Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
Policy Statement from Pediatrics March 2012. Read the evidence-based policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, published in the journal Pediatrics (March 2012).
Learn MoreBaby Friendly USA
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program to encourage broad-scale implementation of Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Learn MoreAcademy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols
Provided by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation.
Learn MoreCDC Recommendations for Breastfeeding with Certain Conditions
What the CDC recommends for nursing mothers with HIV, influenza, breast augmentation, and other conditions.
Learn MoreBreastfeeding and Zika
CDC Zika transmission facts and recommendations for breastfeeding mothers.
Learn MoreGuidelines for the Care of Breastfeeding Mothers and Infants
Dr. Jane Morton demonstrates how hand expression can be taught to mothers.
Learn MoreCannabis/Marijuana Use and Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women
Research on this topic is still underway. These documents from CDPH, The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine among others, discuss the current recommendation for cannabis use while pregnant and during breastfeeding.
Health Care Providers: Refer Someone to WIC
WIC Referral Guide
Please refer to this pamphlet to learn how WIC promotes evidence-based practices. It includes information about WIC eligibility, breastfeeding support, nutrition services, and more.
Learn MoreMedical Documentation
To be eligible for WIC services, all WIC participants must provide certain medical documentation, including documentation for formula for premature and medically fragile infants. This includes any special formulas and nutritionals for older children.
Learn MoreWIC Referral Forms
Medical documentation is required for WIC participation. Please use this form to assist patients with WIC eligibility. The information provided will be used by WIC staff to assess your patient’s health status and provide nutritional counseling if they qualify for the program.
WIC Eligible Formulas
WIC provides contracted formulas as part of an agreement that is a federally mandated cost containment system. For infants and children who require a medically necessary (therapeutic) formula, WIC can assist the provider in obtaining certain formulas for their patients.
PHFE WIC Partners
Heluna Health
PHFE WIC is a program of Heluna Health, a national leader in providing program and support services to optimize population health. The agency offers a full range of program development, personnel, financial, and grant management support to researchers and universities, public-private consortia, government agencies, private companies, and community nonprofits that ensure the health and well-being of our communities.
Learn MoreLittle By Little School Readiness Program
The Little By Little School Readiness Program is an evidence-based early literacy program delivered through select WIC sites that has been proven to level the playing field on school readiness between low-income children and their higher-income peers. Little by Little strives to create a stimulating home learning environment, foster literacy, and improve school readiness for low-income, underserved children. Little by Little is a program of Heluna Health.
Learn MoreNational WIC Association
The National WIC Association (NWA) is the non-profit education arm and advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). National WIC serves over seven million mothers and young children, and the NWA represents 12,000 service provider agencies who are the front lines of WIC’s public health nutrition services for the nation’s nutritionally at-risk mothers and young children.
Learn MoreCalifornia WIC Association
The California WIC Association (CWA) is a non-profit organization formed by directors of local WIC agencies to lead California communities to nourish, educate, support, and empower families in building a healthy future.
Learn MoreCalifornia Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
Learn MoreResearch and Data
LAWICdata.org
With the support of First5 LA, seven local agency WIC Programs, and the California WIC Program, PHFE WIC electronically aggregates data about the families it serves to address the critical gap in information about low-income families in Los Angeles County.
Learn MoreHospital Breastfeeding Rates
California continues to increase in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding rates. Click below to review data from the following three counties:
Women’s Health Projects
Gestational Weight Gain
Results of our recent study assessing the impact of receiving educational materials about gestational weight gain showed that women who received them early in their pregnancy were more likely to stay within weight gain guidelines.
Project CARE: Cease Alcohol Related Exposure
This study showed that women receiving alcohol-related screening and brief intervention during their WIC visit had healthier birth outcomes.