All About Milk
This “first milk” is rich in antibodies and appears right after birth.
What is colostrum?
This is a character used in Texas WIC’s educational programs for kids found in the Texas WIC website and YouTube.
Who is Zobey?
This federal agency supports the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” in hospitals and tracks breastfeeding data nationwide.
Who is the CDC?
You can’t get pregnant while exclusively breastfeeding.
What is Myth?
This agency regulates the safety, nutritional adequacy, and labeling of infant formula as an alternative to breast milk.
What is the FDA?
In 1975, eligibility expanded to non-breastfeeding women up to this many months postpartum.
What is 6 months?
This natural substance in breastmilk helps protect babies from infections by boosting their immune system.
What are antibodies?
You have to “pump and dump” after you drink alcohol.
What is a myth?
There is no need to pump and dump if you occasionally have a drink. The American Academy of Pediatrics says to wait two hours before nursing for each alcoholic beverage (based on 1 oz. of alcohol, one 12 oz. beer or 4 oz. of wine). If you plan on drinking a bit more, you may want to pump ahead of time in case your baby becomes hungry while alcohol is still in your system.
Breastmilk contains these “good” bacteria that help babies develop a healthy gut.
What are probiotics?
WIC was piloted in this year to improve the health of pregnant mothers, infants, and children in response to malnutrition concerns.
What is 1972?
In 1975, WIC was established as a permanent Program by legislation P.L. 94-105.
This ancient civilization carved images of mothers nursing their babies into temple walls.
What is Ancient Egypt?
Some foods, like garlic, can slightly change the taste of breast milk.
What is Fact?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastfeeding reduces the risk of this in infants.
What is
In 2004, WIC began this initiative where trained women, often past participants, supported other mothers in their breastfeeding journey.
What is the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor initiative?
August was declared National Breastfeeding Month in the U.S. during this decade.
What is the 2010s? Specifically 2011
If you smoke, you can’t breastfeed.
What is a myth?
While it is best to stay smoke-free while breastfeeding, your milk is still better for baby than formula, even if you do smoke. Your breastmilk will help protect your baby from illnesses that formula cannot. If you smoke, do so right after a feeding rather than right before. There are more risks to babies from breathing in secondhand smoke than from what is passed through breastmilk. Don’t smoke near your baby or let anyone else either. Smoke outside, away from your baby and wear a coat or robe that you leave outside when finished. Also, don’t smoke in your car with your baby, even with the windows open.