SMART Women's Healthcare

08/10/2026

Yes, become a sponsor!

📣 Become a Sponsor of the 2026 Montana Life Summit!

Join us October 2–3 in Helena for the inaugural Montana Life Summit, bringing together social conservatives, grassroots activists, and leaders from across Montana for education, encouragement, and action.

Sponsorship is a great opportunity to support the Summit while gaining valuable exposure for your organization.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at https://www.mtlifesummit.com/.

Questions? Contact Patrick Webb at [email protected].

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

🤱 Did You Know? Lactation Consulting is Coming Soon! 🤱

We are excited to announce that Leah A. Jacobson, MA, IBCLC -Founder & CEO of the Guiding Star Project, will soon be offering personalized lactation support for mothers and babies.

At Guiding Star, we believe every mother’s breastfeeding journey is unique. Supporting women means meeting them where they are—with compassion, encouragement, and individualized care to help them navigate challenges, build confidence, and reach their breastfeeding goals.

Whether you are preparing for breastfeeding, experiencing challenges, returning to work, navigating pumping, or simply looking for guidance and reassurance, Leah is here to walk alongside you.

✨ In-person and virtual lactation consultations available
📍 In-person visits at Guiding Star Crosby // 3 W Main St • Crosby, MN 56441

New clients will be accepted September 2026. To request an appointment, email: [email protected]

📅 Online booking coming soon!

💙 Because no mother should have to navigate her breastfeeding journey alone.

08/08/2026

🤱 World Breastfeeding Week 🤱

Most mothers begin their breastfeeding journey with a desire to meet personal goals—but many stop earlier than they originally intended. Often, it isn't because they wanted to. It's because they didn't receive the support they needed.

Here are six common reasons mothers wean sooner than planned:

🩵 Difficulty with lactation or latching
🩵 Concerns about baby's nutrition or weight gain
🩵 Questions about medications while breastfeeding
🩵 Limited parental leave and unsupportive workplace policies
🩵 Cultural pressures or a lack of family and community support
🩵 Hospital practices that don't fully support breastfeeding success

At Guiding Star, we believe women deserve compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers them to nourish their babies with confidence. That's why our Guiding Star Centers offer breastfeeding education classes, lactation consultant services, support groups, and infant weight checks using baby scales to help mothers monitor their baby's growth and gain greater confidence that their breastfed baby is receiving enough milk.

Being Fearlessly Female means recognizing and supporting the unique gifts of the female body—including the ability to nourish new life. Every mother deserves a community that believes in her, equips her, and walks alongside her throughout her breastfeeding journey.

💙 How can we better support breastfeeding mothers?

Here are a few simple ways we can all make a difference:
• Offer encouragement instead of judgment.
• Advocate for family-friendly workplaces and adequate parental leave.
• Connect new moms with breastfeeding education, lactation consultants, and local support groups.
• Help with meals, household tasks, or childcare so moms can focus on feeding and bonding with their baby.
• Celebrate each mother's unique journey and support her goals without comparison.

Together, we can create a culture where mothers have the resources, encouragement, and community they need to reach their breastfeeding goals.

08/08/2026

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👉Stay up to date with Part N: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/professional-cme-course/

Earn up to 16 CME credits in this self-paced, expert-led online course. Deepen your understanding of the female cycle and gain practical knowledge that is immediately applicable to patient care.

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08/08/2026

How can you support someone whose culture, faith, or way of communicating differs from your own? Every participant brings their own beliefs, experiences, and ways of expressing grief.

Small changes in how we listen, ask questions, and respond can help people feel safer opening up. Learn how curiosity, thoughtful communication, and flexible support can build trust and help participants from many backgrounds feel respected, safe, and understood.

Click here to register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yad8kug

08/08/2026

🤱💙 World Breastfeeding Week 💙🤱

Breastfeeding is more than nourishment—it's a remarkable expression of a woman's God-given capacity to nurture, comfort, and sustain new life.

At Guiding Star, we believe a woman's ability to ovulate, gestate, and lactate is not something to be minimized or overlooked, but understood, supported, and celebrated. Breastfeeding is one of the many incredible ways a woman's body is uniquely designed to care for her child, while also providing lifelong health benefits for both mother and baby.

This World Breastfeeding Week, we honor every mother on her feeding journey. Whether breastfeeding came naturally, required extra support, or looked different than expected, your love and dedication matter. Every family deserves compassionate care, evidence-based education, and a community that empowers mothers to meet their goals.

Because being Fearlessly Female means embracing the beauty, strength, and purpose of the female body with confidence—not despite its unique design, but because of it.

Let's continue building a culture that values, protects, and supports women in every stage of motherhood.

💙 Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

✨ Share your story with us below! What has breastfeeding taught you, or what encouragement would you offer another mom beginning her journey?

08/08/2026

Honored to be part of this speaker line-up - come join us! Deborah Tilden LifeVictory Coaching & Consulting The Heritage Foundation

📆 Join us October 2-3, 2026, for the inaugural Montana Life Summit, Montana's premier statewide gathering dedicated to advancing a culture of life.

📣 You will hear from nationally recognized speakers who have spent decades leading the pro-life movement, connect with community leaders, medical professionals, pastors, students, and organizations from across Montana, and leave equipped to advocate for life in your town.

🔒 Secure your spot today and learn more at: https://www.mtlifesummit.com/

08/08/2026

What factors are contributing to the declining fertility rate? Health? Money? Culture?

Today's research review examines that question in three countries and reveals a significant factor in why couples are having fewer children in recent decades. Read the review: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/comparing-fertility-trends-in-england-wales-and-scotland-a-research-review/

05/13/2026

Statistics show that women are at twice the risk of depression compared to men, and rates for women increase after puberty. Could hormonal contraceptives be a factor?

Today's blog highlights the association between hormonal contraceptives and increased risk of antidepressant use and first diagnosis of depression. Get all the details here: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/hormonal-contraceptive-use-increases-risk-of-depression-a-research-review/