Nurtured - Birth and Postpartum Doula

09/04/2025

Expecting? I’d love to support you.
As a faith-based birth doula, I’m here to support you through one of the most important moments of your life — your way.
Whether you desire a peaceful, prayerful space or strong, steady support during labor, I’ll walk beside you with care rooted in faith and compassion.
✨ Because birth isn’t just a day — it’s a life-changing experience.

07/29/2025

✨ Calling all expecting families! ✨
Got a baby on the way this November? I’ve got availability and would love to be your trusty sidekick for the miraculous, beautiful ride into parenthood.

As your doula, I’m here to bring calm vibes, steady support, and the kind of encouragement that says, “You’ve totally got this”—before, during, and after birth. 💪🍼

If you (or someone you love) is due in November and wants extra guidance, comfort, and maybe someone to remind them to breathe... let’s chat! 💛
P.S. This makes GREAT baby show gifts!!!

Message me or visit https://www.sawyerstranddoula.com to learn more, about Medicaid or schedule a free consultation.

07/17/2025

Just had a baby or just having a hard time adjusting?
You need more than diapers and swaddles — you need support. 💪
I believe new parents deserve to be cared for, too. As a postpartum doula I am like a calm, caring bestie who shows up with knowledge, compassion, and zero judgment.
I can help with newborn care, answer all your “is this normal?” questions, make sure you eat something, and yes —even fold the laundry.

Because you shouldn’t have to “bounce back” — you should be held, heard, and supported while you heal and bond with your baby. 💛👶
Let me help take care of you for a change.

07/08/2025

As certified Birth and Postpartum Doula & Medicaid Provider, I am here to support YOU on one of life’s most beautiful—and transformative—journeys.

Whether you’re preparing for birth or welcoming your third baby, or adjusting to life with your newborn, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

As a birth and postpartum doula, I offer calm, compassionate, and evidence-based support to help you feel confident, heard, and deeply cared for—no matter how your journey unfolds.

✨ Birth Support Includes:
• Continuous labor support & comfort techniques
• Advocacy and informed decision-making
• Physical comfort + emotional reassurance
✨ Postpartum Care Includes:
• Newborn care + feeding guidance
• Emotional and physical recovery support
• Practical help at home so you can rest and bond

This work is about more than holding babies—it's about holding you through this powerful transition.

📅 Now booking for births & postpartum care
📍 Serving families in Platte and surrounding areas. Central, South Central and Eastern SD.
📩 Message me to set up a free consult Accepting Medicaid Participants Let’s create a birth and postpartum experience that feels supported, and truly yours. 💛

06/23/2025

🌸 Postpartum Blessings – Healing Through God’s Grace

“He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age.” — Ruth 4:15

The postpartum journey is a time of restoration, healing, and nourishment — a time for you to be cared for as you begin the sacred task of nurturing your child.

As your postpartum doula, I offer a ministry of comfort, prayer, and support, helping you step into your new role with peace and strength in Christ.
With God’s help, we’ll focus on:�🌱 Restorative meals to nourish your body�🕊️ Prayer for peace, healing, and strength�🤍 Spiritual nurturing — helping you grow in your new identity as mother
🤎 Breastfeedingg and lactation support

“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” (Psalm 138:8) And His purpose for you includes this sacred time of rest and recovery.
✨ Let’s walk together in God’s grace during this holy time. Reach out today.

06/17/2025

A Doula’s Role – Serving as God’s Loving Hands

✝️ A doula’s role is more than providing physical support; it is a ministry of love and compassion in the birth room.
In the Bible, we are called to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). As your doula, I do just that — serving you, your partner, and your baby with care, prayer, and support.
I will be your faithful companion, offering:�🌸 Prayer to strengthen you�🌿 Gentle physical support — guiding your breath, helping you find comfort, ect�🕯️ Emotional encouragement when you need it most

Together, we will trust God’s timing, knowing He has already gone before us (Deuteronomy 31:8).
💖 Ready to bring God into your birth experience? Let’s talk!

06/15/2025

🌟 Doula Spotlight: Sawyer Strand! 🌟

Meet Sawyer—a devoted wife, mother of four, and passionate advocate for maternal support in rural South Dakota. Living north of Platte, Sawyer brings care, compassion, and connection to families across central, south-central, and southeastern SD. Whether she’s homeschooling, tending to horses and chickens, or offering lactation guidance through her role as a SD WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Sawyer’s heart is always with mothers and babies.

Sawyer’s journey to doula work began nearly a decade ago through breastfeeding support. Though the timing wasn’t right for doula training until recently, the calling never left her.

Now, she provides birth and postpartum doula services, lactation support, and prenatal care—meeting each family exactly where they are and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and cared for.

“I want to be that hope and help for other moms.”

She knows firsthand how vital support is in the postpartum period, especially in areas with limited access to healthcare. Her mission? To be the hands and heart that stand in the gap.

A recent client she supported through birth and postpartum care reminded her just how meaningful this work is—sharing both laughter and tears as they navigated life with baby #4.

Sawyer believes that every family deserves the support of a doula, and she approaches each relationship with deep faith, lived experience, and a genuine desire to nurture. She says it best:

“This is YOUR birth, YOUR special memory, and YOUR life. I feel privileged to be a part of these moments in time.”

Connect with Sawyer:
🌐 sawyerstranddoula.com
📧 sawyermstrand@gmail.com
📱 Nurtured - Birth and Postpartum Doula

06/13/2025

Birth as a Divine Calling – Trusting God’s Plan for You

🌿 “For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” — Psalm 139:13

Birth is not just a physical experience; it is a divine calling, a sacred act designed by God.
As your birth doula, I am here to walk beside you in prayer and faith — supporting you through each moment as God unfolds His plan for your life and your child’s life.
I will guide you with strength, grace, and peace, reminding you that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). Whether you are birthing in a hospital or at home, you are never alone.
✨ If you’re ready to invite God into your birth experience, I’d be honored to be part of your journey.

06/01/2025

I spent Friday night and all of Saturday helping a momma bring her second baby into this world!
Things may not always go as we plan, but i am always there to comfort, support, explain, and aid in the delivery of a healthy baby & momma! 💜

03/18/2025

Wonderful info from a fellow doula!

Ask and you shall receive! 🙌🏻

This FREE birth prep webinar is now EVERY MONTH! 🥳

I strongly believe many of the postpartum pelvic floor dysfunctions we see could be prevented in labor & delivery!

I want every single woman to feel confident, supported, educated, and FEARLESS in their labor and delivery! 💜

You’re not going to want to miss this. You can join at any stage of pregnancy. The webinar is beneficial regardless of the number of deliveries you’ve already had.

Share with a friend and get registered today! 🤰

03/12/2025

THIS!! C-sections are no joke.

02/20/2025

I am so happy to be one of the many doulas that will now be able to provide birth and postpartum doula services to so many more moms/families.
Anyone should be able to benefit from having a birth advocate and supporter, and this is just one of the many steps in the right directions.