Berry Medicine

09/03/2026

By courageously sharing her personal journey, Dr. Amy Stiffarm brought visibility to the realities many Native parents and families face and reinforced the need for culturally grounded maternal mental health support. Her story reflects the very reason Berry Medicine exists: to uplift Indigenous families through community-driven, Indigenous-led approaches to maternal health and wellness. This platform provides an opportunity to elevate Indigenous perspectives, increase visibility for Native maternal mental health, and advocate for Indigenous-led solutions, research, and programming.

While only a portion of her story was featured in this clip, Dr. Stiffarm also shared how a culturally centered program supported her healing journey, reinforcing the importance of care rooted in culture, community, and connection.

View the extended version of this feature tonight or catch a clip from yesterday https://www.berrymedicine.org/in-the-news/im-not-ok-mothers-come-together-to-discuss-americas-postpartum-crisis

09/02/2026

📣 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

09/01/2026

Yesterday, we were honored to help support the Blackfeet Tribal Health Maternal Health Home Visiting Program, Family Spirit, for the Blackfeet Cradleboard & Infant Safe Sleep Educational Event in Browning, MT.

It was an incredible opportunity to hear teachings from local Elders, learn about cradleboard history from Susan Webber. The gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for families to learn, connect, and continue important conversations surrounding safe sleep practices and maternal and infant health.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to all those who worked behind the scenes to bring this gathering together. Events like these help strengthen connections between traditional knowledge, community wellness, and safe sleep education.

08/31/2026

We are honored to share that Berry Medicine's Founding Executive Director, Dr. Amy Stiffarm, will be featured in an upcoming ABC News segment focused on postpartum depression and maternal mental health. Joining other respected advocates and experts, she will help amplify the importance of awareness, healing, and support for families navigating the postpartum journey.

Together, we can reduce stigma and strengthen support systems for parents and caregivers and elevate Indigenous perspectives, increase visibility for Native maternal mental health, and advocate for Indigenous-led solutions, research, and programming.

Tune in on September 3, 2026 @ 8:00 PM EST on ABC News Live

"This work is deeply personal to me and closely connected to Berry Medicine's mission. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my story in service of reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and helping create stronger systems of support for future generations."

08/26/2026

We are honored to partner with Blackfeet Tribal Maternal Health Home Visiting Program Family Spirit on the Blackfeet Cradleboard & Infant Safe Sleep Educational Event.

Susan Webber will be sharing her knowledge on the history of cultural signifance of cradleboards. 10 Participants will also be eligible to continue her course to build a Blackfeet Cradleboard for your family.

There will also be an opportunity to hear from Elders about traditional birth and parenting.
>>>Traditional Sleep is Safe Sleep

08/25/2026

Listen in for a glimpse of what inspired Berry Medicine.

08/25/2026

Thank you to First Nations Development Institute for supporting our Native Food Sovereignty projects. We're looking forward to advancing work centered on first foods and maternal health and strengthening the health of Native families and communities.

08/20/2026

🌿 Join Us This Evening for Our Monthly Indigenous Birthworker Call! 🌿

The Indigenous Birthworker Network (IBWN) was created through Indigenous doula trainings to provide a supportive space for connection, resource sharing, collaboration, and peer support.

Each month, birthworkers come together virtually to learn from guest speakers, share knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and build meaningful relationships. Through these ongoing learning opportunities, the IBWN promotes culturally grounded maternal health practices and helps strengthen Indigenous birthwork across Montana communities.

Interested in learning more about the Indigenous Birthworker Network?
Visit our website:

Montana Indigenous BirthWorker Network Berry Medicine facilitates and coordinates the Indigenous BirthWorkers Network (IBWN), bringing together Indigenous doulas, lactation counselors, recovery doulas, and maternal and child health advocates serving Tribal and Urban Native communities across Montana...

08/19/2026

We would like to highlight our Board President, Lannesse Baker.

We had the pleasure of listening to her speak at the National Indian Health Board Conference during the Protecting Our Life Givers, Strengthening Our Nations panel. Her insights, leadership, and commitment to advancing Indigenous health were inspiring and a powerful reminder of the importance of Indigenous-led solutions in maternal and child health.

Lannesse is an Anishinaabe national public health leader, strategic systems thinker, and relational leader with 20 years of experience serving Urban and Tribal American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, she currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the National Indian Health Board. Throughout her career, she has worked to build the capacity of organizations, communities, and individuals to lead transformational change, with particular expertise in maternal and child health.

We are grateful for Lannesse's leadership and proud to have her guiding our work as Board President. 💜

08/19/2026

Did you know we have a Maternal Health CAB?

The best programs are built with community, not for community.

Berry Medicine's Native American Maternal Health Community Advisory Board offers organizations the opportunity to receive feedback from Indigenous mothers, aunties, BirthWorkers, doulas, nurses, and fathers to guide, inform, and strengthen program efforts before launching programs, services, resources, or research initiatives.

By bringing your work to the CAB, you can strengthen cultural responsiveness, build trust, and ensure community voices help shape decisions that impact Native families.

Submit a request now: https://www.berrymedicine.org/native-american-maternal-health-community-advisory-board