more excellent info about the history of the wic program.
<< I do think there is =
a valid question whether as many women would still access WIC if they =
weren't lured by "free formula". >>
oddly enough, i have convinced a couple of moms to consider applying for wic
(who obviously qualified but were reluctant to apply, partly because they
felt wic pushed formula!) because our local wic dept. has breast pumps to
loan them. i always emphasize that wic does not provide all the formula a
baby needs, and that they get extra food if they don't receive formula. maybe
if we looked at wic as a supporter of breastfeeding and didn't fear sending
moms to them because of the support for formula.
carol brussel IBCLC
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