Pregnant, Postpartum, & Breastfeeding Women

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Pregnant women, postpartum women (up to 6 months after the delivery of a baby) and breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after the delivery of a baby) are eligible for WIC services.  Services include nutrition assessment and counseling, goal setting and recommendation by a licensed dietitian, and referrals to other social service agencies.   Below are nutrition topics and resources:

Prenatal Nutrition - Moms to be

Food Plans for Moms

Postpartum Nutrition

Birth Control

Prenatal Nutrition - Moms to be 

Food for a Healthy Mother and Baby - source: Florida Department of Health
Topics:
General guidelines for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
Protect Your Baby and Yourself from Listeriosis
Foods for you while you are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Includes a poster to hang on your wall or refrigerator

Pregnancy - Prenatal Nutrition - source: healthunit.org
Topics:
Tips that can help you get the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy
Key Nutrients During Pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, Constipation

Healthy Start - source: HealthyStartFlorida.com
Topics:
Find Local Help
Health Before Pregnancy
Prenatal Weight Gain
Baby Spacing-Safe Sleep-Breastfeeding-Bonding
Preterm Labor
Stress During Pregnancy
Coping with Crying
Postpartum Depression

Food Plans for Moms 

Nutrition.gov
resources and information on good nutrition for women in general, and also for pregnancy and breastfeeding

Postpartum Nutrition 

For Women Only - source: Florida Department of Health

Topics:
Daily Food Guide for Women
Good Sources of Folic Acid, Iron & Calcium
Physical Activity
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Birth Control 

Birth Control Information Center - source: bedsider.org

Topics:
Barrier methods
Hormonal methods
Intrauterine devices
Natural methods
Sterilization
Emergency contraception