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		Adrianna Halstead, RD/LD
Breastfeeding Coordinator		Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Specialist
Phone: (405) 271-4676 x 50014		Phone: (405) 271-4676 x 50005
or toll free 1-888-655-2942		or toll free 1-888-655-2942
Fax: (405) 271-5763		Fax: (405) 271-5763
E-mail: RosanneS@health.ok.gov		E-mail: Adrianna@health.ok.gov

For additional information on breastfeeding visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health Breastfeeding link.