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January 25th 2021: Breastfeeding and WIC: The Myths and Facts

We all recognize that breastfeeding a baby doesn’t cost money. What we may be less aware of is that socioeconomically-deprived mothers are often likely to initiate breastfeeding and, if they do, they are less likely to continue. What is being done to help families in this situation? Join Marie and her guest, Tori Gwilliam, RD, as they bust the myths and clarify the facts related to the federally-funded, state-administered Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Who is eligible for WIC? Why might families who are eligible for WIC not participate in the WIC

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Tori Gwilliam

Tori Gwilliam is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Lactation Counselor who works with low- income families to reduce food insecurity and improve health outcomes. Tori is also the Breastfeeding Coordinator and a public health nutritionist with the Fairfax County, Virginia, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental nutrition program. She has eight years of experience working in public health and specializing in maternal and infant nutrition. Tori earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech.
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