Parents who are navigating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or nursing their baby or child can find a variety of support services that range from online information to programs in Austin.
Human Milk Bank
Parents with newborns, premature or sick babies, and healthy infants are eligible to receive human milk from Mother’s Milk Bank. Funding may be available to families with a medical need for milk and no insurance or financial resources.
Lactation Support
Mom’s Place Lactation Support Center provides answers to breastfeeding concerns through breastfeeding classes and consultations with WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), and Registered Nurse, IBCLCs. Mom’s Place can also help with weight checks for breastfed infants. Their website also includes a hub of resources related to hotlines, government resources, support organizations, and trainings. Mom’s Place is funded through grants from the Texas Department of State Health Services and provides free services that mothers can return to as often as needed.
Lactation support through Austin Regional Clinic includes in-clinic consultations and at-home and telehealth visits by IBCLCs. They also provide educational materials, breast pump and baby scale rentals, peer groups, and classes.