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Breastfeeding: Who Are We?
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WIC Breastfeeding is part of the Arkansas WIC program. Its goal
is to promote and support breastfeeding statewide. |
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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
Christine Holland, RD, MS, WIC Breastfeeding
Nutrition 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. |
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