Heather Gallagher
Birth, Postpartum & Death Doula, Birth and Family Photographer
Heather is a first-generation Chinese American full-spectrum doula and award-winning birth and family photographer who has supported families since 2010. LGBTQIA+ affirming, she welcomes families of all identities, structures, and backgrounds.
Trained through Doula Trainings International (DTI), Heather has attended more than 400 births across NYC, Austin, TX, and Vermont. She supports hospital, birth center, and home births, including unmedicated births, inductions, cesareans, VBACs, surrogacy, and pregnancy and infant loss.
Heather offers evidence-based information, steady emotional support, and practical guidance, honoring each family's cultural, religious, and personal traditions. She is committed to birth equity and to ensuring every person feels seen, heard, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions.
As a postpartum doula, she helps families build confidence and find their rhythm. Heather is a co-founder of The Table, a BIPOC affinity group for caregivers, and a CODA fluent in American Sign Language. She lives in Vermont with her husband, children, and mother.
Heather serves folks in Chittenden County and surrounding areas