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Pregnancy, birth and the first year in Texas, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

State Maternal and Child Health Department

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit within the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of women, children, and families throughout Texas. In collaboration with the Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies (TCHMB), the state's perinatal quality collaborative, MCH oversees various programs aimed at promoting high-quality maternal and newborn care statewide.

Contact Information

Texas Department of State Health Services
Maternal and Child Health

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Phone: 512-776-7373
Fax: 512-776-7254
Email: TitleV@dshs.texas.gov. Learn More

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) excluding weekends and state holidays

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