A mother’s first milk is called ‘colostrum.’ Moms start making colostrum during pregnancy, and it’s ready as soon as baby is born. Colostrum is usually yellow in color and is often referred to as “liquid gold,” because it prepares baby’s system for healthy digestion and builds immunity.

Your newborn needs frequent feedings to grow and feel full. Breastfeed your baby at least 8 to 12 times within a 24-hour period. You should start breastfeeding early—preferably right after delivery. After the first few days, look for about 6 wet diapers per day, and expect three or more stools by Day 4. If baby seems satisfied after feedings, then you’re doing great!

Having the correct latch and position is important for a successful breastfeeding experience. Be sure that both you and baby are in a comfortable and relaxed position before starting. If you’re experiencing any pain, reach out to a breastfeeding expert or call your healthcare provider. If you participate in WIC, call your lactation counselor!

If your breasts feel uncomfortably full, you may be experiencing engorgement. This can be caused by ineffective and/or infrequent removal of milk from the breast, resulting in over-fullness. Moms are encouraged to continue breastfeeding and offer the breast frequently to avoid painful engorgement.

Yes! There are many benefits of breastfeeding after returning to work, including fewer work absences due to infant illness, lower expenses for infant healthcare and lower expenses for infant nutrition. If you plan on returning to work, we recommend that you use a breast pump to express milk throughout the day and maintain your milk supply.

Georgia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
English Nondiscrimination Statement – Full Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s ​TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the ​Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD- 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online ​at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) ​632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement – December 2022

Georgia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Spanish Nondiscrimination Statement – Full Statement

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.

La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/usda- program-discrimination-complaint-form-spanish.pdf, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:

1. correo:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
3. correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Aviso de No Discriminación – December 2022