Our story
We started Expecting Better because we saw the same pattern, over and over. Expectant parents were doing everything “right” — reading books, taking classes, following advice — but still feeling anxious, isolated, and unprepared for the mental and emotional realities of pregnancy and postpartum. As midwives, and now with one of us also working as a therapist, we knew we could do more. We wanted to create a space where evidence-based information meets compassion, where emotional health is just as important as physical health, and where parents feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to navigate this season with confidence.
Hannah Howell
Registered Provisional Psychologist & Registered Midwife (Inactive)
With years of experience supporting birthing families both physically and emotionally, Hannah now works as a provisional psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. She’s passionate about helping parents understand their emotions, feel less alone, and develop strategies that actually work in real life.
Taryn Lynkowski
Registered Midwife & Former Teacher
An experienced midwife with a warm, down-to-earth approach, Taryn has guided hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She believes knowledge is power — but kindness, empathy, and connection are just as important.
Our core values
We help expectant parents feel informed, supported, and prepared — so they can move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, compassion, and connection.
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Empathy, compassion, and understanding
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Evidence-based information
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Mental health is health
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Inclusivity and respect
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Connection over perfection
Why we care about mental health.
Too often, perinatal education focuses only on the physical: how to labour, how to feed your baby, how to heal your body. While those are important, they’re only half the story. Emotional well-being can make the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving.
We designed Expecting Better to bridge this gap — so you have the tools, knowledge, and support to care for both your mind and your body during this life-changing time.
We designed Expecting Better to bridge this gap — so you have the tools, knowledge, and support to care for both your mind and your body during this life-changing time.
