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August's curated content for WIC professionals |
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WIC is at the forefront of improving our nation's health! |
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USDA Proclamation: 2025 National WIC Breastfeeding Week
As part of USDA’s commitment to strengthening strategies to encourage healthy choices, outcomes, and families, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins proclaimed Aug. 1-7, 2025, National WIC Breastfeeding Week!
Download and share the proclamation with your colleagues and community partners to recognize the importance and impact of WIC's breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
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National WIC
Breastfeeding Week
Aug. 1-7, 2025
Celebrate National WIC Breastfeeding Week with us! Held each year during the first week of August, this week highlights the importance of breastfeeding and WIC’s role in supporting families throughout their journey.
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Aug. 3-9, 2025
Spread the word! Every year during the first full week of August, USDA celebrates National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets provide opportunities to purchase fresh produce grown by local farmers and offer the chance to engage children in selecting and preparing tasty, nutritious meals.
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Breastfeeding Basics Quiz
Check out our new interactive quiz on Breastfeeding Basics on the WIC Breastfeeding Support website! You can share this quick quiz with participants to review key information about how milk is made, hunger cues, and more.
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Breastfeeding Reassurance Tips
Help moms achieve their breastfeeding goals with Interactive Breastfeeding Reassurance Tips! These tips are designed as a quick reference to assist WIC staff in addressing common breastfeeding concerns and developing a care plan.
Find conversation starters for common issues under each of the main topics (Mom, Baby, Position, Latch, Returning to Work or School, and Weaning).
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Breastfeeding Topic Page
Looking for breastfeeding-related pages on WIC Works? Find them all in one place! Use this topic page to find breastfeeding resources and related information more easily.
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Breastfeeding Multiples Article
Check out our new Breastfeeding Multiples article on WIC Breastfeeding Support!
The new article features practical tips, common challenges, and ways to support families with breastfeeding two or more babies, before and after the babies arrive.
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WIC Breastfeeding Infographics
Engage with your participants online with WIC breastfeeding infographics, adapted from the Wisconsin WIC program, to support them on their breastfeeding journey. These nine infographics align with popular articles on WIC Breastfeeding Support.
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WIC Works Resource System Turns 25!
We’re sharing tips and ideas to help you take full advantage of all WIC Works has to offer. Check back as we will add tips each month until we get to 25!
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Monthly Look Ahead
National Folic Acid Awareness Week
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