About me - Katie Allen

Inspired by my own journey into motherhood, I support you through pregnancy and postpartum with calm, evidence-based care so you can feel confident, informed, and nurtured every step of the way. You don’t have to navigate this season alone, I’m here to walk alongside you.

I began my motherhood journey at the Mackay Birth Centre, where I birthed our two oldest children. The care I received there was exceptional, continuity of care with a known midwife throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum. While this model of care is considered the gold standard, only a small percentage 8% of Australian women experience it. At the time, we were living in Mackay for work, far from family, and the support I received helped me navigate what could have been a nerve-wracking time with calm and confidence. I felt informed, supported, and empowered to make choices that were right for me.

What stood out most was the strong focus on education at every stage. I was given the information and options I needed to tailor my experience, something I later realised wasn’t always the case for many of my friends. That experience lit a fire in me, a passion for ensuring that all expectant parents have access to clear, evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn.

I’ve always been interested in health and helping people make informed decisions. I studied Population Health and Marketing at university and went on to work in community engagement roles with two breast cancer organisations. After having my children, I stepped away from my professional career for a time, but I always felt drawn back to health education and supporting others. Becoming a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and Postpartum Doula felt like a natural return to that passion.

In 2020, I trained with DONA International, the world’s oldest and largest doula certifying organisation, to support women and families during the postpartum period. Their vision that there is a doula for everyone who wants one deeply resonates with me. After completing my training, I began supporting families as they welcomed their babies, and in 2025 I became a certified DONA Postpartum Doula.

I am passionate about “mothering the mother” and supporting the whole family as they adjust to life with a new baby. Whether it’s providing practical help, emotional support, or evidence-based information, my goal is to help families feel confident, nurtured, and supported during this transformative time.

In 2022, I expanded my skills further by becoming a certified Babywearing Educator through the Australian Babywearing Association. This allows me to guide families in finding the right carrier for their needs comfortably, safely, and without unnecessary expense.

Supporting families through pregnancy and postpartum allows me to bring together my background in health education, my love of community, and my passion for empowering parents. It is truly an honour to walk alongside families during this special season of life.

I’m so glad you’re here, and I hope I can support you on your journey through pregnancy and postpartum here in Brisbane and beyond.

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