Oklahoma State Department of Health WIC Service Breastfeeding Promotion Program
Breastfeeding promotion is an integral part of the WIC program.
Its goal is to promote and support breastfeeding statewide.
•Mothers who breastfeed are eligible to receive WIC benefits longer than non-breastfeeding mothers.
•Mothers who exclusively breastfeed their infants will receive an enhanced food package.
•Mothers who breastfeed may be eligible to receive breast pumps to help support their breastfeeding.
•Mothers who breastfeed may receive follow-up support through breastfeeding peer counselors where available.
WIC Breastfeeding Program contact:
| Rosanne Smith, RD/LD, IBCLC |
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Adrianna Halstead, RD/LD
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| Breastfeeding Coordinator |
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Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Specialist
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| Phone: (405) 271-4676 x 50014 |
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Phone: (405) 271-4676 x 50005 |
| or toll free 1-888-655-2942 |
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or toll free 1-888-655-2942
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| Fax: (405) 271-5763 |
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Fax: (405) 271-5763
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| E-mail: RosanneS@health.ok.gov |
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E-mail: Adrianna@health.ok.gov |
For additional information on breastfeeding visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health Breastfeeding link.