Education and Support

Education and Support for Your Birth Journey

Preparing for labor, delivery and life with your newborn can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone. The team offers education and resources designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported every step of the way.

Why does childbirth education matter?

Every birth experience is unique, and understanding your options can make a big difference. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, we provide classes and tools that cover everything from birth planning and pain management to newborn care and postpartum recovery.

What classes and resources are offered at Community Medical Center?

Through a partnership with Birthly, Community Medical Center now offers its patients free, virtual access to a variety of perinatal education classes.

How does Birthly work?

Patients can now access a variety of classes through an online platform. Patients can register for classes and connect with certified, experienced childbirth educators via a live video feed. The educator will provide live, interactive teaching, with dedicated time for the patient to ask questions. Patients now have more flexibility in choosing a time that fits their schedule and can connect from the comfort of their own home.

Classes Available Include:

Early Pregnancy Preparations. A roadmap to a typical pregnancy journey, highlighting all the key milestones. You will hear about nutrition, exercise and mental health.
Prenatal Bootcamp. A detailed overview of the labor and delivery process. Also covers the basics of common medical interventions and postpartum strategies.
Coping and Comfort. An experiential class that equips parents with nonpharmacological tools and strategies commonly used for coping with labor.
Breastfeeding 101. A class filled with specific instructions and expert advice on how to get a good start to breastfeeding.
Newborn Care. A course designed to help new parents become familiar with newborn behavior and the ins-and-outs of practical baby care.
Perinatal Mental Health. This class provides you with a better understanding of potential mental health issues and risk factors during pregnancy and after birth.
Pre/Postnatal Movement and Mindfulness. This class will guide you through breathwork + movement that will open and strengthen your mind, body and heart.

For more information, please click the link below or call 406.602.2008.

Childbirth Education

We've also curated educational videos for each trimester of your pregnancy, labor & delivery and postpartum education. Please note, the postpartum education is required prior to discharge so we encourage you to watch these videos prior to your arrival if possible.

Additional resources include:

Breastfeeding support
2827 Fort Missoula Rd.
Missoula, MT 59804
406.327.4219
Car seat resources - Before your newborn is discharged from the hospital, you'll need to have a car seat that is the right size and installed in your car correctly. Missoula Rural Fire offers car seat fitting sessions free of charge on Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM, by appointment. Call 406.549.6172 to schedule an appointment. If you cannot afford a car seat, please contact your local city-county health department so they can make a referral for a reduced cost or free car seat. This should be done a minimum of four to six weeks prior to your due date. Get more car seat tips at www.safekids.org.
Milk bank services
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Bereavement Support

While we hope for joyful beginnings, we understand that some families face unimaginable loss. Your care team is here to provide compassionate care and emotional support during these difficult times.

We offer:

Bereavement counseling and grief support resources
Memory-making services for families who wish to honor their baby
Referrals to local and national support groups

Our goal is to ensure no family faces this journey alone. Please speak with your nurse or care provider for confidential support.