Christina Winton, CPM, LLM Agape Homebirth Services

11/21/2025

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The Breastmilk Queen - Amy McGlade

11/19/2025

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our incredible Doula Jaimee with Four States Doulas! 💛

Your calm presence, your wisdom, and the way you nurture and empower families is truly a gift. Every birth you support is touched by your compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication.

Thank you for the heart you pour into this work and for the difference you make in the lives of so many growing families. We are so grateful for you!

Here’s to another beautiful year of joy, purpose, and all the blessings you deserve. 💐
Happy Birthday, Jaimee! 🎉💛

11/17/2025

🌎💜 World Prematurity Day • From Midwife Christina 💜🌎

Today we honor the tiniest fighters—our precious preemies—and the incredible strength of the families who walk this journey with them. World Prematurity Day is a reminder of both the fragility and the unbelievable resilience of these little ones.

Here are a few important facts about prematurity and how we can support families walking this path:

✨ Fast Facts About Prematurity
• 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely worldwide
• Preemies are classified as:
• Late preterm: 34–36 weeks
• Moderate preterm: 32–34 weeks
• Very preterm: 28–32 weeks
• Extremely preterm: under 28 weeks
• Preterm babies often face challenges with breathing, feeding, body temperature, and infections—but with specialized care, they can thrive
• Skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) has been shown to stabilize heart rate, improve oxygen levels, promote bonding, and even shorten NICU stays
• The support of compassionate caregivers, doulas, midwives, nurses, and NICU teams makes a world of difference

✨ How We Can Support Preemie Families
• Offer meals, visits, prayers, or encouragement
• Celebrate every milestone—no matter how small
• Be patient and understanding during this emotional and uncertain season
• Advocate for maternal health and early interventions

Prematurity is a journey no parent expects, but it is filled with miracles, strength, and stories that forever change our hearts.

💜 On a Personal Note…
World Prematurity Day holds deep meaning for me as a mother and as a midwife. My own tiny miracle, Samuel James, was born at 27 weeks, weighing just 1 lb 9 oz. A true micro-preemie and one of the strongest fighters I’ve ever known. His journey shaped my heart, my calling, and the way I care for every family I serve.

Today, I honor Samuel and every preemie who has shown us what true courage looks like. 💜🕊️

11/08/2025

✨ Exciting Update! ✨

Our new office location is officially open! 🎉 We are so grateful for all of your love, prayers, and support through this transition — the Lord has truly blessed this new space, and we can’t wait to welcome you here.

All future appointments that are typically done in Texarkana will now be held at my new address:
📍 4532 Summerhill Rd., Texarkana, TX
(The old Helms photography studio working on the new signage ASAP)

We’re so excited for this new chapter and look forward to continuing to serve our amazing families in a warm, peaceful, faith-filled space. 💜

11/07/2025

Welcome to the world, Baby Boy J! 💙

This precious little one made his grand entrance on National Nachos Day! 🌮🧡
His incredible mama—now a third-time mom—achieved her homebirth goal through a truly beautiful waterbirth. The atmosphere was filled with praise and worship music, and the presence of God could be felt in every moment.

Her faith was unwavering, her strength unmatched, and her trust in God’s perfect design guided her through each wave. She was lovingly supported by her doula Jaimee with Four States Doulas, who brought such calm and encouragement throughout her journey. What an absolute blessing to witness such a peaceful and powerful birth.

Congratulations to this amazing family on their healthy 6 lb 8 oz son!

With love,
Midwife Christina
Agape Homebirth Service

11/06/2025

An excellent article today from . Note the lack of evidence supporting the use of continuous fetal monitoring, the clear influence of business and economics, and the money grab from AI companies who claim studies support their product - when in fact they don’t - resulting in remote monitoring hubs.

I especially love that placenta accreta is described early in the article so the public can see that cesareans carry risk. As a result, we need to ensure that they occur only when needed or wanted.

Note that the photo for this article is of a remote monitoring hub. One such hub is up to 60 miles away from the hospital in which the woman is laboring.

“Nearly every woman who gives birth in an American hospital is strapped with a belt of sensors to track the baby’s heartbeat. If the pattern is deemed abnormal — too slow, for example — doctors often call for an emergency C-section.

But this round-the-clock monitoring, the most common obstetric procedure in the country, rarely helps baby or mother. Decades of research have shown that the tool does not reliably predict fetal distress. In fact, experts say, it leads to many unnecessary surgeries as doctors overreact to its ever-changing readouts.

The obstetrics field has long ignored these problems. Now, it’s putting more trust than ever on the flawed technology, often prioritizing business and legal concerns ahead of what’s best for patients, The New York Times found.

This fall, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated its guidelines on continuous monitoring, sanctioning it even as some other wealthy countries have cautioned against its routine use…

All three remote hubs, along with 400 other hospitals around the country, use A.I. software to help analyze the heart data. The software’s maker, PeriGen, has claimed on its website that 50 studies backed up its products.

But none of the studies found that the technology improved birth outcomes. PeriGen removed the list of studies after an inquiry from The Times. The company’s chief executive, Matthew Sappern, acknowledged that no clinical trials had shown benefits.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zE8.145f.FPhFANzFoVZp&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

11/04/2025

Day 4 of Prematurity Awareness Month 💜

Prematurity is hard, but the advancements in care are changing outcomes every day. 💜
From kangaroo care to breast milk and steroid treatments, these interventions are saving lives and giving preemies a stronger start.

The NICU is full of miracles… and science is a big part of that.

11/02/2025

What a crazy busy week it’s been since our very first Annual Midwife Family Reunion! Even though the rain came pouring down that day, God still poured out His blessings — and many beautiful families showed up to celebrate together. My heart was so full seeing everyone again and witnessing how much all the little ones have grown. 💕

The blessing of being a midwife is absolutely not lost on me. I thank God every single day for allowing me to serve this community in such a special way. I remember each and every one of the babies I’ve been honored to catch — what a gift it is to be part of so many sacred beginnings. 🙏👶

I’m so excited for all that God has in store for the year ahead. Please enjoy these sweet moments from our reunion, and I can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🌈💜

11/01/2025

✨ Welcome to the world, sweet baby girl Y ✨

God’s timing is always perfect — even when it looks different than our plans. This strong mama showed such grace and faith when her precious girl decided five weeks early was the perfect time to make her grand entrance! And when she came, she came quickly — reminding us that God’s hand is in every detail. 💕

Tiny but mighty at 5lb 1oz, she is a beautiful testimony of the Lord’s protection and perfect design. Watching this mama trust through the unexpected and bring her baby into the world with such peace and strength was an absolute honor.

All glory to God for His goodness and for this beautiful new life. 🌿

With love and joy,
Midwife Christina

10/29/2025

So excited for our community to have another Webster certified chiropractor in our area to serve families in need!

The Webster’s technique is a gentle chiropractic adjustment that aligns the pelvis and includes a soft tissue release of associated muscle groups. It allows the pelvis to function properly during pregnancy. The technique reduces soft tissue tension that may cause uterine torsion which allows for an ideal environment for the baby to grow and move. Webster’s technique is helpful in providing relief for common lower back and sciatic pains that pregnant women often experience and may help a baby who is in the breech position have the room to turn head down.

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