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What
Services Does Arkansas WIC Breastfeeding Provide? |
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General Breastfeeding Information
The Breastfeeding Helpline
(1-800-445-6175)
is answered 8:00-4:30 M-F. Mothers and health professionals can
ask questions about breastfeeding problems, medications, and other
breastfeeding issues.
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Lactation
Training for Health Professionals | Link
Supplies
& Equipment | Link
Pamphlets
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Breastpumps
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Local Health Unit Contact Information |
Link
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What's
the Address and Location? |
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Arkansas WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding
Freeway Medical / WIC Program
5800 W. 10th, Suite 810
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-661-2905 | Help Line: 1-800-445-6175 | Fax: 501-661-2271
E-mail:
WICBreastfeeding@arkansas.gov |
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Who
are the staff of WIC Breastfeeding? |
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Sandra Jones RD,
MEd, IBCLC, WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator
Teresa Gates, RN, IBCLC, WIC State Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Coordinator
Sandy Bankson, AME, IBCLC, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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Why
does Arkansas WIC promote Breastfeeding? |
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USDA requires each WIC program to: |
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Provide
training on the promotion and management of breastfeeding. |
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Identify
or develop breastfeeding resources and educational materials. |
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Annually
evaluate breastfeeding promotion and support activities. |
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Establish
standards for breastfeeding promotion and support: |
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Clinic environments that endorse breastfeeding as the feeding
of
choice. |
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Designated persons to coordinate breastfeeding activities. |
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Orientation for all employees. |
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Promotion of breastfeeding to all pregnant women. |
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Designated WIC funds for breastfeeding promotion and support. |
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For
more information, call 1-800-445-6175 or
501- 661 -2905 |
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
