WIC Breastfeeding | Vermont Department of Health CLOSE Translations for you WIC Breastfeeding WIC WIC Basics WIC Eligibility Apply to WIC Check Your WIC Balance WIC Nutrition WIC Breastfeeding WIC Community Resources Shopping with WIC WIC Discounts WIC Remote Appointments Information for Grocers Resources for Health Professionals WIC Plans & Reports WIC Rights & Concerns WIC Breastfeeding Support To learn more about the benefits and the science of breastfeeding/chestfeeding, visit the USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support page or the Vermont Department of Health’s Breastfeeding resource page . You can also download Your Guide to Breastfeeding Knowledge + Support + Confidence = Success! Sometimes even the most natural thing in the world needs a little help. WIC provides breastfeeding/chestfeeding resources including peer counselors and professional lactation consultants. WIC Peer Counselors are Parents Just Like You! Peer Counselors offer information and support to help you reach your feeding goals. Peers are available outside of normal WIC clinic hours so you can get your questions answered when it’s convenient for you. Contact your local WIC office to request a WIC Peer Counselor. Sign Up for Classes Calendar listing of classes and events. Contact your local WIC office to sign up. Preparing to Breastfeed & the Secrets of Baby Behavior Learn how to know what your baby is telling you and get tips on beginning a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship. Babies, partners, and family members are welcome. Best to attend during pregnancy. Making It Work: Breastfeeding When Apart Get tips on keeping a strong breastfeeding/chestfeeding relationship – even when parents are at work or school. Babies, partners, and family are welcome. Best to attend after baby arrives. Try the Daily Drop, WIC's infant feeding app! In just 4 weeks for about 5 minutes a day, build the knowledge and confidence you need to meet your infant feeding goals. App users in a pilot study were 6 times more likely to breastfeed than people who did not use the app. You need to enter your WIC ID to use the Daily Drop app. Contact your local WIC office or email [email protected] if you need your WIC ID. App Store (Apple) Google Play (Android) Android users will first need to join our Google group to receive the link to download the app. Want to know more? Play personalized mini games to earn rewards. Get access to a library of information that you can use even after you have your baby. Use the app to reach out to WIC for personalized support. Learn more! For help or more information, contact the Vermont WIC Program by email at [email protected] or call 800-464-4343 802-863-7200 Fax: 802-863-7229 TTY/TDD: Dial 711 first. Or contact your local office USDA nondiscrimination statement Topics: Breastfeeding Early Childhood Health Family Health Healthy Eating Infant Health Maternal Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Pregnancy August 21, 2025