WIC Peer brochure.pdf - Scott County
WIC Peer brochure.pdf - Scott County
WIC Peer brochure.pdf - Scott County
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<strong>Peer</strong> Counselors are moms<br />
Our <strong>Peer</strong> Counselors have<br />
breastfed at least one child<br />
A <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor is trained<br />
to help you with breastfeeding<br />
and to provide support<br />
and encouragement.<br />
<strong>Peer</strong> Counselors are<br />
available outside of normal<br />
business hours, even<br />
evenings and weekends!<br />
<strong>Peer</strong><br />
Breastfeeding<br />
Support Counselors<br />
<strong>WIC</strong><br />
That’s what it’s<br />
abou t. ..moms helping m om s.<br />
- <strong>WIC</strong> <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor<br />
S c o t t - C a r v e r C AP A g e n c y<br />
W I C P r o g r a m<br />
<strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> Location<br />
712 Canterbury Rd S<br />
Shakopee MN, 55379<br />
952-496-2125<br />
Carver <strong>County</strong> Location<br />
110650 Village Rd<br />
Chaska MN, 55318<br />
952-960-9700<br />
<strong>Scott</strong>-Carver <strong>WIC</strong> Program<br />
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
<strong>Peer</strong> Counselors<br />
W hy have a <strong>Peer</strong><br />
Counselor<br />
How to get Started<br />
with a <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor<br />
Our peer counselors are a lot<br />
like you. They are mothers<br />
and have successfully breastfed<br />
at least one child. <strong>Peer</strong>s<br />
are enthusiastic about breastfeeding<br />
and about helping<br />
other mothers have a positive<br />
breastfeeding experience.<br />
A <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor has had<br />
special breastfeeding<br />
training, her job is to help<br />
you reach your breastfeeding<br />
goals.<br />
She is available to you to<br />
answer questions and<br />
provide support and<br />
encouragement.<br />
Many expecting mothers have heard<br />
that breastfeeding is best, but still<br />
have questions before making the<br />
decision on how to feed their baby. A<br />
<strong>Peer</strong> Counselor is a wonderful person<br />
to answer these questions! She will<br />
contact you monthly during your<br />
pregnancy, and more often as your<br />
due date gets closer.<br />
<strong>Peer</strong> Counselors help new mothers by<br />
providing support and answering their<br />
questions. They are trained to help<br />
you work through problems and can<br />
refer you to a lactation counselor if<br />
needed. She will check in on you as<br />
often as you like, and you will be able<br />
to call her as well.<br />
A <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor is available to you<br />
beyond typical business hours, even<br />
evenings and weekends!<br />
When needed, a <strong>Peer</strong> Counselor can<br />
come to the hospital, meet you at the<br />
<strong>WIC</strong> clinic, or come to your home for<br />
a visit.<br />
At your <strong>WIC</strong> appointment<br />
the Nutrition Educator may<br />
suggest a Breastfeeding <strong>Peer</strong><br />
Counselor. If you would like<br />
one she will send a referral.<br />
You may also call the local<br />
<strong>WIC</strong> office to sign up.<br />
<strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> Clients please<br />
call 952-496-2125<br />
Carver <strong>County</strong> Clients please<br />
call 952-960-9700
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