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I had a mom email me some questions about becoming a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. I figured this is some information that many people might be looking for, so I’m posting a portion of her email here, and my reply for all of you. continue reading »

WIC peer counselors are current or former WIC participants who were successful in breastfeeding and want to help other WIC moms be successful in breastfeeding as well. A few years ago, I was approached by our health department’s IBCLC about becoming a WIC peer counselor when she heard that I had breastfed my little girl past a year, and was also a former WIC client. I accepted the job. continue reading »

A breastfeeding peer counselor is a current or former WIC client who is or has successfully breastfed her baby, and is trained to help other WIC moms with breastfeeding. I was a WIC breastfeeding counselor for a little over a year until we moved for my husband’s job. Here are a few things I can tell you about my experience as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. continue reading »