Mother Love

Mar 06 2025 84 ep. 66 mins 7

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Mother Love is a Montana-based podcast amplifying diverse voices from across the state. Through conversations with caregivers, providers, and advocates, we explore bold ideas and creative solutions for supporting the littlest Montanans and their families. If you have feedback, or an idea for a guest or topic, email us at [email protected].

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A Mining City Story: Megan Bristol - Nurse Midwife

Mar 06 2025 23 mins

Guest: Megan Bristol, MSN, CNM (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) In tandem with Jenna Clark (Ep. 04), Megan provides birthing families a midwife option in a hospital setting. We’ll talk about her work in Butte, and the Maternal Health Connection program, which offers telehealth and hybrid care to women in Granite and Powell counties. https://doctors.intermountainhealth.or

Session Voices: Amy Stiffarm - Birth of a Bill, SB 319

Feb 23 2025 20 mins

In conversation with Amy Stiffarm, PhD, MPH, we learn about the creation of Senate Bill 319, supporting and promoting doula care in Montana. Learn more about the value of doula care, and SB 319, here: https://hmhb-mt.org/for-partners/doulas-and-birth-workers/ https://hmhb-mt.org/2025-doula-legislative-information/ Interested in supporting SB 319? Details and resources for providing

A Mining City Story: Jenna Clark - Nurse Midwife

Feb 20 2025 26 mins

Guest: Jenna Clark, MSN, CNM, WHMP (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) Working in partnership with Megan Bristol (Ep. 05), Jenna offers midwifery care at St. James Hospital. Learn what makes midwifery different from an OB approach, and how Jenna made her professional transition. https://doctors.intermountainhealth.org/provider/jenevieve-l-clark/2197973 Connect with Healthy Mo

Session Voices: Grace Decker - How (and Why) to Engage

Feb 10 2025 18 mins

In this episode of "Session Voices" we chat with Grace Decker, coordinator of Montana Advocates for Children (MAC). We'll talk about how to engage with the legislative process, the unusual but necessary guidelines around clothing and decorum, and the value of building relationships with lawmakers year-round. Links and Show Notes: Montana Advocates for Children MT Legislature Livest

A Mining City Story: Amy Lowney - Craniosacral & Massage Therapist, Postpartum Doula

Feb 06 2025 38 mins

Guest: Amy Lowney, MSN-RN, LMT, CST (Prima Natural Wellness) Amy pivoted from her work as a hospital labor and delivery nurse, and now offers complementary wellness services to moms and babies in Butte. We’ll talk about her own professional journey, as well as the emerging landscape of holistic providers in the mining city. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Fac

Session Voices: Mary Collins - Legislature 101

Jan 31 2025 19 mins

Welcome to Session Voices, our special miniseries exploring the 2025 Montana legislative session. In this episode, Emily talks with Mary Collins, Project Director at the University of Montana’s Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development. Mary walks us through some of the basics of how the legislature works, and the unexpected joys of watching the MT Legislative Sess

A Mining City Story: Jessica Walsh - Lactation Specialist

Jan 23 2025 62 mins

Guest: Jessica Walsh, IBCLC, BSN, RNC (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) In her role as Lactation Specialist, Jessica provides an invaluable resource for families, guiding them through their infant-feeding journey and supporting them as they navigate the choices and challenges of providing nutrition in a way that meets the needs of both mom and baby. https://news.intermounta

A Mining City Story: Dorothy Troutman - Doula & Birth Educator

Jan 09 2025 63 mins

Guest: Dorothy Troutman, BSN, RNC, C-EFM, CLC, SBD, SpBCPE, CCE, CEIM, Certified Body Ready Pro, and Body Ready Birth Educator - Doula (Sacred Birth Doula Services); Labor and Delivery Nurse (Intermountain Health St. James Hospital) Join Emily and Cass in conversation with Dorothy, who works with families at all stages of pregnancy and birth, and has been instrumental in increasing

Mother Love Season Four Trailer: A Tale of Two Pregnancies

Oct 15 2024 1 mins

This last spring we said a fond farewell to our incredible host Clair Larson and have been working since then to continue sharing the stories of moms, birthing people and their families to help people know they are not alone in their struggles and to inspire asking for help when they need it. Coming this winter, HMHB will be releasing a multi-episode series to relaunch our Mother L

Thank You for the Stories, Claire's Final Episode as Host of the Mother Love Podcast

May 02 2024 54 mins

Join us as we share a bittersweet episode as we wrap up this season of Mother Love and say farewell to our dear friend and host, Claire. Claire shares with us her experience of crafting and hosting the Mother Love podcast over the past three seasons. As we bid adieu to Claire, let's fill the digital airwaves with gratitude for her dedication, warmth, and the moments of inspiration