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Katie Olliffe

Services offered: Birth & Postnatal

Hi, I’m Katie - a birth and postnatal doula, parent educator, and doula trainer based near St Ives, Cambridgeshire. I offer warm, evidence-based support through pregnancy, birth, and the early years of parenting, helping families feel informed, confident, and cared for.

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About Me

I’m mum to George, Max, and Lucy, and I live with my husband in a village near St Ives, Cambridgeshire. We are a blended family, and together we are step-parents, adoptive parents, and biological parents.

I’m a birth and postnatal doula, parent educator, and doula trainer, and I’ve been supporting families since qualifying in 2012.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through many different birth experiences, including home birth, hospital birth, birth centre birth, water birth, caesarean birth, twin birth, and hypnobirthing journeys. My role is never to tell you what your birth should look like, but to support your choices, help you feel informed, and ensure you feel heard, respected, and cared for throughout.

Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Support

My greatest passion is supporting families not only through birth, but through the transition into parenthood.

The early days with a new baby can feel beautiful, emotional, intense, and overwhelming all at once. I offer calm, evidence-based support to help families feel more confident and connected during this stage.

My postnatal support includes:

  • Understanding your baby’s cues and preverbal communication

  • Evidence-based infant sleep support

  • Feeding support, including breastfeeding and the journey from milk to solids

  • Gentle parenting approaches

  • Toddler behaviour and brain development

  • Emotional support for the whole family

I believe parents know their children better than anyone. Sometimes they simply need reassurance, space to be heard, and trusted support beside them.

Workshops & Education

Alongside one-to-one support, I run private sessions and group workshops covering birth preparation, postpartum recovery, infant sleep, breastfeeding, weaning, toddler development, and parenting.

I love making evidence-based information feel accessible, practical, and empowering — especially in a world where parenting advice can often feel overwhelming or conflicting.

Supporting New Doulas

Since March 2020, I have also been facilitating doula preparation training for new doulas through Developing Doulas.

This work is incredibly meaningful to me. Supporting future doulas as they step into this role allows me to help create even more compassionate, informed support for families.

My Experience

I’m also a breastfeeding peer supporter with a particular interest in tongue tie. In 2016, I spent several months supporting Sarah Oakley, IBCLC, in her Tongue Tie Clinic in Trumpington, helping families navigate feeding challenges.

Since becoming a mother in 2007, I’ve been on my own deep learning journey around birth, breastfeeding, child development, and parenting — and that lived experience shapes the way I support others today.

My Approach

I care deeply about helping families feel confident in their own instincts.

There is no single “right” way to birth or parent. Every family is different, every baby is different, and every journey deserves respect.

Whether you’re planning the birth you’ve always hoped for, navigating unexpected changes, adjusting to life with a newborn, or finding your feet as parents, I’m here to offer steady, compassionate support.

Working Together

The heart of my work is continuity of care — being a familiar, trusted presence during the final weeks of pregnancy and the early weeks of parenthood.

I’d love to hear your hopes for your baby’s birthday and how I can support your family.

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