Join our multi-disciplinary community of professionals committed to improving perinatal mental health and making LA County the best place to give birth.
Why Choose Maternal Mental Health NOW?
We’re Empowering Providers with Tools for Inclusive and Effective Perinatal Mental Health Care for All
We’re committed to making LA County the best place to give birth. We support a diverse range of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals—from doctors, nurses, mental health clinicians, birth workers, and community health workers to midwives, doulas, and therapists—ensuring that everyone involved in the birthing process has the resources they need to help new families wherever they may live.
By working with individual and organizational providers like you, we create a collective effort to improve the mental health of birthing people and their families, driving real change in our communities. Here’s what helps us create lasting, positive change for families and healthcare providers alike:
Culturally Relevant Training
We provide culturally relevant training to ensure providers can effectively support diverse communities.
Centering Racial and Gender Justice
We prioritize racial, gender, and health justice in our approach so that all birthing people receive fair, compassionate, and accessible perinatal mental health care.
Access to a Network of Experts
Our vast network of perinatal health experts offers ongoing support and collaboration.
Training with CE Credit Benefits
As a CE co-sponsor, we offer continuing education credits for trainees participating in our and other training programs.
Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
We collaborate with institutions and organizations to build partnerships that create lasting, sustainable perinatal mental health care improvements.
A Holistic Approach
We recognize that protecting the perinatal mental health of birthing people requires a holistic approach to ensure comprehensive care that is based on the diverse lived experiences of all birthing people.
Be a Perinatal Mental Health Care Leader
Our trainings are designed for:
Individual Healthcare providers: We train various healthcare and birth professionals, including physicians, nurses, midwives, doulas, therapists, counselors, lactation consultants, social workers, and community health workers.
Institutions and organizations: We provide education and workshops for large institutions, such as hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations, to ensure perinatal mental health is prioritized throughout every step of care.
Our goal is to equip all professionals on the front lines of perinatal mental health with the knowledge and tools to support birthing people and their families effectively.
Training Offerings
In-person workshops and conferences
Our training faculty excels at creating interactive and tailored training sessions that engage diverse audiences. These live events—whether virtual or in-person—feature in-depth discussions, personal stories, and practical tools to equip professionals supporting families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. From comprehensive overviews to specialized advanced training, we offer a range of customizable options. Costs vary based on factors like date, duration, topics, continuing education, and audience size.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more details and to schedule a session at your organization.
Multi-Disciplinary Consultation Group Membership
Join our virtual consultation groups, designed to support mental health professionals, healthcare providers, birthworkers, and others working with perinatal clients. Led by a Perinatal Mental Health expert, these sessions offer a collaborative space to tackle challenging cases, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to enhance your care.
With a yearly membership, you’ll have access to monthly one-hour sessions, exclusive discounts on additional training opportunities, and actionable strategies to elevate your perinatal mental health practice.
Online courses
Explore our flexible, self-paced online learning options. Our 12-hour CE course, Bringing Light to Motherhood, meets the PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) requirement for basic training. Additionally, we offer shorter 2-hour CE modules covering various essential topics, from how to screen for perinatal mental health conditions to exploring intersectionality in care.
These courses allow you to deepen your expertise, earn CE credits, and advance your practice at your own pace.
CE Co-Sponsorship
Maternal Mental Health NOW co-sponsors live and asynchronous CE training activities aligned with our mission. We work closely with organizations to customize training opportunities that meet your unique needs while maintaining the highest standards.
To apply for CE co-sponsorship, submit a request form and accompanying materials at least eight weeks before your planned training date. Applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the American Psychological Association (APA) and MMHN standards. A non-refundable application fee is required, and organizations will receive feedback or approval within 14 business days.
For questions, additional information or to request a training, please reach out to [email protected].
Get to Know the Experts Leading Our Trainings
Real Results and Provider Feedback
Impact on Individual Learners
The trainings developed and facilitated by MMHN lead to increased knowledge, comfort, and preparedness in addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among healthcare providers. In FY24, MMHN’s impact was clear:
- 99.1% can now recognize and describe symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
- 99.1% feel confident using screening and assessment tools with pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- 98.2% are prepared to apply effective interventions and utilize resources for informed care.
Transforming Care: Highlights From Our Initiatives
Case Study 1: Enhancing Hospital Perinatal Care (2020-2021)
MMHN partnered with the Hospital Quality Institute’s Perinatal Mental Health Learning Collaborative to enhance perinatal mental health care across California hospitals.
Key Activities:
- Created online trainings on Perinatal Mental Health: What to Know and How to Screen in the Hospital Setting.
- Hosted monthly webinars, office hours, and individualized technical assistance.
- Developed the Emotional Wellness Self-Help Tool and customizable psycho-educational brochures.
- Culminated in an online event with comprehensive resources.
Impact: Provided over 120 birthing hospitals with crucial education and tools to improve mental health care.
Case Study 2: Improving Screening in CommonSpirit Health (2018-2021)
MMHN partnered with CommonSpirit Health to enhance perinatal mental health care through education, curriculum development, and individualized coaching across multiple facilities.
Key Activities:
- Delivered 1.5-day trainings on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including patient education, screening, and intervention.
- Offered specialized training sessions for MDs, RNs, MSWs, LMFTs, psychologists, and allied staff.
- Conducted 3-hour psychopharmacology training for prescribers at nine hospitals across California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Impact: Increased perinatal mental health screening rates from 80% to 97.9%, improving early identification and care.
Case Study 3: Enhancing Care With Providence Health System (2019-2021)
MMHN partnered with Providence Health System to improve care for patients screening positive for perinatal mental health disorders.
Key Activities:
- Supported participating hospitals in enhancing practices for perinatal mental health.
- Introduced a warmline providing psychoeducation and care navigation for patients in need.
Impact: Providers’ comfort level with screening patients for perinatal mental health disorders increased, and patients’ response and support through the warmline initiative improved.
Contact us at [email protected] for your own training or workshop!
Provider Experiences From Our Workshops, Online Courses, and Coaching
“It is not uncommon for participants to describe MMHN training as “transformational.”
“Maternal Mental Health NOW (MMHN) has been the perfect partner. Working with this high caliber organization- its professional yet approachable staff, exceptional resources, and collaborative culture- has resulted in a high-quality experience for our 150 participating organizations”
“MMHN’s trainers are engaging, respectful, cutting-edge, and culturally humble. By sharing their knowledge of best-practice strategies to support people who struggle with transitions into parenthood, both utilizing theory and practical applications, MMHN has helped to transform the quality of care available for people in the perinatal period in Montana.”
