Tel: 203-630-4245
Fax: 203-630-4249
Email: meridenwic@meridenct.gov
165 Miller Street Meriden, CT 06450
The WIC program is a part of the Meriden, CT Health and Human Services Department
Hours of Operation
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Monday (8-4:30)
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Tuesday (8-6:30)
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Wednesday-Friday (8-4:30)
Open 1 Saturday per month
Appointments conducted by phone, or in person as necessary
Breastfeeding Education
We have put together resources for you to learn more about breastfeeding. Choose which resources are best for you. We have packets, videos, and interactive modules.
Select your preferred learning method!
Do you have a specific question?
Do you learn best by reading and looking at handouts? Select any of the packets below!
Breastfeeding Packet
#1
Learn more about:
- 5 keys to successful breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding tips from other parents
- How breastfeeding begins before birth
Breastfeeding Packet
#2
Learn more about:
- Your breastfeeding rights in Connecticut
- Making a Plan for breastfeeding success
- latching your baby
- hunger cues and how to know baby is drinking enough
- what to look for when breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Packet
#3
Learn more about:
- what to expect in the hospital on the first two days, and the first two weeks
- Hand expression
- Managing Engorgement
Do you learn best by watching videos?
Click the picture to check out this webpage!
It has many videos about breastfeeding, including topics like latching, going back to work or school, building your milk supply, and more!
Do you learn best by completing modules and quizzes? Check out this interactive website!
Due to the widespread formula shortage, WIC is temporarily allowing the purchase of certain alternative formulas. Click the buttons for important information about these alternative formula options.