W E L C O M E

The Walk for Midwives is a way for all citizens to come together and celebrate the many benefits that midwives have to offer. Through their focus on wellness and proactive prenatal care, midwives are able to:

  • Reduce rates of preterm & low birth weight babies
  • Safely decrease rates of cesarean sections
  • Contribute to positive, empowering birth experiences
  • Dramatically improve breastfeeding success
  • Save thousands of dollars for each birth

    Debbie Pease, the outgoing co-chair of SD Safe Childbirth Options, Inc., will be walking 4 miles in 11 communities across South Dakota in 7 days, ending on her 44th birthday on August 27th. She is inviting midwife supporters from across South Dakota and around the country to lace up their walking shoes and join her in raising awareness of the need to increase access to midwives.

    There are no pledges to collect to join this Walk. We do encourage all Walkers to purchase a T-shirt or make a donation with proceeds going to support South Dakota Safe Childbirth Options, Inc., a consumer advocacy group working to update our state laws regarding midwives. Donations of any amount are most welcome and appreciated.

    Please click on the Walk sites on the map to learn more about each area Walk.


    Come Join the Fun
    &
    Walk For Midwives