Harris County Public Health (HCPH) marks National Breastfeeding Month this August with the theme “RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment.” The agency highlights breastfeeding’s health benefits for babies and birthing persons, notes racial disparities in breastfeeding rates, and offers support through its Maternal and Child Health Program, including home visits, prenatal and postpartum care, and referrals to the WIC Program.
• Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month each August to raise awareness
• Offers personalized home visits for prenatal and postpartum care through its Maternal and Child Health Program (MCHP)
• Provides emotional support and resources for new and expecting parents
• Advocates for workplace lactation support to help breastfeeding parents stay employed
1. Visit HCPH's Breastfeeding Resources Page for a list of local support options
2. Visit the CDC's Breastfeeding Page for general breastfeeding information
3. Contact the WIC Program (managed by Texas Department of State Health Services) if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, a recent mother, or have a child under 5 — WIC provides nutrition support
• Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is the official local public health agency for Harris County, Texas
• Press release issued August 5, 2026, for National Breastfeeding Month
• Statistics cited from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Breastfeeding Month declared by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) on August 6, 2011
• Media contact line provided: (713) 439-6911
Breast milk helps protect babies from serious illnesses. But about 60% of parents stop breastfeeding sooner than they want to — often because they don't have enough support. Harris County Public Health (HCPH) wants to change that.
