AR WIC Breastfeeding

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Miscarriage or the loss of a baby can bring deep feelings of sadness, grief, anger, and isolation. This grief is valid, and healing takes time. When you are ready, resources and communitiesare 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 (link in bio): https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief


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Un ab**to espontáneo o la pérdida de un bebé pueden provocar profundos sentimientos de tristeza, dolor, ira y aislamiento. Este dolor es válido, y sanar lleva tiempo. Cuando esté lista, los recursos y las comunidades estarán aquí para apoyarla. 🫂WIC también seguirá proporcionándole beneficios durante un máximo de 6 meses después de su pérdida.

Usted merece apoyo, sanación y conexión en cada paso del camino. ❤️

Más información sobre March of Dimes: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief

10/15/2025

Grief Support Groups and Resources in Arkansas:

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Programs of the Center for Good Mourning are provided free-of-charge for families and groups in Arkansas through the generous support of the Arkansas Children's Auxiliary.
Greg Adams | 501-364-7000 | goodmourning@archildrens.org
https://www.archildrens.org/center-for-good-mourning

Share Baptist Health Bereavement Program
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock Hickingbotham, Outpatient Building, Resource Classroom.
Group meets the 4th Thursday of every month.
Melissa Odom | 501-202-4769 | Melissa.odom@baptist-health.org
Share Weekly Online Group
The National Share office hosts weekly online group chats that are free to families.
• The online Pregnancy Loss Group (for the loss of baby through miscarriage, still birth or in the first weeks of life) meets every Tuesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm CST.
• The 3rd week is dedicated to Pregnancy After Loss (for those pregnant after a loss or trying to become pregnant).
To connect to the group meeting: https://nationalshare.org/online-support/

The Share office also maintains an active presence on Facebook, with three support groups and Share’s National page. The support groups are closed groups to protect privacy and require approval prior to posting within the page. The National Share page is a public page and posts current information regarding events, pertinent articles, chapter updates, and videos from bereaved families.
Share Bereaved Families Peer Support (Closed)
Share Pregnancy After Loss Support (Closed)
Share Español: Esperanza for Spanish Speaking Families (Closed)
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. (Public)
To join any of these groups go to: https://www.facebook.com/NationalShare/

UAMS: https://uamshealth.com/love-lives/resources/bereavement-resources-for-families/
Parents Left Behind: https://www.parentsleftbehind.org/resources

Resources for parents who have lost a child including books about dealing with the loss, support groups for parents who have lost a child, and fellowship with other parents who have lost a child.

10/13/2025

If you have excess milk, needing to free up some space and considered donating to help vulnerable Arkansas babies, check out the information below👇

Providing human milk saves the lives of fragile newborns who cannot get their own mother’s milk. Some mothers don’t have enough milk to feed their babies while they are in the hospital, but healthy breastfeeding mothers at home can help us make sure those babies continue to get human milk…

10/11/2025

Did you know that children can receive nutrition assistance and nutrition education up to age 5 😍 we would love to get your child enrolled in the WIC Program! Call your local WIC office to make an appointment 💜 https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/local-health-units

10/10/2025

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. You can call, text, chat, and use deaf services. https://988lifeline.org

“At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.”

10/10/2025

The Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in English and Spanish. You can call or text 📱 Their trained Hotline counselors can:
👂 Listen to what you’re going through
👥 Connect you with local support groups and organizations
👩‍💼 Refer you to other health care professionals if you need more care

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

Decades of research show that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer 🩷 There are so many benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby 🤱 What is your favorite benefit of breastfeeding?

10/08/2025

Breast cancer awareness

10/08/2025

Join us at noon today! We will be with Breastcare Nurse, Brittany and breastfeeding peer counselor, Cassie talking about breast cancer awareness and how breastfeeding can help 🩷

10/03/2025

The weather has been so nice! What do you and your kiddos enjoy doing together? ☀️