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Breastfeeding Support


Peer Counseling Program

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​Personal breastfeeding support is available to all interested women through Southern Seven Health Department's WIC - sponsored peer counselor program. 
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Why should I breastfeed?

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Breastfeeding provides the ideal nutrition for an infant. The protein, fat, mineral, vitamin, and calorie content is superior to any store-bought synthetic formula. In addition, studies have shown that breast-fed babies have better brain development than those fed by formula, partly because of the superior nutrition from the breast milk.

Breastfeeding provides natural immunities. Babies who are breastfed have fewer illnesses and hospitalizations than those who are bottle-fed. Many diseases children come in contact with during the first six months of life can't be immunized against. However, breast milk has a natural quality that provides protection.

Breastfeeding protects against common allergies. Many babies are allergic to common food products, such a cow's milk and soy, as well as environmental allergens.

Breast milk is easier to digest than formula. Breastfed babies have less constipation, less diarrhea, and fewer irritations of the stomach.

Breastfeeding provides bonding. Through the close contact that breastfeeding provides, a mother is more "in tune" with her child and the process of parenting is easier.

Breastfeeding provides health benefits for the mother. It promotes faster weight loss after birth, stimulates the uterus to contract and return to its normal size, reduces postpartum bleeding, and provides an environment in which there are less urinary tract infections and less chance of anemia.


WIC Moms and Breastfeeding

WIC Moms need to know certain things about breastfeeding. The WIC Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding children. In addition, the following should be considered: 
WIC is a supplemental program and will not cover the cost of all of your formula. You will have some costs of your own. Breastfeeding, however, is a supply that will not run out. Peer Counseling Program Personal breastfeeding support is available to all interested women through Southern Seven Health Department's WIC-sponsored peer counselor program.Contact us today for more information.

For more information:

Teresa Wilburn, RN
Director of Nursing
(618) 634-2297, ext. 9112

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37 Rustic Campus Drive
Ullin, Illinois 62992

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Southern Seven Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider, complies with applicable federal civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. 

  • Home
    • Agency Info >
      • Contact Us
      • Board of Health, Policy Council & Other Reports
      • Careers
      • 2013 Cancer Report
  • Public Health Division
    • Public Health Locations >
      • Alexander
      • Hardin
      • Johnson
      • Massac
      • Pope
      • Pulaski
      • Union
    • Clinic Services >
      • WIC >
        • Breastfeeding Support
      • Family Case Management
      • Immunizations/Screenings >
        • Flu Shots >
          • FAQ Flu Vaccine
        • Bright Smiles
        • FAQ Immunizations
        • Newborn Screenings
      • Pregnancy Testing
      • STD and HIV Testing
      • Blood Leads
      • Tuberculosis
    • Health Education >
      • CATCH on to Health!
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Cancer Prevention
      • Tobacco Programs
      • Diabetes Prevention
      • Start! Walking Paths
    • Environmental Health >
      • New Food Establishments
      • Food Service Sanitation Program >
        • Temporary Food Event
        • Cottage Food Industry
      • Food Safety
      • Private Sewage Disposal & Water Supply Programs
      • Vector Control
      • Fees
      • West Nile FAQ
    • Southern 7 County Medical Reserve Corps >
      • Registration
  • Head Start
    • Locations >
      • Administration
      • Anna ELC
      • Cairo ELC
      • Cobden ELC
      • Dongola ELC
      • Egyptian ELC
      • Hardin Co. ELC
      • Jonesboro ELC
      • Metropolis ELC
      • Mounds ELC
      • Pope Co. ELC
      • Vienna ELC
    • Enrollment
    • Parent Training Info
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)