Who is eligible to receive an electric breast pump?

A mother is eligible to receive an electric breast pump through the WIC Program if:

  • They are exclusively breastfeeding and/or going back to work or school.

  • They are breastfeeding with a minimal amount of formula supplement at four weeks postpartum, and/or going back to work or school.

  • Mothers with a child:
    • In the NICU.
    • Diagnosed with poor growth/failure to thrive.
    • Diagnosed with poor suck.
    • Diagnosed with cleft lip or cleft palate.

  • Other issues related to latching and breastfeeding in general


For more information and to determine eligibility, please call the Scotland County Breastfeeding Peer Counselor at 910-277-2470 ext 4490. 

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