Springfield-Greene County WIC

Springfield-Greene County WIC and all its offices, programs, clinics and satellites will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. We will reopen as usual on Thursday, Nov. 12.

This month’s Nurture Café is just one week away! We’ll focus on the ups and downs of milk supply, taking time to discuss the emotional challenges of low supply and strategies to increase milk production. Then, we’ll get creative by making calming sensory bottles for you and your family to enjoy.

When: Friday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: O’Reilly Center for Hope at 1518 E. Dale St. in Springfield

What to expect:
- Breastfeeding tips and encouragement
- Connection with other parents and caregivers
- Playtime for babies & older siblings
- Healthy snacks

It’s a free, welcoming space for pregnant and breastfeeding WIC members—and yes, older siblings can come along too!

RSVP by texting your name to 417-633-9102.

Dear NICU parent,

We know this wasn’t what you had in mind for your little one. We see your exhaustion and your worry. We see you going through that endless rollercoaster of emotions, from guilt to shock to disappointment to grief and everywhere in between.

We’re rooting for you and your little one(s) and can’t wait to meet them when they are home and ready for their first WIC visit.

In the meantime, here are some words of comfort and encouragement from three women in the 417 area who have been there.

Love,
WIC staff

P.S. If you’ve had a NICU warrior, what words of encouragement would you offer?

Swipe for some lead-fighting superfoods you can get with most WIC food packages!

Springfield-Greene County WIC clinics and offices will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Oct. 30 to allow staff to attend the Missouri WIC conference. We will reopen as usual on Monday, Nov. 2.

At next month’s Nurture Café, we’ll focus on the ups and downs of milk supply, taking time to discuss the emotional challenges of low supply and strategies to increase milk production. Then, we’ll get creative by making calming sensory bottles for you and your family to enjoy.

When: Friday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: O’Reilly Center for Hope at 1518 E. Dale St. in Springfield

What to expect:
- Breastfeeding tips and encouragement
- Connection with other parents and caregivers
- Playtime for babies & older siblings
- Healthy snacks

It’s a free, welcoming space for pregnant and breastfeeding WIC members—and yes, older siblings can come along too!

RSVP by texting your name to 417-633-9102.

A haunted house, WIC edition 👻

Don’t ask questions. Just trust 👀

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We honor and remember all parents who have lost their children. Your child matters and your experience matters. 🩷💜🩵