In this turbulent era, life can feel overwhelming. At Expectful, we do our best to support users in tough moments and celebrate them in happy ones. Luckily, June brings us two such reasons to celebrate— Father’s Day and Pride Month!  This Father’s Day, we had the great pleasure of sitting down with two fathers-to- be: …

As a company, it is our mission to bring calm and confidence into the world, from the moment that life begins. Yet in this world, it is all too evident that not all lives are treated with equal reverence and respect. That many people are denied their fundamental right to a peaceful existence, from the …

As a birth and postpartum doula, I work with women and families during one of life’s most exhilarating and vulnerable journeys. With in-person support limited as precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic, my clients and I have focused on educational and informational support, and creating emotional wellbeing during pregnancy to process the ups and downs of …

Our team has been so encouraged by the beautiful and honest stories you have openly shared with us about finding peace when pregnant over the past few weeks. As a new mother, I have found myself grappling with several emotions as my family navigates our new normal. It is with these times of uncertainty that …

I am a doula living and supporting families in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Inspired by the people in my life, I’ve written a letter to new and expecting mothers around the world giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.    Dear Mama,  Your path towards parenthood has veered wildly off course. Each cancelled …

Dear friend, If you’re here, you may be looking for support through these turbulent times. Many hopeful, soon-to-be or new parents are facing unexpected questions about what it will look like to give birth in, and bring life into, a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our promise to you is to serve as a …

At Expectful, we have been inspired by the beautiful stories you have bravely shared with us over the last few weeks. During times of uncertainty, families preparing to conceive are balancing a myriad of emotions as they navigate the unknown.  To bring more light to our most vulnerable feelings, we are sharing the story of …

Infertility, IVF, a high-risk twin pregnancy, preterm labor, hospital bed rest, a vaginal birth turned emergency c-section, and a terrifying postpartum hemorrhage—that’s what it took for me to become a mom. Writing those words down is surreal and almost makes it feel like it happened to someone else. It is both a distant memory and …