Breastfeeding Events
WOW! - Weigh on Wednesdays
This is a weekly opportunity to check baby's growth.
Starting in January 2023, every Wednesday from 10 - 11 a.m., WIC clients currently breastfeeding are welcome to pop in to the health center to get baby weighed with the help of one of our breastfeeding peer counselors. For more information, call 816-595-4293.
Breastfeeding 101
This breastfeeding class will help pregnant WIC clients to learn the basics of what breastfeeding is, why it is so important and beneficial, how to overcome challenges in your breastfeeding journey and more. This class is offered the last Tuesday of every month at 10:15-11:45 a.m. You are welcome to bring a support person (partner, relative, etc.).
The class is held both in-person and virtually. To get the link to attend virtually, fill out the registration form by 4 p.m. the day before the class you wish to attend. For more information, call 816-595-4293.
World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Every year, during the first week of August, we celebrate Breastfeeding Week with a party at the health center. Check out our social media channels every July where more details are likely to be posted.