Sarah Buchanan + Stephanie Fitch - Human Stories Behind Montana’s Maternal Health Gaps

Episode Description: In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast , host Emily Freeman speaks with Stephanie Fitch (Billings Clinic) and Sarah Buchanan (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services) about Siloed — a Montana-made documentary exploring the realities of maternal healthcare access in rural communities. Produced by Montanans, for Montanans, Siloed weaves together powerful stories from across the state to reveal both the challenges and the deep resilience found in Montana families and providers. The film sheds light on maternal healthcare deserts, the emotional and logistical barriers families face, and the creative solutions, from telehealth to local support networks, helping bridge those gaps. Highlights include: Why storytelling and lived experience matter as much as data in driving public health change How rural Montana communities are navigating obstetric care closures The importance of psychological safety and trust in healthcare The role of telehealth, doulas, and community health workers in expanding access The story behind the making of Siloed — from student filmmakers to statewide screenings Simple, human ways anyone can support new parents in their own community Watch the film: 🎬 Siloed Documentary (DPHHS MOMS Program) - Learn more or get involved: Montana MOMS Program: Montana Maternal Health Alliance: Find perinatal resources in every Montana county and reservation using the LIFTS Online Resource Guide: hmhb-lifts.org Join the conversation: Host a community screening, share the documentary with a friend, or simply check in on a new parent in your life. Small acts of care help break down isolation and build connection. Enjoying the podcast? We’d love your feedback and ideas for future episodes! Take our LIFTS Podcast Listener Survey at hmhb-mt.org/survey . Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, check out the LIFTS online resource guide at

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Sarah Buchanan + Stephanie Fitch - Human Stories Behind Montana’s Maternal Health Gaps is an episode from Mother Love by Mother Love .

This episode is 29:23 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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