rFACILITATOR9S GUIDE
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NEW MEXICO WIC PROGRAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Editor: John Harrisson (Quantock Publications)
This document is very much a collaborative effort. It has been a labor of love that has involved
a considerable number of dedicated professionals that staff the New Mexico WIC Program, as
well as others. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following:
PrenatalBreastfeeding Cornmittee:
Sharon Giles (Chairperson), Debbie Rivera, Shirley Jaquez, Mary Spears, Jeanne Gallegos,
Victoria Parrill, Anne Warner, LaRue Medina, Marsha Padilla, Judy Kittelson, Beverly Tafoya,
Kari Getkin, Rufina Ayala, Michelle Benavidez, Ruth Baldwin, Debbie Torres, Nancy Haskell,
Stephanie Mayton, Justa Ordorica, and Linda Montano.
Infant Committee:
Deanna Torres (Chairperson), Diane Goodman, Patricia Zamora-Pompeo, Genevieve Marquez,
Kari Getkin, Sandy Polanco, Paulene Simms, Sharon Telles, Nancy Haskell, Benny Jacquez,
Tomacita Montoya, Mary Meyer, Mary Dominguez, Grace Hutzel, Patricia Heeman, Sandra
Cashman, Margie Hernandez, Justa Ordorica, Marsha Newman, Lore Small, Stephanie Mayton,
Joan Alexander, Linda Montano, Larinda Wuerth, and Loretta Pacheco.
Child and Post Parturn Committee:
Nancy Cathey (Chairperson), Jane Peacock, Madge Alpert, Connie Dixon, Imelda Garcia, and
Shelly Gibbs.
Technical Committee:
Jane Peacock, Deanna Torres, Sharon Giles, Jerry Pierce, Carmella Gurule, Darlene Lujan, and
Skai Simmons.
We also wish to thank:
The State of New Mexico Public Health Division; and
United States Department of Agriculture (and Sondra Ralph) for their support.
Cover Photo by Margot Geist
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Featured on the cover: Yvette and Kayla Leyba, Loretta Pacheco, Lorenzo and Tara Sanchez,
Jeannette Vallejos and Billy Maes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FACILITATING WIC DISCUSSION GROUPS
Guidelines, Concepts and Techniques Intro- 1
Icebreaker Exercises Intro-7
Sample Dicussion Session Evaluation Form follows Inm12
PRENATAL DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Scheduling Prenatal Education Contacts PN- 1
Selection of Prenatal Discussion Sessions PN-2
Certification
(Prenatal Discusion Session P- 1)
Prenatal Nutrition Needs and Importance of Weight Gain
(Prenatal Discussion Session P-2)
How Will You Feed Your New Little One?
(Prenatal Discussion Session P-3)
A Chance To Ask Questions and Talk To The Nutritionist
(Prenatal Discussion Session P-4)
Keeping Your Baby Safe Before It Is Born
(Prenatal Discussion Session P-5)
Am I Ready To Breastfeed?
(Prenatal Discussion Session P-6)
Certification
(Breastfeeding Discussion Session B- 1)
Successful Breastfeeding
(Breastfeeding Support Group Discussion Session B-2)
INFANT DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Infant Discussion Session Flow Chart IN- 1
Infant Assessment and Plan
(Infant Certification Session I- 1)
Infant Midpoint Evaluation
(Individual Assessment Session 1-6)
Talking About Your Baby
(Infant Discusion Sessions 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5)
Infant Nutrition Study Guide (Sessions 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5) IN-24
CHILDHOOD AND POST PARTUM NUTRITION DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Selection of Childhood and Post Partum Discussion Sessions CH- 1
Certification
(Childhood and Post Partum Discussion Sessions C- 1, L- 1)
Feeling Good By Eating Right
(Childhood Discussion Session C-2)
Taking Care of Yourself, After the Baby
(Post Partum Discussion Session L-2)
Developmental Stages
(Childhood Discussion Session C-3)
Healthy Snacks
(Childhood and Post Partum Discussion Session C-4)
Tooth or Consequences -- A Healthy Mouth
(Childhood Discussion Session C-5)
Ironing It Out -- Getting Enough Iron In Your Diet
(All Category Discussion Session C-6)
Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergies
(All Category Discussion Session C-7)
APPENDIX
Pamphlets and Posters Available Through Central Supply AP- 1