Empowering Birth Choices Across South Dakota

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South Dakota Birth Matters

Holistic support, informed options, and a caring community for every birthing journey.

Birth & Postpartum Doulas

Find a doula to support your journey.

Midwifery & Homebirth Options

Connect with a midwife to provide top-tier care, in a hospital or home. 

Community Membership & Resources

Find providers and community resources in your local area.

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“Birth is not a medical condition to be treated, but a natural process to be trusted.”

– Ina May Gaskin

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    Our Mission in South Dakota:

At SD Birth Matters, we believe birth is not a condition to be managed—it is a sacred, intuitive process. Every woman holds the wisdom and strength to birth in her own way, and every family deserves the right to make informed choices about their care.

We honor birth as a rite of passage, not a procedure, and stand by your right to choose where, how, and with whom you give birth. Whether at home, in a birth center, or with holistic support in a hospital, you should be seen, heard, and respected.

Because your birth matters—and your choices shape your story.

What’s new in South Dakota

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About Us

SD Birth Matters is a nonprofit network dedicated to supporting holistic, evidence-based birth options across South Dakota. We connect families with doulas, midwives, educators, and advocates who honor the sacred process of birth and believe every person deserves informed choices and respectful care.

Find a Provider

Looking for a trusted doula, midwife, or holistic birth professional in South Dakota? Our directory connects you with experienced providers who honor your choices and support you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Explore your options and find care that aligns with your values.

CPM Reimbursement

Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) provide essential, community-based maternity care—often in homes or birth centers—for healthy, low-risk pregnancies. Despite their valuable role, CPMs in South Dakota currently face barriers to fair reimbursement through insurance and Medicaid. At SD Birth Matters, we advocate for equitable compensation for CPMs, so families can access safe, personalized birth care without financial hardship, and midwives can sustainably serve their communities.

Events & More

Join us for workshops, community gatherings, and advocacy events that support informed, holistic birth across South Dakota. Whether you’re a parent, provider, or birth advocate, our events are a space to connect, learn, and grow together.