BTX Maternal and Child Health

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BTX Maternal and Child Health

The Maternal and Child Health Division works to improve the health of women, infants, and children throughout the City of Brownsville.

09/11/2026

The support for breastfeeding continues this week with Semana de La Lactancia Latina! 💜 (Latinx breastfeeding week)
This year's theme is: Raíces de Amor: Lactancia con Orgullo y Poder.
To learn more about the celebration of breastfeeding in the Latino community, visit: https://vist.ly/5i57q

09/04/2026

It's Workplace Lactation Week! 💜
The City of Brownsville is proud to be a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite with a number of designated lactation sites!

Is your business interested in becoming a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite? We can help! Help us support breastfeeding employees!

For more information on the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Program, visit: https://vist.ly/5hcrq

08/28/2026

As National Breastfeeding Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting one of our favorite conversations from last year's celebrations. We sat down with Carmen Salas, WIC’s breastfeeding coordinator, to explore the support WIC provides and the many benefits of breastfeeding.
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Tune in and join us in closing out the month with this empowering and informative episode! Available in Español as well! 🎤💙
https://vist.ly/5gida

08/25/2026

Attention new moms and parents! 👪
Join us this Thursday, August 27th, to connect with others who are navigating the same journey. Share your experiences, celebrate your victories, and support one another! We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month! 💜
Did you know there's a Texas Lactation Support Directory? There are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and registered nurses ready to offer YOU expert help! Scan the QR code or visit https://vist.ly/5f9y7 to see all the services available.

08/13/2026

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with some helpful tips! 💜
Did you know frozen breast milk lasts about 6 months? And it should never be heated directly on the stove or in the microwave.
Safe storage = healthy babies and confident parents!

08/05/2026

Our 4th Annual Breast Milk and Motherhood event was another success! A huge thank‑you to all of our partners and families who came together to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week & National Breastfeeding Week! 💜

Fun fact: Communities with strong breastfeeding support networks see healthier moms and babies. Your presence truly makes a difference!

07/31/2026

TOMORROW!! 💜

Join us for our annual Breast Milk and Motherhood event celebrating World Breastfeeding Week! We'll have goodies and plenty of resources available to you and your family!

07/28/2026

THURSDAY!! 👪

Our monthly Postpartum Support Group is back! Come connect, share, and meet families just like yours!
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07/24/2026

In 𝗼𝗻𝗲 week! Join us as we make our own kites! 🪁
Children will create and decorate their own kite while learning how fresh air and playtime can be healthy! Call us to rsvp at (956) 542-3437

Address

1034 E Levee Street, 2nd Floor
Brownsville, TX
78520

Telephone

+19565423437

Website

https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/2061/Maternal-and-Child-Health, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEwYfTvU-ys&list=PL_ffKf9N

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