Christina Winton, CPM, LLM Agape Homebirth Services

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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10/28/2025

Look at our amazing Chiropractor has to bless one of our local families. If you are in need please contact Doc Lauren. 

A precious mom has donated these 5 cans of unopened Kendamil to us! Please help us share so we can bless another mom (or moms)! 🤍

10/22/2025

💜💚✨ Exciting News! ✨💚💜
I’m so thrilled to announce that I’ll be opening my new office space on Summerhill Road! We are so grateful that the Lord has given us this opportunity, and we are prayerfully moving forward into this next season with faith and excitement for all He is doing.

I can’t wait to start seeing you all for your office visits in this new location starting mid-November. This space is a dream come true — a peaceful place to serve families and continue the work I love so much.

As many of my sweet friends, clients, and family have asked — here is the wish list to help furnish and create a warm, welcoming space for all the mamas and babies who will walk through these doors.

Stay tuned for more updates and photos as the space comes together — I can’t wait to share this new chapter with you all!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/219BI9LE287XZ?ref_=wl_share

📍 4532 Summerhill Road — opening mid-November!

10/22/2025

🌸 Welcome Baby Girl M! 🌸

What a beautiful day to celebrate new life! Sweet baby girl M has made her way earthside, and her mama was an absolute warrior—strong, graceful, and unwavering through every moment of her labor. 💪✨

When plans had to change, she didn’t hesitate. She adapted with courage and peace, trusting her body, her baby, and the process so that her little girl could arrive safely. Watching her strength and surrender in those moments was truly inspiring. ❤️

And how fitting that today is National Witch Hazel Day!
Witch hazel is one of nature’s most beloved healing gifts—especially for new mamas:
🌿 Soothes and heals tender perineal tissue
🌿 Reduces swelling and inflammation
🌿 Offers gentle relief for hemorrhoids or soreness
🌿 Refreshes and tones the skin naturally

A beautiful baby, a brave and flexible mama, and a little nod to one of our favorite natural healers—what a perfect reminder of grace and strength in every season. 💜

— Midwife Christina, Agape Homebirth Services

10/15/2025

✨ Wave of Light – October 15th at 7 PM ✨

Every year in the United States, approximately 2 million women experience pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death, and other causes.
October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a time to honor these precious lives and acknowledge the deep grief their families carry.

This day offers us the opportunity to increase our understanding of the tragedy of losing an unborn or newborn baby, and to reflect on how we, as individuals and communities, can better support bereaved parents and families walking this difficult road.

Part of this remembrance is the International Wave of Light — a beautiful global event where, at 7:00 PM in every time zone, candles are lit and left burning for at least one hour. Together, these candles create a continuous wave of light encircling the world for 24 hours, honoring and remembering all the little ones gone too soon. 🕯️💗

Tonight, I light a candle for Zachary Thomas (Zoe’s twin) and for the babies we lost too early to know their gender. I know one day I will hold them again in heaven. 🌈

If you’ve experienced pregnancy or infant loss, please know — you are not alone. You are seen, loved, and your baby’s light will forever shine through you.

Join me tonight at 7 PM as we remember, reflect, and let love light the darkness. 🕊️

10/14/2025

Agape Homebirth Services 🌿

Many of you know me as Midwife Christina, but some of you may not know the story behind my business name — Agape Homebirth Services.

When I first began my journey as a midwife, way back when I started my doula business, I chose the word “Agape” because it represents the highest form of love — God’s unconditional, selfless love. 💜 It’s the kind of love that gives, serves, and nurtures without expecting anything in return — and that is exactly the heart I wanted to bring into my work with families.

Every birth I attend, every mother I support, and every baby I help welcome into this world is an act of that same love — patient, kind, and rooted in grace.

As my practice has grown and evolved, I’ve felt led to return to my original name, Agape Homebirth Services, as a way to honor the foundation this work was built on — faith, love, and service to God.

This isn’t just a name — it’s a reflection of my calling.
My prayer is that everyone who walks through my care feels that same agape love that inspired this journey from the very beginning. 💜

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Christina Winton, CPM, LLM, LM
Agape Homebirth Services