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WIC for pregnant women in Florida

WIC covers pregnancy, the months after birth and your baby's first years. Florida counts each unborn baby as an extra household member, which raises your income limit.

By Agustín Mendez · official sources reviewed November 2, 2026

Who qualifies during pregnancy

Florida WIC supports women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or recently pregnant, infants and children under 5, with a low or moderate income and a nutrition risk, living in Florida. WIC provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to health care and community services.

If you already receive Medicaid, temporary cash assistance (TCA) or food assistance, you are income-eligible. You do not have to be on any program to qualify.

How the unborn baby counts

For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as one extra person in the household size. Use the right row of the income table:

Your situationHousehold sizeMonthly limitWeekly limit
Living alone, one baby on the way2$3,337$770
Living alone, twins on the way3$4,212$972
With a partner, one baby on the way3$4,212$972
With a partner and one child, one baby on the way4$5,088$1,175

Gross income, before taxes. Table revised June 26, 2026. Use the income calculator for other pay schedules.

How to apply while pregnant

  1. Call your county WIC office to schedule a certification appointment. County numbers
  2. Gather proof of identity, address and income. Ask whether they need proof of pregnancy. Documents checklist
  3. At the visit, WIC reviews household income and your health and nutrition status. What the visit covers

After the birth

WIC continues after the birth: postpartum women can be served for up to six months after the end of the pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers can receive food benefits until the baby turns 1. Your baby can be enrolled as an infant. Tell your WIC office about the birth so the clinic can update your family's benefits.

Planning to breastfeed? The Florida Department of Health recommends feeding only breast milk for the first 6 months, and WIC offers breastfeeding support. WIC breastfeeding support · Approved foods

Common questions

Can I get WIC while pregnant in Florida?

Yes. Florida WIC serves pregnant women with low or moderate income and a nutrition risk who live in Florida. Call your county WIC office to schedule a certification appointment.

Does my unborn baby count for WIC income?

Yes. Each unborn baby counts as one extra person in the household size. A pregnant woman living alone with one baby on the way uses the 2-person limit: $3,337 a month gross.

How early in pregnancy can I apply?

The state page does not set a week. You can call as soon as you know you are pregnant and ask the county WIC team for the first available certification appointment.

What happens to WIC after my baby is born?

Postpartum women can stay on WIC for up to six months after the pregnancy ends, and breastfeeding mothers until the baby turns 1. Tell your WIC office when the baby is born so the baby can be added.

Sources

Florida WIC program (Florida Department of Health)

Florida DOH in Brevard County: apply for wic

floridahealth.gov

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