The perinatal period can be such a vulnerable yet exciting time as you prepare for birth, recover from delivery, and get to know your baby. I feel honored to walk alongside families as they grow, gain confidence, and step into parenthood feeling supported and empowered.
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I’m a birth and postpartum doula with over 7 years of experience, including a specialization in twins and overnight care. I understand that every birth and postpartum journey is unique, and my goal is to meet your family exactly where you are—providing grounded, compassionate support tailored to your needs.
With a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, I’m passionate about equipping families through education, preparation, and confidence-building. Whether I’m helping you navigate labor, offering calm and consistent support in the early newborn days, or making sure you get the restorative sleep you need to feel revived, I’m here to answer questions, ease the transition, and hold space for your experience.
You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here for you and your growing family every step of the way.
I could not begin to describe how much Maddie changed the trajectory of our early parenthood with just a short review. We were lucky enough to meet Maddie with our first child in 2023 on our very first evening home, when I had to head back to the hospital for postpartum preeclampsia. We left our 2 day old son with her and could not be more grateful for how comfortable and safe all of us felt during a very stressful time.
We found Maddie again for our second child in 2025 and once again felt completely at ease, learned so much from her about early newborn life (again! you tend to forget the fog), and got those precious few long stretches of sleep that wouldn't otherwise have been possible.
Your first few days and weeks really set the tone of parenthood, and feeling supported, rested, and heard are so crucial. We will forever be grateful to Maddie for her calm, steady, cheerful presence in our home during those early days.
Lauren Vorhies
Our doula Maddie Baumann, was absolutely amazing. She gave us a lot of clear and great information in the pre-delivery house visits. She helped us prepare for the delivery with excercises and strategies to achieve my wife's birth goal. She was prompt and available for any questions needed answered.
During the delivery process her presence was invaluable. She was great support, sounding board and advocate for my wife and I while communicating my wife's needs and wants with the nurses and doctors. She went far and beyond to make sure my wife and me were comfortable throughout the whole process. She is also very knowledgeable about body positioning and birth strategies that helped my wife navigate the twists and turns in our birth journey. She made the entire birth process so much more comfortable for us and we truly think her expertise, empathy and support really helped my wife achieve the ultimate goal of a healthy vaginal birth, despite many obstacles.
Maddie is a very warm, kind person and an excellent doula that we highly recommend.
Expecting Joy was also great to work with overall.
Siddhant Sharma
Maddie B. was our postpartum night doula, and as first-time parents we were understandably nervous and unsure of what to expect. She was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, answering all our questions and teaching us essential newborn care skills such as swaddling, feeding, bathing, and product selection. Maddie was always punctual, professional, and supportive, and thanks to her we felt confident and well-rested during those early weeks.
Adi Muley
Hiring Maddie as our postpartum doula was, without question, the best investment we made after welcoming our twins. We brought her on specifically for overnight support, hoping for a little rest so we could recover — but what she provided went far beyond sleep. Maddie didn’t just give us peace of mind knowing our babies were cared for through the night; she gave us confidence, knowledge, and a sense of calm during one of the most overwhelming transitions of our lives.
From the very first night, it was clear that Maddie is not only deeply experienced but also incredibly thoughtful and intentional in the way she supports families. She didn’t simply “handle the nights” — she taught us how to manage life with twins. She walked us through everything from breastfeeding and bottle-feeding strategies to proper positioning, room set up, and double baby carrying. These weren’t just tips; they were game-changing systems that made our days and nights more manageable.
I truly cannot speak highly enough about Maddie. If you are considering postpartum support, especially with multiples, Maddie is an extraordinary resource. She made an immeasurable difference for our family.
Kiersten Sutorius
Maddie is an exceptional caregiver - she helped create a supportive and nurturing postpartum environment that helped me heal after both of my c-section deliveries. She’s terrific at answering all Qs about feeding and sleep and has been a wonderful resource to our family over the years. We wholeheartedly recommend her and Expecting Joy to any family seeking a doula in the Seattle area.
Gena Dakos
Maddie and Jordan are amazing night doulas, the babies loved them, theu answered all of my silly questions, always on time, always so kind, patient, and gentle. I could go on and on. You would be lucky to have either one!!!
Serafima Golembo
We worked with Maddie from Expecting Joy and she is incredible! She provided the best care for our little girl and great support for us as well. I cannot say enough wonderful things!
Claire Wickstrom
