Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) aims to improve the health of women of childbearing age, adolescents, children, infants, and children with special health care needs.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) aims to improve the health of women of childbearing age, adolescents, children, infants, and children with special health care needs. Our staff supports the development of family-centered, community-based, coordinated systems of care.
Publications
DSHS produces several publications, some of which are mandated by the Texas Legislature.
Topics include:
- Parenting and information for parents of newborns
- Safe sleep for babies
- Umbilical cord blood banking
- Activities for children in child care
You can find a description of each publication and a link to order them on the DSHS webpage.
Book traversal links for Maternal and Child Health
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- Maternal Health in Texas
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- Pre-Pregnancy Health
- During Your Pregnancy
- Getting Ready for Delivery
- Pregnancy, Parenting and Depression
- Breastfeeding Support Outreach Partners
- Resources for Moms and Moms-to-be
- Maternal & Child Health (MCH) - Information for Parents of Newborn Children
- Position Statement on Infant Feeding Updated 2010
- Employers
- Local Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies (HTMB) Coalitions
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- Uterine Fibroid Information
- Maternal and Child Health Publications
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- EMSTR New Platform Resources
- Texas EMS & Trauma Registries - Frequently Asked Questions
- Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Rehab Requirements
- EMS - Reporting Requirements
- Medical Examiner Requirements
- Hospital Requirements
- EMSTR Data Requests
- EMSTR Data Reporting Guide and Rules
- Justice of the Peace Requirements
- Trauma Registry Training
- Surveillance Analysis and Reports - EMSTR
- EMSTR Webinars and Presentations
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- Child Safety Seat Checkup Events and Inspection Stations
- Child Passenger Safety Law in Texas
- Child Safety Seat Distribution and Education Program
- Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Dangers in Texas
- Car Seat Information for Parents
- Safe Riders Resources and Materials
- Resources for Child Passenger Safety Technicians
- Safe Riders Education and Distribution Partners
- Texas Violent Death Reporting System
- Contact Us / Contáctenos
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Get in Touch
Get in Touch
Maternal & Child Health
P.O. Box 149347
Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78756
United States