How WIC Supports Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding Moms
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All women need support throughout their breastfeeding and pumping journey. And for some families, that includes financial help to better care for both mom and baby. Today, we're talking all about WIC, which stands for Women, Infants and Children. It’s a federal program that helps pregnant and their postpartum moms and children receive the nutritional care they need. Learn more about their services and how they’ve helped lower income families all over the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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