Obesity risk among WIC participants is one of the most serious public health nutrition challenges facing health care providers. Low-income children, who are at greatest risk for obesity, are also the least likely to breastfeed.
In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood, CWA and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center presents the need for and examples of peer counseling for breastfeeding mothers. We’ve also included recommendations to ensure continuity of care and improve training.