City of Austin WIC Program Austin Public Health Central Texas Perinatal Coalition Presentation August 10, 2017

Who Can Apply? Pregnant women Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age Women who have had a baby in the past 6 months Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children

Eligibility Requirements Meet the income guidelines At or below 185% of the federal poverty level Adjunctively eligible through Medicaid, SNAP, TANF Be at nutritional risk Live in Texas WIC is an equal opportunity provider For appointments call (512)972-4942 or 1(877) WIC-APPT Email: wichelp@austintexas.gov

WIC Services Nutrition education Breastfeeding support and assistance One/One Counseling with degreed Nutritionist Group classes High Risk RD Counseling Cooking Demonstrations Breastfeeding support and assistance Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Mom’s Place Breastfeeding Clinic Breast pumps Nutritious foods Healthy Foods Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Referrals

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Program BFPC who have been on WIC at some point in their lives and breastfed at least one child Offer peer breastfeeding support in WIC clinics and at Mom’s Place Teach breastfeeding classes Outreach in the community

Mom’s Place Lactation Support Center Lactation consultations Infant weight checks Breastfeeding assistance and education Telephone help line Weekend pump delivery for NICU babies Breastfeeding assistance for all mothers, both WIC and non-WIC

Mom’s Place Lactation Support Center Pedi resident and nursing student rotations Caloric analysis of breastmilk High risk infants (NICU, slow wt gain, jaundice, etc.) seen within 24-48 hours of referral Referrals to other community resources as needed Mothers’ Milk Bank depot

Clinical Lactation Practicum Observation of IBCLCs at Mom’s Place and a local hospital CEUs To register, go to: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/lactat e/cl_lactate.shtm

Mom’s Place Lactation Support Center Mom’s Place tours available by appointment www.momsplace.org 512-972-6700 1-800-514-MOMS (6667)

Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition Non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and safety of mothers, babies, and families through breastfeeding education, advocacy, and collaborative partnerships of public and private organizations. Monthly meetings www.keepaustinbreastfeeding.org Hosted latch on, giving breastfeeding books to local organizations for distribution, IBCLC info session, chocolate milk summit, participate in area conferences

Questions??? Angela Fritsch, BS, IBCLC, RLC Breastfeeding Coordinator angela.fritsch@austintexas.gov