Breastfeeding

There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when returning to work or school.

Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Events throughout Vermont being held in support of infant health BURLINGTON, VT – World Breastfeeding Week...

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024 Media Contact: Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7 Events throughout Vermont being held in support of infant health WATERBURY, VT — World Breastfeeding Week...

Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

WIC's benefits are bigger than you think.

WIC supports your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey, can provide a peer counselor, and help along the way.

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates WATERBURY, VT – For 50 years, the Special Supplemental...

WIC offers a wide variety of referrals and resources.

Who can get WIC.