We 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 MoreAlthough we are continuously growing, One Love Doula’s mission remains the same. We strive to provide the best possible service in the area of birth planning, pregnancy support, labor support, and postpartum services. Our team of experienced doulas in Tampa have the never ending passion to serve others, and we are eternally grateful to be allowed…
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 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 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 MoreThere’s no doubt that the times that we are in are difficult and uncertain; especially for those of our One Love family getting ready to give birth. Whether it is for the first time or the fourth time, giving birth right now is different and challenging, to say the least. Most hospitals have made the difficult choice…
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 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…
When I was pregnant with my second baby, toddler running around, I had many questions about how I would handle life as the mother of two. I wondered in my heart how I could love another child as much as I loved my firstborn. How will I handle adding another, living, breathing, human being into…
Read MoreI was recently approached by an online publication and asked “what do you love most about being a Mom?”. There was so much flowing through my mind with this loaded and open ended question. This is how I answered it- “I love being a Mom because although I am challenged daily, and feel defeated often…
Read MoreAs a Mom of five I am always on the hunt not only for resources that could benefit my family personally but also resources that could benefit my One Love family. When you hire us for services, whether this is for birth support, child birth education, or placenta services please know our relationship does not…
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