Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies The Montana Coalition

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

We encourage you to deepen your understanding of the impact of mental health conditions on pregnancy-related deaths in the United States and the role we can all play in prevention.

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and we are raising awareness of the increasing rate of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States due to mental health conditions.

We are asking all of you to take action with us ⬇️,

💜 Ask a mom how she's doing and see how you can support her.

☎️ Share the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA)

🔗 Get this free maternal safety guide created by our partner, Cherished Mom: https://hubs.la/Q04x7s8y0

09/10/2026

🎙️ In this week’s episode of the LIFTS Podcast (our first full episode of the season!) HMHB Storytelling Coordinator and host Gwyneth Hyndman talks with fellow Philipsburg mom and farmer Kelly Pipe Campbell about motherhood, grief, IVF, and finding support in a rural community.

Kelly shares her seven-year journey with her husband, Derek, that led to the birth of their daughter, Beverly, including fertility treatments, miscarriage, and IVF. She also talks about losing her mother before becoming a mom herself, navigating postpartum anxiety and depression, and how finding community in Philipsburg helped her feel supported.

🎧 Listen to Kelly’s story wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.

🔗 hmhb-mt.org/podcast

09/09/2026

🎙️ Season 6 of the LIFTS Podcast is here!

We’re kicking off a brand-new season with a special conversation about where we’ve been and where we’re going at Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Montana.

This week, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator and new host Gwyneth Hyndman talks with Executive Director Stephanie Morton about the evolution of the podcast, from Mother Love to LIFTS, and the importance of creating a space where everyone involved in raising children feels seen and included. They’ll also talk about the role stories play in shaping and protecting policies that support families as we prepare for the 70th Montana Legislative Session.

And we’ll be releasing our first feature episode this Thursday. It’s an exciting week!

🎧 Listen to the Season 6 premiere today wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!

🔗 hmhb-mt.org/podcast

09/07/2026

🎙️ Season 6 of the LIFTS Podcast is here!

This week, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator and new host Gwyneth Hyndman talks with our Executive Director Stephanie Morton about the evolution of the podcast—from Mother Love to LIFTS—and the importance of creating a space where everyone involved in raising children feels seen and included.

🎧 Listen to the Season 6 premiere of the LIFTS Podcast today wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
🔗 hmhb-mt.org/podcast

09/02/2026

Special airing update!

📣 The extended conversation is airing EARLIER than expected! **05:30 PM TODAY**

Watch Amy Stiffarm of Berry Medicine featured in an ABC News special exploring:

• Maternal Mental Health
• Postpartum Depression
• Native Family Health Equity
• Indigenous-Led Solutions

Amy shares her personal story and advocates for greater awareness, culturally safe care, and stronger support for Native families.

📺 ABC News Live
📅 Thursday, September 2, 2026
🕕 5:30 PM MDT

Watch. Share. Amplify Indigenous voices.
Together, we can help create stronger systems of support for Native parents, families, and communities.



IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING UPDATE: THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION AIRS EARLIER AT 5:30 PM MDT

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar and make sure to tune in! 📅

08/07/2026

This week, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health presented on the current state of maternal mental health across the country.

The webinar covered a lot of important ground, including how common maternal mental health conditions are, current screening and treatment rates, integrating behavioral health into maternity care, insurance and quality measures, and emerging policy efforts at the state and federal levels.

If you missed the live webinar you can watch the replay on demand:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/stateofmmh2026 (Link in Linktree)

07/27/2026

You can help inform DPHHS as they develop Medicaid reimbursement for doula care. Please join us in submitting public comment emphasizing the importance of providing adequate Medicaid reimbursement for the physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy support doulas provide people during pregnancy, labor and birth, and/or following the end of a pregnancy.

If you have any questions or would like help developing public comment, please reach out to Mary Collins at [email protected]. All comments must be submitted to [email protected] by the end of Thursday, July 30th. Thank you for sharing your voice to improve access to doula care in Montana.

07/22/2026

Perinatal Substance Use Disorders Training

August 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MT
Kalispell, MT

Registration Deadline: August 18

Substance misuse is a common coping strategy for people experiencing mental health challenges. Nationwide, su***de and accidental overdose are leading causes of maternal mortality. Together, we can ensure maternal and allied health professionals have the knowledge and skills to recognize and effectively respond to substance use concerns during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, funding is now available to help cover lodging for a limited number of trainees. Complete the scholarship application as soon as possible to receive the training promo code and request lodging assistance.

Scholarship Application: https://forms.office.com/r/SVSj60KSAV

Postpartum Support International- Montana

06/03/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to do so, we encourage you to check out the 2026 Status of Women in Montana Report. This report provides valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing women across our state and can help inform efforts to strengthen Montana communities.

🔗Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/A8hYL8r