WIC Colorado
WIC gives you resources, knowledge, and tools to help you and support your family. It’s free for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and all Colorado families who qualify.
Breastfeeding Resources
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Black Women Do Breastfeed
Parents share stories with the hope that they can support, encourage and inspire others who want to breastfeed their children.
MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby specializes in answering questions about the safety/risk of exposures, such as medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, maternal health conditions and much more, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Stories
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Krista’s Story – Sleep Deprivation and Difficulty Breastfeeding Led to Postpartum Depression
Krista shares how sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding contributed to her postpartum depression and anxiety, and when she knew to reach out for help.
Sarah’s Story – Breastfeeding Anxiety and Feeling Overwhelmed
Sarah shares her story of experiencing anxiety towards breastfeeding, feeling overwhelmed, and her struggle to feel connected to her daughter.
Insights from Real Colorado Parents
“I think that mental health services should be discussed in conversation more. Information was always provided in writing, but it wasn’t always discussed by the practitioner.
Also, I think that filling out a depression scale is confusing/misleading because many mothers experience normal levels of anxiety, worry, and depression but might feel uncomfortable saying “yes” to items on the depression scale – for fear of being stigmatized or diagnosed.”