What to ask your clinic
- Whether a breastfeeding peer counselor works at your clinic.
- Help with latch, supply and returning to work.
- Whether a breast pump is available through your local agency.
- How the food package for breastfeeding women differs.
Food benefits while breastfeeding
WIC food packages are larger for women who breastfeed. The exact package is set at your appointment and shows on your eWIC benefit balance.
Questions
How long can I stay on WIC if I breastfeed?
Up to one year after the birth, according to Pennsylvania WIC.
Sources
Pennsylvania WIC (official site)
Independent guide, not a government website. Rules can change; your clinic has the final word. Report a correction