Breastfeeding Helplines
National Breastfeeding Hotline
1(800)994-9662
Texas Breastfeeding Hotline
1(800)514-6667
Frequently Asked Questions
about Breastfeeding
The questions below link to the Department of State Health Services WIC staff Web site. To return to this page click the back button on the top of your browser.
Common Breastfeeding Misconceptions
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Concerns
- I am very sad since I had my baby. Is there something wrong with me?
- I'm worried about my newborn. How do I know when to call the doctor?
- Do I have a breast infection?
- Why is my eight-month-old refusing the breast? Does this mean it is time to wean?
- Do I have a plugged duct?
- What can I do about my leaking breasts?
- My baby is teething and has bitten me twice-how do I get her to stop?
- At what age do most mothers naturally wean their children?
Fathers - Their vital role
