Katie Ruane
Postnatal support helping new parents feel calm, confident, and connected with their baby
About my work
I’m Katie Ruane, a degree-qualified Naturopath and a Postnatal Doula offering practical, nurturing postnatal support for new and growing families. My work focuses on helping parents feel reassured, informed, and supported during the early weeks and months with their baby. I started working with mothers and babies in 2015 after finishing my Naturopathy degree and completing a baby massage instructor diploma. Over the years, I have expanded my skillset and officially qualified as a Postnatal Doula in 2025. I provide guidance with newborn sleep and routines, breastfeeding support, postnatal recovery, baby massage and reflexology, and gentle nutritional support for both parent and baby. I also help parents better understand normal newborn behaviour, so they can feel more confident and less overwhelmed in the transition to parenthood. My approach combines evidence-informed care with emotional support and realistic guidance — creating a calm, non-judgemental space where parents feel truly heard.