Katie Shea Brown
Katie is a postpartum doula, birth doula, teacher, parenting consultant, and singer living in Savannah with her husband, stepdaughter , and son. Caring for people is in her DNA, especially the tiniest among us. Katie has served over 30 families in the birthing and postpartum space. She integrates her music education and experience in early childhood development into her doula practice. Her ability to wear many hats in her work has allowed her to serve numerous, diverse communities. She continues to hone her skills and believes in learning for a lifetime. As a mama herself she knows the trust and vulnerability it takes to share your precious little one with people. She is humbled to be a part of your story.
Postpartum Doula
doula
noun: dou·la | \ ˈdü-lə \
One who serves
What is a postpartum doula?
“Postpartum doulas provide families information and support on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, and coping skills for new parents. They might also help with light housework, fix a meal and help incorporate an older child into this new experience” and much, much more!
Definition from Postpartum Support International
What is a birth doula?
“A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible” and much, much more!
Definition from DONA International
Support Services
Appointments Support
Accompany to pre- and post-natal appointments, infant visits, inoculations, breastfeeding support groups, and lactation consultations.
Parenting Consultant
Developmental specialist for children birth to age seven. Advise family on how to maximize the support they have.
Baptisms, bris, & baby naming services
Emotional support for all family members and referrals to mohel and mohelets. Organizing food and invitations
Nutrition
Organize meal trains and help to make sure each member of the family is well nourished
Care-giving
Infant care, helping to schedule and provide protected sleep
Referrals
Providing resources and referrals for all postpartum/prenatal needs
Bereavement Doula
Providing support through pregnancy loss, infant loss, terminally and chronically ill children of all ages
Virtual support
Available to you 24/7 via phone, email, and text
Don’t see what your looking for?
Ask me! I provide individualized and specialized care
What People Are Saying
“Katie’s virtual doula service was an invaluable source of support for me and my husband as we were becoming new parents. Her crash course on newborn care including feeding, diapering and sleeping was so helpful in preparing us before the birth of our baby. After birth we continued to have regular FaceTime sessions to check in on our baby’s progress or whenever questions or concerns came up. It was empowering and comforting to know Katie was always available and ready to support me with kindness, expertise and care, no matter what my question was or how I was feeling.”
— Amanda
(mother of Miles, 3 months)
“Katie was integral with both the baby and our older daughter and helped to ease the transition for all of us... I have known Katie for almost a decade. We met when she was my daughter’s teacher in playgroup at the age of 2. Katie continued as part of our life through the years as a babysitter and tutor both in our home and when we traveled. When we decided we wanted another child the road was a challenging one and Katie was there for our family throughout the IVF process. When finally the IVF was successful Katie helped us to prepare our eldest child for her new sibling. After our baby was born Katie was integral with both the baby and our older daughter and helped to ease the transition for all of us. Katie has a rare ability with both newborns and children. Part baby nurse, part nanny and part child development expert Katie is instantly comfortable in the chaos a new baby brings. In addition to her incredible prenatal and post natal support, her positive attitude and ability to jump in and instantly become the most helpful member of your family is a true gift. ”
— Jill
(mother of two girls)
“Katie was prepared with strategies to maximize both his and my healing… Katie came highly recommended by my sister who still turns to her for early childhood advice for her daughters, five and one and a half years old. “WWKD” (What would Katie Do?) is now a family mantra. Katie’s home visit before our baby was born set us up for a smooth transition home, translating our family's priorities into an actionable plan. When our baby threw us a curveball by spending his first week in the NICU, Katie was prepared with strategies to maximize both his and my healing. Our family is so thankful to have Katie in our lives and turn to her as a resource as our child grows.”
— Debi
(mother of Isaiah, 6 weeks old)