About Expecting Joy

"We’re a small family business with a big vision for growing families."

We envision a community where every expecting mother and her family can experience a healthy, personal, and joyful birth experience. We accomplish this by inspiring, educating, and serving families on their way to a joyful, fulfilling birth and parenting experience.

Why a doula team?

We believe it takes a team of qualified support to walk with families in this journey of parenting. As doulas we know the value of having the support right when you need it. One of the ways our team can be there for you 100% is that we have a support system for our doulas and you will never have to wonder, "what happens if my doula can't make it?" We also know that needs arise in real time and sometime additional support is needed. We have trusted and experienced support for a variety of your needs right here on our team. This means you don't have to stress if new needs arise as you navigate your path.

Your Birth Squad
The Expecting Joy Team
Founder, CEO & Doula
Vanessa Garey

Vanessa has served families around the world, and being a doula is easily the most fulfilling ‘work’ she has ever done. It is such an honor to be along side of families during this transformative time.

Birth Doula
Currently accepting repeat clients ONly
Kira Hendricksen

Working with expecting families is a dream come true for me - I am very passionate about maternal healthcare, birth, and the journey of bringing a new life into the world and your family.

Birth Doula & Placenta Specialist
Leigh McBride

I consider doula work to be my most important work and feel a deep calling helping birthing people feel confident and supported in their choices surrounding labor and birth.

Birth Doula & childbirth educator
Alli Torino

Encouraging and empowering women in this life-changing and powerful season is such sweet work, and I’m honored to share these moments with moms and their growing families.

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Addy Heyn

Through one of life’s most vulnerable seasons, every family deserves caring, calming and compassionate support. It’s an honor to help families transition through labor and into their new family structure through my work as a doula.

Birth Doula
Jessica Wilson

I believe childbirth is a miraculous experience and children are a blessing. It is a joy for me to walk alongside families, providing education, confidence, and support throughout this stage of life.

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Monica Croonquist

Giving birth is one of the most intimate and powerfully transforming experiences for a woman and her family. Supporting in this journey of pregnancy, the wonder of childbirth, and the beauty of integrating their new little one into their lives is truly an honor.

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Debbie Black

As a doula, it is my privilege to serve you as a knowledgeable and trusted companion, accompanying you through each and every step of the miracle of childbirth.

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Yani Molina

I believe every woman deserves the best care and support, and I am committed to advocating for them and empowering them through this beautiful journey. I feel honored to share in this amazing season with mothers and growing families.

Postpartum Doula
Brittany Maison

The postpartum experience can be an unpredictable one, full of ups and downs and many questions. My goal is to make sure families are set up for success, feel confident in the weeks after baby’s birth, and to provide a grounding presence during this big life change.

Postpartum Doula
Laura Hatch

The postpartum experience is a miraculous time filled with joy, sleepless nights and so many unknowns. My goal is to bring your family the calm and support to enjoy the time together, the grace to know you are the best parents for your baby, and that you are doing your best.

Postpartum Doula & Placenta Specialist
Ashley Castillote

I’ve come into the birth world in many different roles: as a midwife, a birth doula, birth photographer, birth assistant, lactation educator, and as a laboring client myself! I hope to use all the knowledge and lessons I’ve learned through these experiences to better serve you in your own pregnancy journey.

Postpartum Doula
Maddie Baumann

The postpartum period can be such a vulnerable yet exciting experience as you recover from delivery and get to know your baby. I love watching families grow, gain confidence and help them get set up for success!

Postpartum doula
Jordyn Franklin

Being a doula is a true convergence path for me, as I have always been passionate about supporting women and their families. Bringing a new baby into the world is a vulnerable time, and it is my honor to support and encourage your family as you integrate home together!

Birth Doula
Abby Smothers

Pregnancy and birth is one of the most extraordinary experiences we as women can endure. It is a humbling experience to be a part of and I cannot be more grateful to have the opportunity to provide support  throughout this time. Just know that with me, you will have someone who is kind, knowledgeable, and committed to your empowering journey.

Birth Doula
Maddie Burroughs

Childbirth is sacred, and it’s hard. It’s my joy to offer you compassionate and non-judgmental care through this incredibly powerful moment in your life.

Birth Doula
Shelby Hendricks

Childbirth is miraculous and I believe every child is a treasure and gift. Getting to support and encourage families as they navigate bringing their little one into the world is a deep honor and joy!

Birth Doula
Jess Hartman

Jess is compassionate, sensitive, and encouraging, ready to empower women to have the best birth outcomes possible.

BIRTH & postpartum doula
Shannon Cassaday

It would be my pleasure to be added to your birthing team. Being your birth doula and supporting your needs after birth as a postpartum doula would be my honor. My main goal is to make this transition amazing for you and your family.

BIRTH doula
Courtney Burkhardt

I would love to provide compassionate support, help expectant parents feel informed and confident about their childbirth choices, and foster a welcoming and nurturing environment that honors each family's unique journey and enhances their birthing experience.