Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

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Studies show that pregnant women on WIC:

Eat more of the foods that provide key nutrients (like vitamin A, vitamin C and iron) needed for babies to grow and develop well.
See doctors earlier during their pregnancies.
Have more babies delivered full term.
Have more babies born at a healthy weight.

Studies show that for infants whose mothers were on WIC during their pregnancy:

WIC provides:

Breastfeeding help and support.
Formula with iron for babies who are not being breastfed.
Information about starting solid foods at the right time and in the right way.
Support for weaning from the bottle at the right age to protect your baby's teeth.
Parenting support.

Studies show that children on WIC:

Eat more of the foods that provide key nutrients (like vitamin A, vitamin C and iron).
Are more likely to grow and develop well during childhood.
Have better blood iron levels (less iron-deficiency anemia), which help children to grow well, have energy and learn better.
Are more likely to get their shots on time.
Are more likely to see a doctor regularly for check-ups.
Are better with words and have a better memory for numbers.

Studies show that:

$1.77 to $3.13 is saved in Medicaid costs for every $1.00 the WIC program spends serving pregnant women.
Pregnant women on WIC have fewer babies that weigh too little (less than 5 and 1/2 pounds) when born. It costs an extra $30,000 to $70,000 to help a small baby grow to a normal weight.

To find the phone # of a WIC Clinic near you, select one of the following:

County:

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Tribal Government:

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Zip Code:

Or call 1-800-WIC-4030 (1-800-942-4030)
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To reach the Minnesota State WIC Office call 1-800-657-3942 or 1-651-201-4404