Agape Birth Services LLC

10/16/2026

I love it when I get to be there as a “what if” observer. ♥️

10/14/2026

Birth is natural, but being prepared for the unexpected is essential.

That’s why continuous training and practicing emergency scenarios are such an important part of midwifery care.

From managing postpartum hemorrhage to responding to unexpected changes during birth, regular training helps midwives recognize warning signs, respond quickly, and work confidently as a team when every second matters.

A big part of having peace of mind comes from knowing your care team is ready for anything! 🙌🏼🤰

10/08/2026

This is absolutely fascinating about breast milk. Did you know this?! 🙌🏼🤗

09/22/2026

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09/16/2026

☝🏼Inductions are a MAJOR topic in the birth world.

Just like so many different things in the medical system; sometimes intervention is necessary.

But with cases in pregnancy and birth, it is truly rare for an induction to be an EMERGENT necessity. If you can schedule it, it’s not an emergency.

It is absolutely insane to see pregnant women’s providers offering inductions like it’s candy 🍭 for just any reason at all.

This is reckless, unfair, misleading, and can be so damaging to mama and baby in multiple ways.

🤔Are women being given the full truth about inductions?
🤔If they’re a first time mom, do they know that inducing with Pitocin has a 50% higher chance of bringing stress onto baby and ending in a C-section?

🤔Do they know that Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin) doesn’t cross the blood brain barrier and therefore doesn’t trigger endorphin release in the way it should (a natural pain reliever) therefore making contractions much more intense and painful?
🤔Are they told induction with Pitocin has a link with effecting breastfeeding relationship right after baby is born?

I’m sure there are moms who have had a great induction experience!

The thing that matters the most, is that each mom is given all the facts and evidence based info before making a truly informed decision 💯

In midwifery care, we respect the process of letting labor unfold and baby coming when they are ready. A bigger baby, age, due date etc are NOT legit reasons to warrant an induction and are often used as manipulative tactics to control the outcome of mama’s labor timeframe 😔 ..ever wondered why inductions are pushed so heavily within a week before major holidays? That isn’t an accident, unfortunately.

With this being said, I hope this encourages you to educate yourself and stay informed on this topic!
I know the end of pregnancy can get hard, but baby will come when he/she is ready! 🥰

09/09/2026

Thank you Dr. Morgan MacDermott, NMD | Pregnancy | Birth | Postpartum for sharing this video!! This is important for mamas to see if they are preparing for labor, especially natural labor.

Transition is intense. It’s considered the toughest part of labor, but thankfully also the shortest! (Some women barely experience just a couple of minutes of transition before baby is born! It’s when you reach about 7/8cm dilated and baby is coming through the cervix and through the birth canal before pushing.

To help cope with this intensify, breathing is so important. Keeping breathing in low slow moans and keeping that draw very relaxed, it’s directly connected to the pelvic floor so it’s going to help to keep everything relaxed and less tense.
Being submerged in warm water can also help tremendously with staying relaxed and easing pain during the transition period.

What was your experience during transition like? Share your tips below!

09/02/2026

Have you ever known or heard that birth can look like this?
This is what can happen when women feel totally safe, valued, in a familiar environment and in control of their birth.

Don’t let Hollywood or pop culture fool you - many times, actually most of the time, they portray birth surrounded by panic, fear, emergent, and not something to slow down and respect at its own pace.

Women’s bodies are amazing. It’s time more women knew the truth about birth and what our bodies are made to do 💛

What was one fear or myth you had to dismantle surrounding birth and how did it change?

08/26/2026

I couldn’t have said it better! 💛 Birth, and everything immediately after birth, is totally driven by hormones. The hormones run the show and effect everything;
How labor progresses (or stalls), how mama and baby bond, how baby begins to latch and establish breastfeeding…

Being able to smell your baby’s pheromones will release a cascade of oxytocin and various hormones to help the beginning domino effects of your colostrum and eventually milk output. The more oxytocin flows, the more your uterus also continues to contract and facilitate in your body’s healing process.

When you smell and touch your newborn immediately after birth, sensory signals travel to your brain—particularly areas involved in maternal bonding and lactation.

Baby’s smell can stimulate oxytocin release ❤️

Newborn odor is a powerful maternal cue. Exposure to your baby’s smell, especially combined with skin-to-skin contact, can increase maternal oxytocin activity.

Oxytocin is important because it causes the milk-ejection (“let-down”) reflex. It also promotes bonding and helps the uterus contract after birth.
It’s not “bad” to put a hat on a baby per ce, but keeping baby warm while being able to smell that newborn smell has so many benefits of its own!

What are your thoughts?
Video found on Monet Nicole