One of the first things we have to tell you as Tampa professional doulas is that we know that the main thing that brings new parents joy is….when their baby poops! Trust us, it’s a thing: you will never be so happy to see poop than when a new parent.
Read MoreWe at One Love are excited to announce that New Parent Coaching is on its way, Tampa Bay! New Parent Coaching will take how we support families to a whole different level by offering a wider spectrum of services that doesn’t just support and educate you on matters related to birth and pregnancy, but meets…
Read MoreWe sat with Dr. Lastra, owner of @head2toepediatrics, and it was such a treat learning about her Concierge Pediatric services. Concierge pediatric services offer the same services as an in-office pediatrician but with all the benefits of being accessible in one’s home. It’s a brand new concept that is in high demand, so here’s the low…
Read MoreOne Love Doula in Tampa Bay believes in caring for you completely from providing emotional support to supplementary services. This means we take the time to identify community partners that offer amazing local Tampa services that can contribute to your overall health, as well as birth services and postpartum goals. Have you ever considered Pelvic…
Read MoreSo you are preparing for the big day – your labor and birth is coming up! We know there is a lot to get through when it comes to your checklist. You are probably completing your birth plan, finalizing the nursery, and prepping meals for the postpartum period – but you may be missing one…
Read MoreHaving a baby is one of the most beautiful times in one’s life: from finding out that you’re pregnant to finally meeting your child! It can also be one of the most stressful times, which is where finding a doula can be one of your best decisions. You may be thinking, “Where can I find a doula…
Read MorePregnancy and birth are full of beautiful, new experiences; however, we know this time can feel overwhelming to say the least! With Google, thousands of books, and the advice of well-meaning friends and family, it can be difficult to know which way to turn. FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL. One of our favorite phrases…
Read MoreYou may think that a doula is only useful for unmedicated or vaginal births. However, doula support is very valuable in every birth, regardless of where it takes place, or if your labor is unmedicated, medicated, or a cesarean. Often, we are asked, “How can a doula help me if I’m thinking of an epidural,…
Read MoreYour birth experience is not just what happens in your delivery room – or what your support people are able to see. Your birth experience is often described as an “out of body” or a “spirit and birthing world combined” journey. There is a thin veil between the spiritual and birthing world. During each phase…
Read MoreAs Labor Doulas, we spend most of our time educating and preparing our One Love family members for a positive birth experience. We would not be serving you well if we did not talk about the part that lasts much longer: the postpartum experience. The postpartum time period is defined as “the first 6 weeks…
Read MoreOne of the top things we go over with our newly postpartum clients is newborn care! Sometimes it can be a difficult to remember everything our wonderful care team tells us right after babe is born. Here are our top 3 tips based on the most commonly asked questions we get about how to take…
Read MoreWe are more than halfway through 2020 and we can all admit, it has been a challenging one. How are you all hanging in there? Lately, we have been talking with a lot of other soon to be parents and people that are already parents. A very common and nerve racking topic that has come…
Read MoreA cesarean (C-section) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered via an incision to the lower abdomen & uterus. April is Cesarean Awareness Month and we want to provide some additional support to anyone undergoing a C-section, whether planned or unplanned. Reasons for a C-section Some examples of why a cesarean would be…
Read MoreFirst we want to ask- how are you? We hope that you are taking time for deep breaths and centering yourself with your thoughts, while attempting to calm fears. An excellent relaxation session offered by evidenced based birth can be accessed here. We may not be with you in person but we are still very…
Read MoreFor this next post in our blog series, we decided on interviewing a previous client. We happen to be lucky to call our previous clients a part of the “One Love family”! Meet Danielle- We had a chance to speak with Dani Jackson about a few different topics. Ranging from why she and her hubby…
Read MoreCongratulations! You just found out you are pregnant! In the next instant, your mind is going wild with who you should tell, when you should tell them, and how? A common question these days in regards to pregnancy is when to announce the pregnancy. Many birthing persons and their partners take some time to ponder this question, and…
Read MoreOne love was recently invited over to meet with Christina Noonan a Pelvic Floor therapist (PFT) at Potentia health– a facility for women’s health in Tampa Bay. One of the main things that I hear women convey is the fear of incontinence post delivery! Well don’t be afraid, there are solutions and preventative measures, therapy…
Read MoreBirth stories are something we simply can’t get enough of. We often visit you during the postpartum period and although we may have been at your birth, it’s so intriguing to hear your take on it. One of our recent clients shares her birth story below and we hope you enjoy reading it as much…
Read MoreWhew! You made it through the 2018, pregnant and all! Now, that we are into 2019, we thought it might fun to give you some ideas of places to take a Babymoon before you welcome that new baby into your hearts and homes. Many couples tend to take their Tampa babymoon, or last vacation pre-baby…
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Happy New Year One Love family! We have had the great honor of serving Tampa Bay families for the past four years. It is always amazing to witness the strength of a woman during childbirth, and to witness families coming together to support her. Furthermore, we very much enjoy coming into your home and helping…
