Program Training 
"Using Loving Support"™to Grow and Glow in WIC:

A Breastfeeding Competency Course

THIS CURRICULUM IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN A WEB BASED FORMAT

Target Audience: 
State and local agency personnel working in the WIC Program. 
Course Length: Twelve web based modules
Course Description:  
This curriculum was developed to ensure that all staff attain a level of proficiency in the skills required to promote and support breastfeeding in the WIC setting.
Performance Objectives:
Upon completion of this curriculum, participants will be able to:

• Recognize their role and responsibilities as part of the WIC "team" that promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding
• Identify their personal beliefs and attitudes about breastfeeding
• Identify rapport building techniques that establish a positive relationship with pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
• Identify common myths and misperceptions about breastfeeding
• Identify factors that impact milk production and the breastfeeding relationship
• Describe breastfeeding anticipatory guidance for pregnant women, especially during the third trimester.
• Identify appropriate breastfeeding message for mothers and infants during the early postpartum period.
• Name common issues that arise when breastfeeding an older infant.
• Explain how a mother can maintain milk production when she is separated from her baby.
• Identify consequences of unresolved breastfeeding issues and strategies mothers can use to address them.

A Certificate of Completion is available as part of the last module.