Phyllis Adamson [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) writes: What about all the powdered formula given to low income mothers in the US by WIC? Any chance that WIC will change to liquid concentrate? Probably not because it costs more, it's not in the contract, or they would have to serve fewer families. Actually, WIC gives different products based on each agency. In Mississippi WIC provides liquid concentrate to most participants. Powder is offered to partially breastfeeding babies, because it has a longer shelf-life. Depends on the specs bid, etc. The "special" formulas for sick children are where the bulk of MS WICs formula money is spent. About 80% of formula costs are for these "special" formulas. It is our goal to reduce this amount by encouraging these mothers to breastfeed. Certifiers are being trained to ask - any mother who comes in for a formula change, or who is experiencing problems, and being prescribed a "special" formula - if they would be interested in speaking to a Breastfeeding Program staff member about getting their infant to breast. It has been a slow process, but we are beginning to see some results - at least an increase in mothers willing to discuss re-lactation. Of course, these efforts vary greatly by certification site/staff.... Laura Wright *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html