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Per federal regulations, 1-year-olds should not be issued “lowfat/nonfat” yogurt unless there is a documented reason following an assessment.
When adding yogurt to a 1-year-old food package, please verify you are selecting the “Whole/Lowfat” yogurt food item.
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Just as a reminder, if you register for the BLC and do not attend, you will be responsible for paying the registration code and a portion of the cost for meals. This repayment will not be able to come out of your WIC budget. If an emergency does occur and you are unable to make it, please reach out to Nicole at nicole.bulik@mt.gov. |
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 IN PERSON CONFERENCE (HELENA, MT) - JUNE 17-18
Together we can build up families and strengthen the systems that support them. Join us in making Montana the first best place to raise a family. We can’t do it without you.
At this conference, we gather top experts and learn about perinatal mental health and the impact on individuals, families, and communities, and what we can do to promote health, well-being, and safety for those affected.
This conference is recommended for all professionals who work with new and expecting parents including medical providers, mental health professionals, lactation consultants, doulas, and other social support providers, such as home visitors.
REGISTER NOW!
Student Rate $99
General Rate $199
Scholarships Available
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Upcoming NWA Webinars:
Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 3:00pm ET
Register
Title: Understanding heavy metals data and foods for infants and young children - Hosted by Gerber
Description: This presentation will explore the presence of heavy metals in the environment and their potential pathways into the food supply. We will discuss the latest updates from FDA's Closer to Zero Action Plan, which aims to minimize dietary exposure to these metals, while emphasizing the importance of dietary variety and nutrient adequacy. Experts will help you understand heavy metal test results that are now available to families. You will also learn how to access valuable resources to help you support WIC participants who have questions about heavy metals and foods.
You can watch archived webinars on-demand on the NWA Online Community Webinars Group. The community, including recordings of archived webinars, is for Local and State WIC agency staff with active NWA membership ONLY. If you have issues accessing the online community, please email us at membership@nwica.org.
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Risk Code 383: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Defined as a drug withdrawal syndrome that occurs among drug-exposed (primarily opioid-exposed) infants as a result of the mother’s use of drugs during pregnancy. NAS is a combination of physiologic and neurologic symptoms that can be identified immediately after birth and can last up to 6 months after birth.
This condition must be present within the first 6 months of birth and diagnosed, documented, or reported by a physician or someone working under a physician’s orders, or as self-reported by applicant/participant/caregiver.
What WIC Can Do:
- Encourage breastfeeding unless medically contraindicated.
- Encourage mothers who are on medication-assisted therapy and who are breastfeeding, to speak with their health care provider if they have questions about the timing and dose of the medication.
- Educate caregivers to recognize hunger cues.
- Review feeding frequency and/or formula type and amount to help manage gastrointestinal symptoms of NAS.
- Provide growth monitoring to assess adequate weight gain.
- Encourage supportive interventions, such as:
- Skin-to-skin
- Swaddling
- Quiet environment with little stimulation
- Provide referrals for support services such as drug and alcohol counseling, parenting support, and medical evaluations.
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