Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer

10/31/2025

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS 🗞️
The Gallia County WIC Spice Girls have officially dropped their debut Halloween album — “WIC Up Your Life” 🎶🌶️

Critics are calling it “the most flavorful drop of the season.”

Featuring smash hits like:
🎵 Spice Up Your Snack Time
🎵 Milk Supply and the City
🎵 Spice, Spice Baby
🎵 The Latch Song (You’ve Got This, Mama)
🎵 Feeding Rhythm Nation

On tour now through your local WIC office—spreading nutrition, support, and a little Halloween spice! 🎃

10/31/2025

🎃👶 Little boos and big giggles! Halloween is all about fun, family, and maybe a few sweet treats (for the grown-ups 😉). Whether you’re dressing up your tiny humans or carving pumpkins together, enjoy every spooky, silly moment! 🕸️🕷️

💛 Tip for parents: Keep candy and snacks in moderation for little ones, and don’t forget to take lots of photos—these memories are magical!

10/29/2025

Ohio WIC continues to operate during the government shutdown. Services including food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referral services - remain available at this time.

Please continue to use your WIC benefits and keep your scheduled WIC appointments. WIC benefits will be loaded November 1.

We will share updates as soon as new information becomes available from Ohio WIC. You can visit our ODH website and check the banner on the Ohio WIC Shopper App for immediate updates as well.
https://odh.ohio.gov/know.../Women-Infants-Children/welcome

10/27/2025

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10/27/2025

👶 Knowing your baby’s early hunger cues can make feeding easier for both of you:

-Rooting or turning head
-Hands to mouth
-Smacking lips

Crying is actually a late cue—try to catch the early signs! 💛

10/24/2025

For anyone who’s experienced this kind of loss, please know I see you. I’ve been there too, and your feelings are valid. Be gentle with yourself—you’re not alone in this. 🌷

This grief is valid, and healing takes time. When you are ready, resources and communities are here to support you. 🫂WIC will also continue to provide benefits for up to 6 months following your loss.

You deserve support, healing, and connection—every step of the way. ❤️

Explore more from March of Dimes: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief

10/23/2025

🍂 Flu Season is Here! 🍂
As we head into the colder months, it’s a good time to take a few extra steps to help keep you and your little ones healthy:

✨ Wash hands often — especially after being in public places.
✨ Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
✨ Keep surfaces clean where little hands love to explore.
✨ Stay home when feeling sick to help protect others.
✨ Breastfeeding moms: your milk provides antibodies that can help protect baby from illnesses. 💕

If you or baby do get sick, most of the time you can keep breastfeeding—your body is actually making extra germ-fighting antibodies to pass to your little one! Always check with your healthcare provider if you’re unsure.

Let’s all take small steps to stay well this season! 🌟💛

10/19/2025

Feeling like your little one wants to nurse all the time? 🍼💛 Don’t worry—this is usually just a growth spurt, not a sign of low supply.

These intense nursing phases can feel endless, but they do pass. Hang in there, mama—you’re doing an amazing job! 🌈

10/17/2025

October is SIDS Awareness Month, a reminder for parents and caregivers to follow safe sleep practices to help protect our babies. It’s safest for the baby to follow the ABCs of safe sleep – Alone. Back. Crib. Every baby, every sleep.

✅ Alone: Use a firm sleep surface with no soft bedding
✅Back: Always place babies on their back to sleep
✅ Crib: Share a room, not a bed
Small steps can make a big difference in keeping our little ones safe.

10/15/2025

Some exciting personal news — I got married! 💍
I’ll now be going by Rachel Thornton, but still the same person here to support you through your breastfeeding and parenting journey. 💕

10/15/2025

Caring for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. 💛 After bringing a little one into the world, your body and mind need extra love and attention. Simple things like resting when you can, staying hydrated, asking for help, and giving yourself grace can make a huge difference.

Remember: Caring for yourself is part of caring for your family. 🌸

Take a moment today to breathe, stretch, or just sip that warm tea while it’s still hot—you deserve it.