Texas State Laws on Breastfeeding
Tex. Health Code Ann. § 161.071 (2001) requires the Department of Health to establish minimum guidelines for the procurement, processing, distribution, or use of human milk by donor milk banks. (HB 391)
Tex. Health Code Ann. § 165.002 (1995) authorizes a woman to breastfeed her child in any location.
Tex. Health Code Ann. § 165.003 et seq. provides for the use of a “mother-friendly” designation for businesses who have policies supporting worksite breastfeeding. (HB 340) The law provides for a worksite breastfeeding demonstration project and requires the Department of Health to develop recommendations supporting worksite breastfeeding. (HB 359)
Breastfeeding Classes and Breastfeeding Home Visits
Laura Gruber, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Home Visits & Office Visits
www.BreastfeedingHousecalls.com
Breastfeedinghousecalls@gmail.com
(210) 209-1002 p
(210) 579-6533 f
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Breastfeeding from Birth, until the day baby decides to wean
Local Breastfeeding Resources
LACTATION CENTERS IN SAN ANTONIO
MEDICAL CENTER
Baby Cafe 210-207-7138-Walkin, Free
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital 210-297-5096, By appt., Free
The Woman’s Place at Methodist Health Care System 210-575-0261, By appt., Free
STONE OAK/NORTH CENTRAL
North Central Baptist Hospital 210-297-4086, By appt., Free
NORTHEAST
Northeast Baptist Hospital 210-297-2069, By appt. , Free
The MILC Group (844) Got-MILC, by appt., Call for rates
DOWNTOWN
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital 210-704-2392, By appt., Free
University Hospital 210-358-3897, Call for rates
Baptist Medical Center 210-297-9189, By appt, Free
MILITARY
SAMMC 210-916-0139, By appt., Free for military/military dependents
Wilford Hall 210-292-6452, By appt. Free for military/military dependents
NEW BRAUNFELS
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital (New Braunfels) 830-643-6190, By appt., Call for rates
FACEBOOK BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS
Search FB for these group names:
- San Antonio Breastfeeding Support Group
- La Leche League FB Support Group for San Antonio Mothers
- Breastfeeding in Public Support Group SA
- New Braunfels FB Breastfeeding Support Group