIC and community partners work together to create breastfeeding friendly communities which have an impact on the lives of mothers and families.

Creating Community Partnerships for WIC Breastfeeding Success

Video: Partnering with WIC for Breastfeeding Success

The WIC Program is a valuable resource for breastfeeding promotion and support. WIC partners with various health professionals, businesses and the public to help mothers overcome barriers to breastfeeding success.