There is a recall of Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, EleCare and EleCare Jr. powdered formulas. If you have recalled formula, do NOT use it. Learn more at similacrecall.com. Because babies need a specific balance of nutrients, you should NOT water down infant formula or make homemade formula. If you cannot find any available formula, talk to your pediatrician about other alternatives. Read more from a trusted pediatrician here.
Texas WIC has temporarily added more options so you can find a formula at the store to meet your baby’s needs without updating your card. For a list of alternative brands that you can get with WIC, visit texashhs.org/wicfoodupdates.
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If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and have questions about COVID-19, visit the CDC's website for the most up-to-date information.
CloseWhen you’re pregnant or a new mom, it helps to talk to other moms who know what you’re going through. That’s the idea behind the WIC Peer Counseling program. Peer counselors are mothers who can share their own experiences and provide help and advice based on current research and knowledge from experts. And it works—talking to a peer counselor during pregnancy helps women develop the confidence and skill to breastfeed successfully.
Perhaps you have never seen a woman breastfeed her baby or talked to another mom about breastfeeding. Many women have not. WIC peer counselors have breastfed their infants and can tell you about their experiences, mom to mom.
Breastfeeding peer counselors focus on helping you breastfeed successfully. They provide one-on-one support and telephone counseling, and they teach or assist with group classes. Peer counselors provide valuable breastfeeding assistance so WIC staff can focus on other critical needs.
Peer counselors may come to the hospital to help you in your first days of breastfeeding. They provide information about what you can expect during the first days and weeks of baby’s life. They also provide follow-up counseling on the phone or in the clinic.
Peer counselors are trained to help you with normal breastfeeding. If you need special help, they may refer you to a supervisor, breastfeeding coordinator, nurse, nutritionist, lactation consultant, or other health care professional.
Peer counselors have more than personal experience. They take a 20-hour training course that includes breastfeeding basics, counseling skills, and making referrals. If you have questions or concerns, they can help.
To find your local WIC program call 1-800-942-3678, or email us.