The Vision Behind The Expecting Well Company

Expecting Well is the intersection of who we are as mothers, nurturers, connection makers, and friends. Our warmth, authenticity, and complementary skill sets drive our shared vision for whole-family wellness.

 We use our passion to bring joy and confidence to the birth world while maintaining professional yet genuine connections with our clients and community.

1:1 packages that span pregnancy through parenthood, psychopharmacological perinatal care, education classes, and support groups

what we offer

Confidence, Joy, Connection, Legacy, and Authenticity

our business values:

Families or individuals who are pregnant with their first or subsequent child who desire a purposeful program and community

who we help:

A non-polarized birth world where science and lived wisdom can co-mingle; impactful relationships with clients; continual refinement of our practices  

We believe IN:

We understand that true health is more than physical—especially during the transformative perinatal season. We specialize in care that goes beyond the body, addressing the often-overlooked areas that shape your well-being. From your mental and emotional health to your environment, social connections, resilience, and support systems, we know that every piece of the puzzle matters. These aspects are deeply intertwined, and nurturing them creates the foundation for thriving in parenthood. We're here to help you focus on what matters most, offering the care and support you need to feel confident and whole.

Our ultimate goal? Stronger families and nurtured communities. 

Your OB or midwife is there to expertly care for your body and baby. Think of us as your go-to wellness experts for everything else! When we tend to all the other pieces of the puzzle—your mind, emotions, environment, and support systems—you’ll experience more joy, greater confidence, and outcomes that truly reflect the life you want.

Our Purpose: We exist to be a place where parents can be well-supported in their pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood seasons. We aim to instill confidence and joy through refined education and strategic planning, while promoting supportive connections and emotional well-being. 

Maura DeWandler 


  • Cornell University (BS, 2003)
  • University of Rochester (BSN, 2004) 
  • University of Texas Health Science Center (MSN, 2010) 
  • PMH-C

Maura is a seasoned Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over twenty years of experience in behavioral health. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization/supportive outpatient, home-based care, and psychiatric consultation services. Her strengths are listening and encouraging well, coupled with artful psychopharmacology. 

Professional Memberships:
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Cassidy Barbalato-Honan

  • University at Buffalo (BSN, 2006)
  • PMH-C
  • Women's Health Coach (Integrative Women's Health Institute)
  • Certified Postpartum Doula (Childbirth International)
  • Certified Retain Parental Leave Coach

Cassidy’s unique journey and experiences have culminated in the vision of Expecting Well. She began her career as a maternity nurse (labor and delivery, high-risk antepartum, and mother-baby) which gave her insight and experience in hospital care. She spent 5 years at a local nonprofit supporting pregnant and parenting foster care youth. She is the co-founder of EH Enterprise Construction, Inc. and even managed her own photography business for a decade! Her strengths are planning, coaching, and an obsession with continual learning. She is currently completing certifications in childbirth education through CBI and leader training through the Gottman Institute.

Professional Memberships:
  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  • Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA)

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