Real World Challenges in WIC:
Emotions Drive Decisions
Dealing with facts is often easier than dealing with emotions. Facts are simple, straightforward and uncomplicated. We can show on a prenatal chart if a mother is gaining too fast, too slow or just right. We can share that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fat-free or 1% milk for children over 2 years. And yet, when making day-to-day decisions, people often rely on emotions.
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9 Ways to Grow Healthy Colorado Kids! Update
The ECOP handouts are now in the Compass Nutrition Ed panel so you can record who you provide them to!
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Jefferson County WIC Hosts Mothers' Milk Bank
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is happy to announce it is opening a human milk donation and outreach center at its WIC Program’s Lakewood location. This is the first WIC Program in Colorado to host a breast milk donation and outreach center. JCPH WIC partnered with Arvada-based Mothers' Milk Bank (MMB) to make this service available for all moms wishing to donate milk locally to help save lives.
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Breastfeeding Update: Is This Safe? Medications and Breastfeeding
Mothers are frequently overloaded with breastfeeding advice from numerous sources. Moms often receive incorrect information, especially when it comes to taking medications while breastfeeding.
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The Family Healthline: Statewide Information and Referral Service
The Family Healthline is a statewide telephone resource for parents, women, and families to find information about health care providers, programs, and services. The Healthline helps callers, especially pregnant women and their families, find needed healthcare for themselves and their children by providing up-to-date information about many financial and health programs.
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