Agape Doulas LLC

31/07/2024

New blog post from Agape Doulas LLC, Cost of Vaginal vs. Cesarean delivery! Read at https://wix.to/njHW1We

Most women don't want to undergo a cesarean delivery because it's major abdominal surgery, recovery times are twice as long, and it is more costly.According to the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule*, health plans and issuers must make medical costs publicly accessible.Many obstetricians today perf...

28/06/2024

Thriving Thursday birth tip!
Many couples either don’t know what a doula can do for them or believe a doula would infringe on their privacy.

And some doulas may.

BUT, a well trained Christian doula respects the privacy of the family unit and actually enhances the relationship between the couple and baby, ensuring a better, more close knit bond.

At Agape Doulas, we ask the mother how involved she wants her husband/partner to be and when birth arrives, we tailor our services around that.

We show husbands how to do counter pressure, hip squeezes, lift and tucks, light massage, keeping her hydrated, etc.

After birth, we encourage dad to do skin-to-skin and baby massage daily.

Attending to a mom in labor can be exhausting, so imagine not having a doula and having to support mom without help. Nurses are not their doula, they have far too much work to be sitting with mom 24/7.

Navigating the right questions to ask a provider when things aren’t going as planned is also something dads typically don’t know how to do, where a doula knows the research and can ask key questions to prompt mom and dad to think clearly and concisely to reach an informed decision.

These are all reasons to hire a professional doula.

So what are you waiting for?! Book your free consultation today!
https://www.agapedoulasllc.com/freeconsultation-birth

06/06/2024

Wacky Wednesday Postpartum tip!
Have you allowed your self to really get intimate with Holy Spirit today?
Here’s a throwback song that should make you think again about your time with Jesus.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=AAapPXpFB44&si=ot4Xx6PL6KK9etvT

24/05/2024

Thriving Thursday Birth tip!!
If you’ve hired a Doula and are using a midwife for your birth experience, whether at home or in a birth center, it’s a great idea to make sure that your Doula and midwife meet each other and ask any particular questions to get to know each other’s practices better. For example, what one midwife would suggest for maternal exhaustion may not be the same for another midwife. It also helps the client to understand what typical protocol for that midwife looks like. So even if the Doula already knows the answer, it’s good for the client to know the answer.
This is called coordination of care and it can be done with a OB/GYN, however, they typically don’t take the time to coordinate care like this.

If you don’t already have a Doula, it’s not too late to call and see if we have availability for your due date!
Begin a chat with us today at agapedoulasllc.com!

30/04/2024

Monday Funday singles tip!
Allow yourself to let down your walls to another single friend. When we are vulnerable, but also connected with the Holy Spirit to share what He guides us to share, it is a process of two-fold healing that takes place. You never know how much your friendship means to another person.
With whom is God drawing you into a deeper friendship?

11/04/2024

Wacky Wednesday: Postpartum tip!
Hey mama!
Are you struggling with breastfeeding and are just about ready to throw in the towel?
Have you been to a lactation consult and still having difficulties?
All lactation consultants are not the same, nor do they all give the same advice. I highly encourage you not to give up, but instead reach out to lactation consultants that have excellent reviews. If you’re in the Jacksonville area, make sure to come to our monthly breastfeeding support group and stay for the lactation clinic if you need one on one time with our IBCLC, Randina Hoyt. She’s the best in town!
Register to let us know you’re coming by visiting agapedoulasllc.com/booking-calendar/mother-s-den-breastfeeding-support-group

05/04/2024

Thriving Thursday: birth tip!
Hey mama!
Would you like to feel your body is ready to birth your baby?
This is one of the things our clients get excited to learn from us! 😊
Why?
Because when you feel prepared in your body, it gives you more confidence upstairs (in your brain 🧠)
Some couples get hung up on the cost, but let me tell you, we have made our prenatals more affordable than ever! We now offer group prenatal appointments! You can still ask some personalized questions, but you’re also learning alongside other mamas and, who knows 🤷‍♀️, they might have some questions you hadn’t thought of yet that you’d love to hear answered! You also get to forge relationships with other women going through their pregnancy too! Group prenatals are also the most affordable way to get the information you need to be prepared for birth and postpartum!
Make sure to sign up for our next group prenatal session on April 18th at 1pm!

https://www.agapedoulasllc.com/booking-calendar/group-prenatal-appointment

30/03/2024

Tonight, I want to pay homage to my Lord and King, the maker of heaven and earth, the One who wakes me with breath in my lungs every day of my life on this earth, the One who sacrificed His life for us all. King Jesus, Messiah, King of kings and Lord of lords, You are my One thing, not just a thing, but my all, the One I take a breath for, the One I get out of bed for. Thank you for taking the ultimate sacrifice on the cross for us. We don’t deserve it but you loved us that much that you were willing to die for us. I love you Jesus! Love 💕 🤗 👑 🦁 🐑 🙌✝️

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28/03/2024

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28/03/2024

Wacky Wednesday postpartum tip!
Tonight during worship my friend’s sweet baby came into the sanctuary with his mother. He was crying vigorously and I was deep in worship but what struck me was how faint that cry was because he is just a newborn. It was a flustered cry and I hoped my friend was not anxious hearing her baby cry.
Then in that moment, the Lord said “I’ve created babies to cry, this is part of my creation and it’s a beautiful sound to me.”
Sometimes, the things that bother us actually bring joy to our Father.
Lord, I pray that we view things through your eyes, that we see things as you see them, understanding your ways and your dimension.
I also had the pleasure of holding another baby in our PostBirth group this week. The baby didn’t really need anything, sometimes babies just want to be held.
Do you need a break? Do you need to get some thoughts and feelings out without being judged or made fun of? We meet every Monday at Journey Church in Orange Park/Jacksonville. If you have an >12 month old, we would love to have you join us!

https://journeychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/post-birth-mom-s-group

26/03/2024

Tuesday Teen time!
Hey teen girl!
Most times, we fear the unknown. The more we know, the less we fear. You may have heard the saying knowledge is power. It can be. Knowledge is also fearlessness! Do you want to be fearless?! Be able to conquer your fears?
Pray of that is knowing the intimate details of your body. As your teen body develops into a woman, it undergoes many changes. Those changes can make us overwhelmed with all kinds of feelings. But when we know what are bodies are designed to do, we become fearless in the face of all these changes!
Learn more about the intimate details of your body in our Maidens by His Design workshop coming up in June! Thousands of girls have taken this workshop and are much more confident at what changes they’re experiencing, and walking in fearlessness! This is your time! Sign up NOW! girlsfirstperiod.com

26/03/2024

Monday Funday Singles tip!
Hello sweet lady!
Have you given some serious thought to the possibilities you have? As a single woman there’s really nothing holding you back from things like missionary work, traveling, a career in anything you want. I remember my days before I had a husband and child, and although I absolutely love my son, the freedom a single woman has makes the possibilities endless.
If I wanted to move across the country, I didn’t have to ask anyone. If I want to change jobs, I didn’t have to ask anyone else. If I wanted pancakes for dinner, I didn’t have to consider anyone else.
But as a single woman, I also didn’t have anyone to share everyday life with, to cry with or laugh with on a daily basis. In those first few years I had the tv on all the time to hear something else, even if I didn’t watch it. They were freeing but also lonely. And it’s good to have someone you know to give you advice on major decisions.
If you think you might be ready to step into the best relationship for you, next to Jesus, let’s explore finding your soul mate. In our 12 month membership we have monthly discovery/prayer calls to get God’s insight on our future husband and work through the lies and limiting beliefs we’ve been holding onto for far too long. It’s only $26.10/month for a limited time (use code PLANRES2024 at checkout)! These sessions are $267 individually so this is an incredible value! Only 2 days left at this price!
First session starts 3/28 so don’t wait, sign up now!
Visit agapedoulasllc.com/dreamingwithgod to sign up today!

23/03/2024

Finance Friday!
What does financial independence look like to you? Comment below!

22/03/2024

Thriving Thursday: Birth tip!
Hey mama!
Have you thought about preparing for breastfeeding?
Would you like to have a better breastfeeding journey this time?
Or a great first breastfeeding experience?!
Just like we need to prepare for birth, we need to prepare for breastfeeding. 🤱
We can pray and believe our breastfeeding experience is great from the start. We still need to do the prep work though. Getting knowledge in what a great latch looks like, what positions bring a deeper latch, stimulating breasts before birth in preparation for lactation, etc. are just a few ways to prepare for lactation. If you missed our breastfeeding support group today, make sure to catch us on 4/18 where you can learn from our IBCLC Randina Hoyt how to prepare for lactation! We also have a lactation clinic where you can get individualized pre-lactation support before the birth of your precious little one!
Make sure to register in advance! Space is limited.

https://agapedoulasllc.com/service-page/breastfeeding-support-group

Need a prenatal or postpartum lactation consult before our next clinic? Book a time to chat with us on scheduling a consult by visiting agapedoulasllc.com/randina