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Texas Health and Human Services Commission highlights available resources during National Breastfeeding Month - Woodlands Online
Texas HHSC (Google News) · August 5, 2026
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month this August by promoting support services for families. Texas WIC provides many resources, including breastfeeding peer counselors, lactation consultants, and nutrition counseling. Families can also access a free 24/7 lactation support hotline even if they are not enrolled in WIC. These services aim to help parents give their children a healthy start in life through trusted guidance and community support.
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Key takeaways
- Texas WIC serves over 760,000 women, infants, and children each month across the state.
- A free Texas Lactation Support Hotline is available 24/7 at 855-550-6667 for all families.
- WIC offers peer counselors and certified lactation consultants to provide mom-to-mom support.
- Eligible families can receive healthy foods like milk, eggs, and produce through the WIC program.
- Women can apply for Texas WIC benefits as soon as they become pregnant.
- Dads, grandparents, and foster parents with children under age five can also apply for WIC.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission highlights available resources during National Breastfeeding Month Woodlands Online
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