{"id":8381,"date":"2023-01-05T13:55:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T13:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/roanoke\/?page_id=8381"},"modified":"2024-03-27T15:04:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T15:04:05","slug":"breastfeeding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/roanoke\/breastfeeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Feeding your baby will be unique and individualized to you<\/span>, <\/span>your support system, family, and partner. When choosing to <\/span>breastfeed\/chestfeed* <\/span>your baby, it can be helpful to learn, prepare, and plan together.\u00a0 The more you know, the more comfortable<\/span> and confident<\/span> you will feel the first time you feed your baby. You are not alone!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The resources on this page can help you with local and virtual resources to support your decision and plans to feed your baby.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

*Chestfeeding is the act of feeding your baby, regardless of your gender. This can be either with milk directly from your body or the gesture of feeding from your chest with the help of a supplement. The term \u201cchestfeeding\u201d is more inclusive and is representative of all parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
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WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is a nutrition program that helps improve the health of pregnant women, infants, and children (under 5 years of age) through better nutrition, access to health care, and support with breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children<\/span><\/h2>\n
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WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is a nutrition program that helps improve the health of pregnant women, infants, and children (under 5 years of age) through better nutrition, access to health care, and support with breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Check out these local resources to
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