August's curated content for WIC professionals

National WIC Breastfeeding Week

Celebrate National WIC Breastfeeding Week, World Breastfeeding Month, and the themed breastfeeding week observances with handouts, social media messages, and more!

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Breastfeeding Month

Social Media Messages

and Infographics

Find a collection of social media messages and graphics to promote breastfeeding this month...and all year long!

Use the full infographic when talking to participants or download and share on social media.

#WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #WBW2022

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Words of Affirmation Articles

Everyone needs support during their breastfeeding journey. Partners, grandparents, and friends can use the information in these articles to reaffirm and support a mother's choice to breastfeed.

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Interactive Breastfeeding Support Quiz

Share this new five-question quiz with participants about the ways partners, friends, family, and other support persons can provide important support to a breastfeeding parent.

USDA Proclamation - National WIC Breastfeeding Week

WIC joins professional health organizations and breastfeeding advocates worldwide in celebrating National WIC Breastfeeding Week and World Breastfeeding Week on August 1-7 to collaboratively raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and to support increased breastfeeding rates.

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What Do I Do With Tomatoes?

This month's recipes focus on tomatoes, rich in vitamin C, potassium and other nutrients important to the WIC population. 

Find more information on vitamin C and other nutrients at Eye on Nutrition and WIC Meals of the Month.

Back to School Immunization Reminder

As families prepare to send their children back to school, WIC staff can use these resources to help remind parents, and emphasize the importance, of on-time vaccinations.

WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Awardees

Congratulations to the 2022 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Awardees! The full list of awardees will be released in September.

Monthly Look Ahead

September is National Food Safety Education Month

Take advantage of this time to explore ways to enhance your current efforts to promote safe food handling and prevent foodborne illnesses.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, but WIC staff can share these resources with parents and caregivers to help children on their journey to good health.

Did You Know?

The Loving Support Breastfeeding Trainings will be retired on September 30, 2022. 

WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum is available to WIC agencies through the State and Regional WIC Office. The Curriculum replaces the Loving Support breastfeeding training including:  Using Loving Support to Grow and Glow in WIC Loving Support Through Peer Counseling - For WIC Managers Loving Support Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together - For Training Peer Counselors WIC Offices can take advantage of the updates and additional features when you transition to using the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum. WIC Agencies can gain access to the Curriculum by contacting your State or Regional WIC Office for further instructions.