AR WIC Breastfeeding

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Our offices may be closed, but the breastfeeding helpline is answered 24/7 🎁 don’t hesitate to call!🤱
1-800-445-6175 ☎️

12/23/2025

Your Arkansas WIC offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in observance of Christmas 🎄 We hope you have a holiday full of love and laughter ❤️

12/22/2025

It is the season for all things peppermint! ❤️🤍💚You may have heard that peppermint can decrease milk supply. There is not a lot of research on this topic, but it appears that the amount in the occasional treat isn't likely to cause any issues. Continuing to breastfeed on demand during the busy holiday season will help keep your milk supply normal 🤱 nurse on mamas!

12/22/2025

“Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. However, moderate alcohol consumption, meaning up to one standard drink in a day, is not known to be harmful to the infant. To be safest, the mother can wait at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing.”
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/vaccine-medication-drugs/alcohol.html

12/19/2025

10 benefits of breastfeeding 💖
1. Less sickness
2. Saves time
3. Less money
4. Less to pack when going in the car
5. Better health
6. Brain development
7. Proper tooth alignment
8. Environmentally friendly
9. Decreased cancer risks
10.BOND ✨
What’s your favorite?? 🤩 there are so many!

12/16/2025

Full time breastfeeding peer counselor position posted for Arkansas County 😍

https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/Stuttgart-LACTATION-SPECIALIST-AR-72160/1339582900/

12/16/2025

We are looking for a new Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for Southwest Little Rock WIC Office 🔊 A WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is:

📌A paraprofessional support person who gives basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

📌Has breastfed at least one baby 🤱

📌Is enthusiastic about breastfeeding and wants to help other mothers enjoy a positive experience👶

📌Can work about 28 hours a week ⏰

📌Has experience as a WIC participant 🍎

Email Kayla.fuller@arkansas.gov for more information!📨

12/10/2025

The Gifts of Breastfeeding

12/10/2025

Join us today at noon!! Breastfeeding peer counselor, Jennifer, will be sharing the gifts of breastfeeding 🤱 😍🎁

12/09/2025

Pregnancy+ App is a great resource for expecting families 🤰🏽🤰🏻🤰🏾🤰🏼Check it out today! 😍

12/08/2025

It's getting cooler outside 🥶 “As a general rule, winter coats should not be worn underneath a car seat harness because that can leave the harness too loose to be effective in a crash. Here's a simple way to check whether your child's coat is too big to wear underneath a harness":
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-seats/the-dangers-of-winter-coats-and-car-seats-a5483582251/