Ultimate Great Falls, MT Pregnancy, Birth, & Baby Guide
If you’re a new mom or expecting a baby in Great Falls, MT, this guide is for you! Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s biggest adventures—with so much to plan, prepare for, and figure out along the way—which is why I created this ultimate guide to help you find the best pregnancy, birth, and baby-related services here in Great Falls.
So whether you’re just starting to show or already in the thick of tummy time or teething, you’ll find helpful businesses & support for every stage of your motherhood journey. From OBs, midwives, & doulas to lactation consultants, adorable baby boutiques to maternity & newborn photographers (hi, that’s me!), they’re all listed right here. And as a mom of six myself, I’ve used many of these businesses & services personally!
Peaceful moment during in-home newborn session. Photo by Valerie Smith Photography.
Doulas, Midwives, and OBs: Pregnancy + Birth Care Options in Great Falls
Whether you're hoping for a natural birth, planning a hospital delivery, or want someone to help you navigate the birth process, having the right birth support is so important. As a mom of six home-birthed kiddos, I’m passionate about helping other moms find great birth resources. I’m so thankful that my choice to have homebirths was supported by some wonderful midwives, but it wasn’t always easy to find those midwives, so I wanted to gather some birth options in one place to help out other expectant mamas.
From experienced doulas to the local birth center to OB practices, here are some birth resources to consider when you’re thinking about how you want to meet your little one.
This mom welcomed her baby at home with the help of Rose Mountain’s birth team. Photo by Valerie Smith Photography
Great Falls Midwife Care at the Birth Center
Rose Mountain Birth Center
At Rose Mountain, birth is treated as a sacred and deeply personal experience. As the only birthing center in Great Falls, they offer gentle, individualized care guided by trust, intuition, and evidence-based support. Whether you’re planning a birth center delivery, home birth (available to families within city limits), or water birth, their compassionate midwife team is there to support you every step of the way—from prenatal visits to postpartum care.
The team includes Certified Nurse Midwife Adriann Lewis, Certified Professional Midwife Jackie Lopez, and Family Nurse Practitioner Jami Nooney, all of whom bring both professional expertise and a genuine love for families to their care.
Website: https://rosemountainmidwifery.org/
Phone: 406-606-3510
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosemountainmidwifery
Hospital Birth Providers - Great Falls OBGYN Practices
Finding the right birth care provider for your hospital birth can make all the difference in your pregnancy and delivery experience. Whether you prefer working with a certified nurse midwife or an OB-GYN, there are a couple of hospital-based practices in town that offer both options. This section highlights two Great Falls, MT OBGYN practices that offer multiple options for care providers to help you feel confident and supported as you prepare to welcome your baby.
Great Falls OBGYN Associates
GF OBGYN Associates is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to women, specializing in routine and high risk obstetrics and providing individualized attention from board certified physicians, licensed practitioners, and caring staff.
Website: https://greatfallsobgyn.com
Phone: (406)761-7924
Benefis Prenatal Care
Benefis obstetricians & midwives provide comprehensive prenatal care, including regular checkups, ultrasounds, and other tests and services that lend to a healthy pregnancy. Their labor and delivery team focuses on providing you and your baby with the highest level of care in a calm and soothing environment.
Website: https://www.benefis.org/medical-services/pregnancy-childbirth/
Phone: (406) 455-5000
Baby’s first hours documented by a Fresh 48 session.
Photos by Valerie Smith Photography
Doulas
Just Breathe – Childbirth Education & Labor Support
Doulas Sarah Farris and Janelle Lund, owners of Just Breathe, are dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. They offer personalized childbirth classes—both private and group—and provide hands-on labor support as birth coaches. Their goal is to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident as you prepare to welcome your baby. With a blend of education, encouragement, and in-person support, Sarah and Janelle will be there for every step of your journey.
Website: https://www.justbreathebirth.org/
Contact Sarah: 406-781-9388
Email: sarah.a.farris@gmail.com
Contact Janelle: 406-899-2946
Email: janelle.lund@gmail.com
Rachel Clark – Birth & Miscarriage Doula
After going through the heartbreak of a miscarriage in 2023, Rachel felt a strong pull to help other moms walking a similar path. She rediscovered her passion for birth work and is now a DONA-trained birth doula working toward certification. Based in Great Falls, Rachel attends hospital, birth center, and home births within a 50-mile radius. She also specializes in miscarriage support, offering gentle, compassionate care for families experiencing loss. If you're looking for someone who truly understands the emotional side of pregnancy—especially after loss—Rachel brings both empathy and strength to the birth space!
Phone: 406-401-5641
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelclarkdoulasupport/
Maternity & Newborn Photographers
Your baby will be here before you know it—and I can say from experience that those early days go by in a blur! Hiring a professional photographer is a beautiful way to preserve your incredible journey from bump to baby along with those fleeting newborn moments. Here are some local maternity and newborn photographers in Great Falls, MT to help you capture this special season.
Valerie Smith Photography
I offer timeless, heartwarming maternity & newborn photography focused on genuine connection and real moments. As a mom of six myself, I remember all the wonder, anticipation, & sweetness that a new baby brings. Whether you're documenting your growing bump or snuggling your brand new baby at home, I’ll help your family feel at ease in front of the camera with a relaxed photo session. My newborn sessions are cozy in-home lifestyle sessions—no posing, just capturing sweet moments in your own home as you and your family get to know your new little one.
Website: www.valeriesmithphotography.com
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Email: valerie@valeriesmithphotography.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieSmithPhotographyMT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriesmithphotographymt
Sweet moment during maternity session with Valerie Smith Photography
One of my favorite newborn photos ever - Valerie Smith Photography
Becky Monroe Photography
Becky Monroe is a posed newborn photographer & a Montana native. She’s the momma to six beautiful children and has been doing newborn photography since 2011. She’s always had a passion for photography, but after having kiddos decided to learn the art of digital photography so that she would have great quality images of her own family.
Becky takes great pride in her work and the images she produces, and understands that each baby is so precious and they are only this small and curly once.
Website: https://www.beckymonroephotography.com/
Email: bekah.monroe@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckyMonroePhotography
Jules Photography
Jules Photography provides quality portraits for bellies & babies. Jules attended the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana, and then opened her own photography studio in 2009, first in Miles City and later in Great Falls.
Website: https://www.julesphotographyandgallery.com/
Email: info@julesphotographyandgallery.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulesPhotographyMT/
Maternity Clothing Stores in Great Falls
I found that finding stylish and comfortable maternity clothes in Great Falls could be a bit of a challenge—there just aren’t many local stores that carry maternity clothes, let alone a stand-alone maternity boutique. But if you’d rather try things on in person than gamble on an online order, or you need a new outfit right now, there are a few local spots worth checking out. So whether you’re looking for everyday basics, something cute for an event, or comfortable clothes for work, here’s where to start shopping locally.
Where to find maternity clothes in Great Falls
Target – Target offers a decent maternity section with a range of basics and seasonal styles, making it a reliable first stop for expectant moms.
Ross – Ross no longer has a dedicated maternity clothes section, but they do say that they still carry a few maternity clothes mixed in with their regular women’s clothing. In my experience Ross’ maternity clothing sizes run very small.
Thrift Stores – Goodwill usually has a decent maternity rack with variety of sizes and styles. Salvation Army has a few maternity items too, though I found that their selection tended to have older/less up to date styles than Goodwill’s. If you're up for some digging, I often spot a few maternity items mixed in with the regular women's clothing at Goodwill.
Old Navy – While the Great Falls Old Navy doesn’t carry maternity clothes in-store, they make this list due to a solid online maternity selection plus the ability to return items in-store if you’d rather not hassle with return shipping.
The right dress + a golden evening = maternity photo magic.
Captured by Valerie Smith Photography
Breastfeeding Support
As a mom of six who breastfed all of my babies and encountered a few challenges along the way, including extreme soreness, oversupply, and tongue tied babies—I know firsthand how important it is to have support in those early days (and beyond)... especially if you need a little more help than the initial breastfeeding assistance provided after birth. The breastfeeding journey isn’t always easy for many moms & babies, and sometimes having someone to troubleshoot or encourage you can make a lot of difference. Thankfully, Great Falls has several resources for breastfeeding moms, from lactation consultants to peer support groups, all ready to help you feel more confident and supported on your nursing journey.
Lactation Consultants
Premier Care Pediatrics
Premier Care Pediatrics provides lactation services—their certified lactation consultants will help to guide and support new moms on their breastfeeding journey.
Website: https://premiercarepediatrics.net/lactation-consultants
Phone: (406) 770-3000
La Leche League of Great Falls
La Leche League (LLL) of Great Falls offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, providing a welcoming space for moms to share experiences, ask questions, and receive encouragement. Led by trained volunteer Melissa Bogner, the group offers free support through phone consultations and a Facebook community. Whether you're navigating latch issues, building confidence, or simply seeking connection, LLL is here to help you feel supported on your nursing journey.
Contact Melissa: (406) 564-7734
Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLGreatFalls/
Sweet baby snuggles during cozy newborn session.
Captured by Valerie Smith Photography.
Moments like this are why I love in-home newborn sessions.
Captured by Valerie Smith Photography
Tongue Tie Support
This is another area where I have personal experience, having had two babies with tongue ties and the accompanying nursing issues. I’ve talked with a number of other moms whose breastfeeding concerns were dismissed, even as they dealt with painful nursing, poor latching, long feedings, slow weight gain, and gassy or extra-fussy babies. These can be signs of a posterior tongue tie—a type of tongue tie that's tucked further back under the tongue, which makes it harder to identify but just as disruptive for feedings as the classic anterior tongue tie.
If breastfeeding isn’t going well, it’s worth checking in with a lactation consultant or provider who is trained to identify posterior tongue ties. Unfortunately many health care providers only recognize anterior tongue ties. If your baby has signs of a posterior tongue tie but you’ve been told they don’t have a tongue tie, consider seeking a second opinion from someone with experience in diagnosing posterior tongue ties. I personally was told by multiple pediatricians and even my homebirth midwife that my last two babies did not a tongue tie, despite clear symptoms. Our breastfeeding issues improved almost immediately after each baby’s laser tongue tie revision.
Information on tongue ties: https://ttbsg.weebly.com/basic-information.html
Facebook group offering tongue tie support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tonguetiebabies/
If your baby does have a tongue tie, there is help. Mast Family Dentistry in Helena is one option for laser tongue and lip tie releases for infants experiencing feeding difficulties. Dr. Mast is one of the few providers in Montana performing this laser procedure. I do not know of anyone in Great Falls who provides laser tongue tie revisions. (If you know of someone who does, please email me and I’ll update this post!)
Two of my babies had their tongue tie revised by Dr. Mast. The recovery & healing process, which includes helping your baby’s tongue stretch in different directions several times a day for weeks to prevent re-attachement of the tongue tie, is rather miserable, but it was worth it in the end for the relief from breastfeeding pain and improvement in my baby’s nursing ability.
Mast Family Dentistry Contact Info:
Website: https://mastfamilydentistry.com/
Phone: 406-458-0003
All dressed up and already stealing hearts.
Photo by Valerie Smith Photography.
Baby Clothing Stores in Great Falls
Besides the usual places you’d expect to find baby items such as Target & Walmart, there’s a few specialty shops in Great Falls that carry baby items.
Once Upon a Child
A locally‑owned resale shop that sells (and buys) gently used baby gear, baby & kids’ clothes, and toys. Once Upon a Child is located at 802 10th Ave S #2 in Great Falls.
Dragonfly Dry Goods
Dragonfly Dry Goods stocks a small section of boutique baby clothing.
Dragonfly Dry Goods is located at 504 Central Ave in Great Falls.
Echoz
The Baby Boutique at Echoz is a well-stocked space filled with donated baby and maternity items—everything from clothing (newborn to 5T), diapers, and wipes to cribs, car seats, and more. Parents can earn credit to shop through Echoz’s “Earn While You Learn” program, by participating in prenatal or parenting classes.
Echoz is located at 1323 9th Ave S in Great Falls.
Community & Connection for Moms with Little Ones
Being a new mom can be lonely. It’s a big change to go from being able to do whatever you want, to having a little one (or multiple littles) in tow at all times. So if you haven’t found your people yet, don’t give up! Sometimes it takes a while to find the right mom friend(s) who’ll be there for you to support & encourage you on your parenting journey.
Great Falls has some wonderful spaces where moms can connect and find support while their little ones play, so whether you’re hoping to meet other moms in the same stage of life or you're looking for a fun outing with your little one, these local resources are a great place to start.
Honey Hippo. Play Cafe
Honey hippo. play cafe is more than just a place to play—it’s a community hub designed with young families in mind. Locally and independently owned by third-generation Montanans, they offer a safe, clean, and welcoming space where children ages 0–6 can explore, imagine, and grow—without the worry of rowdy bigger kids in the mix. While little ones play, parents and caregivers can enjoy a moment of rest, connect with others, catch up on work, or simply savor one of our thoughtfully crafted, delicious drinks. Their mission is to support parents by providing a cozy, creative space that nurtures connection, play, and community.
Website: https://www.honeyhippoplaycafe.com/
Phone: (406) 952-0209
Address: 325 1st Ave N, Great Falls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyhippoplaycafe
MomCo - MOPS Great Falls
MOPS, which meets at First Church of the Nazarene, is a welcoming group for moms in all stages of early motherhood—whether you're pregnant, fostering, adopting, or raising young kids. They meet twice a month from September through May, offering a mix of encouraging speakers, real conversations, coffee, and childcare during their more structured gathering on the 2nd Thursday. The 4th Thursday meeting is more casual, with moms and kids together in one space. It’s a great way to connect with other local moms who truly get it.
Website: https://www.themom.co/groups/greatfallsmomco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GFMOMCO/
This is one loved little brother! Captured by Valerie Smith Photography during a family newborn session
Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Welcoming a new baby is a such beautiful & life-changing season—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time mom. So whether you’re looking for a supportive birth team, help with breastfeeding, a great place to shop for maternity clothes or baby gear, or someone to capture those fleeting pregnancy & newborn moments, I hope this guide to pregnancy and baby businesses & services in Great Falls points you toward the resources and support you need.
If you have a favorite local resource I didn’t include, I’d love to hear about it—drop me a note so I can keep this list growing for other families, too!
Looking for a newborn or maternity photographer in Great Falls? I’d love to work with you!
Great Falls, MT maternity, & newborn photographer Valerie Smith
About Valerie
As a mom of six myself, I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new baby, along with all the wonder & sweetness of getting to know that new little one. That's why I love helping families document those precious moments in heartwarming photos so they can remember them forever.
And as a Great Falls, MT maternity & newborn photographer, I have plenty of experience with newborns & a warm, relaxed approach to sessions. I'll capture those fleeting moments beautifully for you in your incredible journey from bump to baby.