
Infants whose mothers enrolled in the program are less likely to be born prematurely and more likely to have healthy growth. Studies have proven that pregnant and postpartum women who participate in WIC see longer and safer pregnancies, earlier prenatal care and healthy weight gain. WIC benefits show a lot of good results for the program participants.

Some states offer these benefits in the form of an electronic benefits card while some offer food packages, but the basic offerings of the program remain the same. The combined effects of the WIC services are intended to improve the health of low-income women, infants and children.

WIC also provides health screenings, nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and referrals to other health and welfare programs.

With healthy food lists and WIC online resources, program participants are granted food assistance and resources to manage their own health.
