Heather Putman

HI, I’M HEATHER.

I'm a mom of four, ranging in age from 16 to 32, and I spent nearly 20 years running a successful dayhome. Between raising my own family, supporting countless children and parents over the years, and continuing my education and training, becoming a postpartum doula feels like a natural next chapter.

When my husband and I welcomed our first child, we were very young. We're both adoptees, which meant newborns weren't just new to us-they were new to our whole family. We muddled through while we (and our moms!) learned everything for the first time. I couldn't have put it into words then, but looking back, I know how much it would have meant to have someone come alongside us. With the right support, maybe those early months could have been a little less about surviving and a little more about relaxing, laughing and even thriving.

That experience has stayed with me. Parenting is messy. It's loud and chaotic and joyful-and sometimes, it isn't. Every family's journey looks different, and I bring empathy, openness, practical experience and a healthy dose of humour into the families I support.

I have a particular interest in helping families navigate life beyond the new baby, too: preparing siblings, setting boundaries, navigating challenging behaviours and building positive relationships within the family. I also have training and experience supporting children with disabilities and am passionate about helping families find strategies that work for their unique needs.