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Our events provide information and resources to help empower families.

We are an organization that encourages and educates a community of families and professionals that supports holistic & informed pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Our mission is to provide a community of professionals, families and individuals that support, educate and/or promote natural pregnancy, birth and parenting.

04/27/2026

Meet Ashley 🤍

She's a holistic pelvic floor occupational therapist and the founder of Pelvic Fleur—bringing over 8 years of experience to her practice.

Here's the truth: pelvic floor therapy isn't just about treating symptoms. Ashley's approach goes deeper. She integrates fascia release, visceral manipulation, and trauma-informed yoga to create care that honors your whole body—physical, emotional, and mental health together.

Her certifications include Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist, trauma-informed yoga training, manual lymph drainage, and visceral manipulation. But what really sets her apart is how she shows up: compassionate, holistic, and deeply committed to creating a safe space where you feel understood and supported.

Whether you need support during pregnancy, postpartum care, or pelvic floor therapy that meets you where you are, Ashley offers personalized sessions—in-person, virtually, or even home visits in the St. Pete area.

Want to learn more about Ashley and how she can support you? Visit our website (link in bio) to connect with her and explore what personalized pelvic floor care can look like for you.

Drop a 🤍 if you're grateful for practitioners like Ashley in our Tampa Bay community.

04/24/2026

This or That: Pregnancy Edition 🤰

Comment your answers:

1. Sweet cravings or salty cravings?
2. First trimester exhaustion or third trimester insomnia?
3. Birth plan or going with the flow?
4. Midwife appointments or OB appointments?
5. Meditation or movement for stress relief?

There are no wrong answers here. Just your answers.

Drop your picks below and let's see where everyone lands 🤍

04/22/2026

World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up (first week of May), and we're not waiting to talk about what actually helps:

✓ Providers who screen for mental health at every postpartum visit, not just the 6-week checkup
✓ Support that shows up before crisis hits
✓ Normalizing that postpartum mood changes exist on a spectrum
✓ Connecting families to therapists who specialize in perinatal mental health
✓ Partners and support people who understand warning signs
✓ Communities that don't shame people for struggling

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 birthing people. Postpartum anxiety is even more common. These aren't character flaws or signs you're not cut out for this.

If you're struggling: You're not broken. You're not alone. And you deserve support that meets you where you are.

Tampa Bay families: We can connect you with perinatal mental health specialists, support groups, and providers who take this seriously. Drop a 🤍 if you need resources.

04/20/2026

Here's the truth: finding the right support for your little one's speech, language, or feeding challenges can feel overwhelming.

Meet Samantha Elder, M.S., CCC-SLP, of The Little Years Therapy Co.—this week's Member Monday spotlight 🤍

Samantha is a nationally certified and state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist serving families in the Greater Tampa Bay area. With specialized training from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and degrees from UCF and USF, she brings serious expertise wrapped in warmth.

What makes her practice different? She uses a parent-coaching model that empowers you to support your child's progress at home. Her play-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach meets families exactly where they are—whether that's mobile therapy in your home or office-based sessions.

Samantha founded The Little Years Therapy Co. in 2023 to build a practice that prioritizes both family connection and evidence-based care. And the families she serves? They're seeing real progress—kids going from occasional words to clear daily communication, from feeding struggles to confident mealtimes.

Want to learn more about Samantha and her concierge speech, language, and feeding therapy services? Visit our website to connect with her and explore how she can support your family's journey.

Drop a 🤍 if you're grateful for birth workers like Samantha who truly see families.

04/17/2026

Green flags you've found the right postpartum support 🟢

✓ They ask about YOUR recovery, not just baby's weight
✓ They normalize the hard parts without toxic positivity
✓ They offer specific help, not just "let me know if you need anything"
✓ They check in on your feeding journey without judgment about the method
✓ They remind you that healing isn't linear
✓ They validate your instincts instead of dismissing your concerns

You don't have to wait until you're drowning to ask for support. The right provider meets you where you are.

What would you add to this list? 🤍

04/15/2026

What to Know Wednesday: Postpartum Doula Support

Here's the truth: most families don't know postpartum doulas exist until they're already in survival mode.

A postpartum doula isn't just for people who are struggling. They're for anyone who wants:

• Practical support in those early weeks (meal prep, light housework, sibling care)
• Evidence-based feeding support without judgment about your method
• Someone to hold the baby while you shower, eat, or sleep
• Emotional processing of your birth experience
• Resources and referrals when you need specialized help
• Validation that what you're feeling is normal

Postpartum doulas typically visit 2-4 times per week for 2-4 hours. Some families use them for a few weeks, others for several months. You get to decide what support looks like for you.

You don't have to wait until you're struggling. Support isn't a luxury. It's how humans have always done this.

Questions about postpartum support? Drop them below 🤍

04/13/2026

Here's the truth: pregnancy discomfort doesn't have to be something you just push through.

Meet Dr. Crystal Corona, DC, CACCP—a perinatal, pediatric, and family chiropractor at Grounded Wellness Chiropractic in Land O' Lakes (with appointments available at Doula Hive in Tampa too).

Dr. Crystal is certified in the Webster Technique through ICPA and specializes in gentle, low-force adjustments designed specifically for every trimester. Her approach goes beyond quick fixes, she takes time to explain what's happening in your body, offers customized care plans that evolve with your pregnancy, and provides home stretches and postural guidance so you feel supported between visits.

Whether you're dealing with round ligament pain, hip tension, or just want to support optimal baby positioning, Dr. Crystal meets you where you are with compassion and expertise.

📍 Land O' Lakes + Tampa locations
🤍 Care from first trimester through postpartum recovery

Want to learn more about Dr. Crystal and how she supports our community? Visit the link in our bio.

Have you worked with a chiropractor during pregnancy? Drop a 🤍 and share your experience below.

04/10/2026

Fill in the blank:

The person who made the biggest difference in my birth experience was _____ because _____.

Sometimes it's your midwife. Sometimes it's your doula. Sometimes it's your partner who learned to do the hip squeeze at 3am. Sometimes it's the lactation consultant who showed up on day 4 when you were ready to quit.

Your support team matters more than your birth plan ever will.

Drop your answer below 🤍 Let's celebrate the people who showed up for us.

04/08/2026

We're introducing the new Tampa Bay Birth Network board and we want you there 🤍

April 14th | 6:30-8:30pm
Florida Avenue Brewing Co.
4315 N Florida Ave, Tampa

Here's the truth: the people guiding this community matter. They're birth workers, parents, advocates—folks who've been in the trenches and know what Tampa Bay families actually need.

Come meet them, hear what we've got planned for this term, and connect with others who believe birth support isn't a luxury.

Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity.

RSVP not required but appreciated—text or call Abby at 813-388-0803.

Who's coming? Drop a 🙋♀️ below ⬇️

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