WIC Breastfeeding

Texas WIC strives to improve the health and well-being of Texas and WIC families by educating, empowering, and supporting women to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding Help and Information

• BreastmilkCounts.com
• HCPBreastfeeding.com
• Texas 10 Step Program
• Mother-Friendly Worksite
• National Breastfeeding Month

Texas Lactation Support Centers and Hotline

Lactation Hotline: 855-550-6667

Lactation consultants are available 24/7 at no cost to assist with breastfeeding questions and concerns. This hotline is available to anyone in Texas.

Lactation Support Centers

Lactation Support Centers in Austin, Dallas, Houston, McAllen and San Antonio are staffed by certified lactation consultants and peer counselors. The centers train local doctors, nurses and hospital staff in breastfeeding best practices.

• Mom’s Place – Austin
• Lactation Care Center – Dallas
• The Lactation Foundation – Houston
• Lactation Care Center of the Rio Grande Valley – McAllen
• San Antonio Lactation Care Center

To find a lactation consultant in another area of Texas, visit the Texas Lactation Support Directory.

For more information on Texas lactation support, contact:

Nikki Morrow, IBCLC, RLC
State WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator
Phone: 713-859-0776

Surveys and Reports

• Findings from the 2023 Texas WIC Feeding Practices Survey (PDF)
• Findings from the 2018 Texas WIC Infant Feeding Practices Survey (PDF)
• Findings from the 2016 Texas WIC Infant Feeding Practices Survey (PDF)
• Findings from the 2013 Texas WIC Infant Feeding Practices Survey (PDF)