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WIC – Women, Infants and Children

Contact: Cindy Gamble, Tribal Public Health Consultant, csgamble5@gmail.com

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Covid-19 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Resources:

COVID-19 Guidance for Tribal DV Programs and Shelters – National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Resources for Tribal DV Coalitions, Programs and Advocates – NIWRC
DOH Iterim Guidance for Perinatal Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic
CDC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information
WHO Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
Final 11×17 COVID-19 Pregnancy birth and caring for your baby
Final 8.5×11 COVID-19 Pregnancy birth and caring for your baby
The National WIC Association launched a webpage titled “WIC & Health Resources for Native Peoples” in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The webpage includes information from WIC agencies, COVID-19 resources, and breastfeeding information.

Upcoming Trainings/Webinars:

Doula Pandemic Training: Free training for doulas. Thank you to Kate Dewey, Camie Goldhammer, and Jane Drichta for working so hard on creating the content and making it free!!
https://let-it-be-birth.teachable.com/p/pandemic-response-doula-training?fbclid=IwAR00GwEg169fMd3YLsojIzpOPcJMnAzB4Htv3jYIuIS8Hwny5VygbOi3I1E
Of note, we are seeing a worsening of anxiety (new anxiety and worsened preexisting mental health conditions) related to COVID-19 among many birthing parents. We invite you to reach out to our perinatal mental health consultation line (available weekdays 9:00-5:00 pm at 877-725-4666) if you have any questions around your patient’s mental health in this difficult time. FLYER

This page is currently being updated.

Meetings: 

Tools: 

Washington WIC Shopping Guide (PDF)
Covid WIC Approved Foods
December 2020 Additional Covid WIC Approved Foods
If you would like a printed copy of the WIC Shopping Guide in English or any other available languages, please call 1-800-841-1410.

AIHC Materials:

Maternal-Infant Health Strategic Plan (click here)
Maternal-Infant Health Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (click here)
AIHC Resolution Establishing Support for Breastfeeding

Other Resources:

Websites
Article: A birth plan during coronavirus: I am grateful for all my options, including doulas
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/coronavirus-and-pregnancy-how-doulas-can-assist/?fbclid=IwAR0ZH4IV2dX9hG3vC4MAhh0DycgpxgAFDd24VAvaJKBRygU8qT-LbRxOmo8
WIC WA: The Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program
National WIC Association
Nutrition Fist: WIC Association of Washington State
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Help Me Grow
ParentHelp123
Vroom: Free Brain Building Activities
First Kids 1st: Every Child is Sacred
First Steps – Maternity and Infant Care (Maternity Support Services)
Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
SAMHSA Women, Children & Families

Reports/Flyers (PDF)

Recent News:
MMRP Maternal Death Report 2014-2016
Panel recommends home visits, community trust efforts to reduce infant mortality (Click to read article)
Partnership Access Line (PAL) line for Moms
Breastfeeding-Friendly Hospitals (link to DOH resource site)
Breastfeeding-Friendly Birth Centers (link to DOH resource site)

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As a Parent – Three Conversations to Have With Your Child This Year (link to article)
Native Children’s Policy Agenda: Putting First Kids 1st (pdf)
Pregnancy and Beyond Flyer: Opioid-use Disorder Conference
Partnership Access Line (PAL) line for Moms

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