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Driftwood Doula Care

Supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the first year of parenthood. My name is Liz Burns, Doula and Owner of Driftwood Doula Care. I am here.

I offer childbirth education, birth coaching, and support to parents during their infant's first year of life. Prior to becoming a doula, my background was in Psychology, mental health & addictions research, HR, mindfulness training, and, motherhood. I have always been fascinated by pregnancy & birth. Several things led me to realize that I was passionate about supporting people in their journey to parenthood: the births of my two children, my experience of two miscarriages, my experiences navigating the healthcare system, the stories I heard from others about their journeys to parenthood, and my personal experiences with anxiety. I am in the process of completing my certification with Doula Training Canada, and have been supporting clients since September 2022. I founded Driftwood Doula in November 2022. I want to support families in having a positive, empowering, and transformative journey to parenthood. I am an insightful communicator and I think deeply about things that are said to me. I am passionate about enabling my clients to feel heard and understood. I am organized, creative, candid, and proactive. Please reach out to me with any questions you have. You do not have to muddle through this unsupported.

01/04/2026

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time to focus on education, prenatal care, and evidence-based guidance — not blame.

Small steps like taking folic acid, attending regular check-ups, and minimizing environmental exposures can help support a healthy pregnancy. Every journey is unique, and kindness and reassurance go a long way in supporting families. 💛

01/02/2026

Meet the amazing team behind Driftwood Doula 💛

From pregnancy to postpartum, Liz, Quynne, Alex, Cristal, and Emma are here to guide, support, and celebrate your journey. Each of our doulas brings warmth, expertise, and compassion to help you feel confident, safe, and empowered at every stage.

01/01/2026

Everyone prepares for birth, but few think about life with a newborn. 🌿

Setting intentions can help guide your priorities during this season: rest, bonding, asking for help, and cherishing small moments. Postpartum rest is not selfish — it’s resistance, it’s care, it’s survival.

Supporting families who gave birth over the holidays is another way to spread care and community. Even small gestures matter. 💛

12/31/2025

Driftwood Doula Year in Review 2025.

This post summarizes our most special memories from 2025, and is followed secondarily by some statistics for those who are curious to see them.

This includes numbers of births, hours spent with families, cesareans, interventions, pain management choices etc. It's interesting for us to look back over the year and see this summary - maybe it is for you too!

12/26/2025

This week we celebrate Kwanzaa, a time for family, culture, and community. It’s also an important opportunity to highlight black perinatal health and honour cultural birth traditions.

Supporting black birthing parents with culturally informed care, resources, and community connections can improve outcomes and strengthen families.

Knowledge, support, and respect are powerful gifts for every parent.

12/23/2025

The holidays are meant to be joyful, not stressful. For new parents, it’s okay to slow down, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters: connection, rest, and gentle family moments.

This Stress-Free Family Holiday Month, remember that small steps — like pausing, asking for help, and keeping plans simple — can make a big difference in your postpartum experience.

Your peace matters. Your family matters. 💛

12/21/2025

The Winter Solstice invites us to slow down, go inward, and honour quiet beginnings. Just like birth, this season teaches us that transformation often happens in the stillness, in the waiting.

Postpartum is not meant to be rushed. It is a sacred season of healing, bonding, and gentle becoming.

12/12/2025

Today is Universal Health Coverage Day, a reminder that quality health care should be accessible, inclusive, and equitable for every family.

Midwives and doulas play a vital role in creating safe, informed, and supported birth experiences. When families have access to care, education, and advocacy, communities grow stronger.

Everyone deserves respectful care. Everyone deserves support.

12/10/2025

December is International Human Rights Month, and it’s an important reminder that birth is a human rights experience.

Every birthing person deserves access to respectful care, informed consent, and the ability to make empowered decisions about their own body and their baby.

Birth rights matter. Your voice matters. Your choices matter.

12/07/2025

National Influenza Vaccination Week is a great time to learn how to protect yourself and your baby during flu season.

Pregnancy and newborns come with unique immune challenges, and simple preventative steps can help keep families safer and healthier.

Always talk with your healthcare provider about what’s right for you.

12/05/2025

Cookies can be care, too. 🍪

This National Cookie Day, we’re celebrating soft moments, warm snacks, and simple nourishment for growing families. Prep a freezer batch before baby arrives and thank yourself later during those cozy postpartum days.

Because sometimes, healing starts with something warm from the oven. 🤍

12/03/2025

Safe toys create safer spaces. 🧸

During Safe Toys and Gifts Month, it’s a great time to double-check what surrounds your newborn. Choosing age-appropriate toys helps protect tiny hands, mouths, and curious minds, while simple pet safety steps protect the whole family.

Safe doesn’t mean boring, it means peaceful and protected. 🤍

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Halifax, NS
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http://www.driftwooddoula.com/

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