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Breastfeeding Information

WIC Supports Breastfeeding

The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) WIC Program is here to help parents meet their infant feeding goals. We support you through your breastfeeding journey by providing in-person, phone and virtual services.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, then continue breastfeeding with complementary foods for two years or longer.

Why Breastfeed?

  • Breastmilk provides all the energy and nutrition your baby needs.
  • Breastmilk is always available for you and your baby at zero cost.
  • Breastmilk is easily digested by your baby and protects them from diseases.

When you breastfeed…

Your baby:

  • Is healthier
  • Has less risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life

You:

  • Are less likely to have post-partum depression
  • May lose weight more quickly
  • Share a special bond with your baby

 

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Now is a great time to learn about more about breastfeeding. You can get a better start at breastfeeding by following the Baby Steps to Breastfeeding Success.

 

Moms helping moms – Someone with you every step of the way…

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors share breastfeeding information and offer breastfeeding support.  They are moms who have breastfed and are trained to help you breastfeed too.  Your peer counselor will be with you every step of the way from your pregnancy through the first year.  She will provide you with the information you need, answer questions and support your decision- whatever you decide.

Your Breastfeeding Peer Counselor can help if:

  • you have questions about breastfeeding
  • you are getting frustrated
  • friends or family are pushing you to stop breastfeeding
  • things just aren’t working out with breastfeeding

Breastfeeding peer counselors are available for WIC clients at the Pascua Yaqui WIC Program.

For more information, contact:

Pascua Yaqui 
Health Services Division WIC Program
7490 S. de Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85757
WIC Clinic Phone Number: (520) 879-6113

AzDHS 24-Hour Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-833-4642

  • The hotline is available for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Get your breastfeeding questions answered by breastfeeding experts who can provide information on pumping, latch and position, medications, etc.

You may also contact your local WIC clinic for help: List of Clinics