Kelly Ruse, CNM

Kelly Ruse, CNM, is a UW Health certified nurse midwife. She cares for women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Kelly enjoys seeing patients beyond labor and delivery. She offers preconception counseling, contraceptive care, and support during perimenopausal and menopausal transition. Kelly also sees patients who have irregular periods, abnormal bleeding and other women’s health issues.

For Kelly, midwifery is all about building relationships. Whether she sees her patients throughout pregnancy or meets them for the first time during labor, she’s ready to form a bond.

Kelly involves her patients in their care and finds the best ways to support them. Together, they engage in thoughtful discussions and make personalized decisions. Her goal is to help every woman feel heard, supported and cared for.

Kelly finds it rewarding to watch her patients transition from pregnancy to motherhood. She stands by them during important — and sometimes challenging — moments in their journey.

During her free time, Kelly enjoys hiking, cooking and reading.

I try to shift the medical standard away from telling patients what to do. Instead, I make shared decisions with my patients and tailor my care to understand their needs.