Written by Chelsea Bellon, Native American Initiatives Program Manager In 2024, an intentional partnership was formed between the Native American Initiatives (NAI) Program at HMHB-MT, the Western Montana Area Health... The post Native American Maternal Health Community Advisory Board appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

Thanks to Shawnalea Chief Goes Out, Perinatal Health Program Officer for the Member Health Management Bureau of the Health Resources Division, for authoring this guest post! In Montana, healthcare providers... The post MTPAL: One Number, Two Programs—Empowering Healthcare Providers for Moms and Kids appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

by Emily Freeman, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator and Mother Love Podcast Host As Emily gears up for the release of new Mother Love episodes on the 2025 Montana Legislative session, she... The post “Session Voices” & the 2025 Montana Legislature appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

by Emily Freeman, HMHB Storytelling Coordinator and Mother Love Podcast Host Welcome Back to Mother Love! After a summer hiatus, the Mother Love podcast is back in action with a... The post I’m Emily: Your New Host of the Mother Love Podcast and Storytelling Coordinator at HMHB appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

With the close of 2024, we’re reflecting on a year filled with meaningful milestones, new connections, and impactful work at HMHB-MT. From expanding our team to strengthening collaborations, this year... The post 2024 HMHB Year in Review appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

This is a featured article from our 4th edition of the LIFTS Magazine.   I Can Do This By Kelsie Christensen “You’re an adult woman, you can do this!” my... The post I Can Do This by Kelsie Christensen appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

This is a featured article from our 4th edition of the LIFTS Magazine.   My Journey Through Bipolar II and Motherhood By Shayla Horner After my first pregnancy, I was... The post My Journey Through Bipolar II and Motherhood by Shayla Horner appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

Montana Milestones/Part C is Montana’s early intervention program, and Sandy Cade, the Part C Coordinator, has provided some essential updates on changes to Early Intervention providers, along with helpful resources... The post Supporting Montana’s Youngest Through Early Intervention: Updates from Montana Milestones/Part C appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

The HMHB team is grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the 7th Annual Perinatal Mental Health Conference. Returning to in-person convening, we valued the chance to connect face-to-face with... The post 7th Annual Perinatal Mental Health Conference Recap appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more

This is a featured article from our 2nd edition of the LIFTS Magazine.   Editor’s Note: This story is about infant loss. HMHB feels it is important to share stories... The post Grieving with Grace: A Bereaved Mother’s Story by Amanda Eby appeared first on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition ..read more