Liz Burns - Driftwood Doula Care

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Liz Burns - 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.

09/17/2026

Patient safety isn't only about what happens during a procedure or appointment. It's also about being informed, heard, and involved in your care. 🤍

During pregnancy and birth, you can ask questions like:

"What are you recommending, and why?"

"What are the benefits and risks?"

"Are there alternatives?"

"What happens if we wait?"

"How urgent is this?"

"When it is clinically safe, can I have a moment to think or talk privately?"

Bringing your partner, doula, or another trusted support person into conversations can also help you feel more confident and supported.

You don't need to know all the answers. You can ask for information, clarification, and time to understand your options.

Informed care is collaborative care. Your questions matter.

09/10/2026

Postpartum mental health matters. 🤍

Becoming a parent can bring enormous changes, and sometimes the emotional experience is much harder than expected.

The baby blues are common, but persistent or worsening sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, irritability, intrusive thoughts, or feeling unable to cope deserve attention and support.

And you don't have to wait until you're in crisis to ask for help.

Partners can struggle, too. Checking in with each other and creating space to speak honestly can make a difference.

If something doesn't feel right, tell someone. Your healthcare provider, doula, partner, trusted friend, or mental health professional can be a starting point.

If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de or is in immediate danger, seek urgent help. In Canada, you can call or text 988, available 24/7.

Reaching out isn't a failure. It's a strength. 💛

09/09/2026

FASD Awareness Day is an opportunity to talk about alcohol and pregnancy with honesty, compassion, and evidence, without fear or shame. 🤍

The safest choice during pregnancy is to avoid alcohol, as no known safe amount, time, or type of alcohol use has been established.

But conversations about alcohol in pregnancy also need compassion.

If you drank before you knew you were pregnant, you are not alone. If stopping alcohol feels difficult, you deserve support rather than judgement. Speaking openly with your healthcare provider can help you understand your circumstances and access appropriate support.

Good care makes room for both evidence and humanity.

09/08/2026

📚 International Literacy Day is a lovely reminder that informed care starts with access to good information.

You do not need to read every pregnancy book, listen to every podcast, or become an expert before your baby arrives.

Instead, look for resources that help you understand your options, prepare your support people, recognise when you need more help, and feel confident asking questions.

Save this post for your birth preparation journey, and remember that learning can be part of preparing for both birth and postpartum. 🤍

09/05/2026

Supporting a new family does not always require a grand gesture. 🤍

Sometimes, charity looks like dropping off a meal, folding a basket of laundry, walking the dog, or giving a parent the chance to shower while you hold the baby.

Instead of saying, “Let me know if you need anything,” consider offering something specific. Text before visiting, do not expect to be hosted, and remember that your presence can be most helpful when it gives the new family more space to rest.

Small acts of practical care can make a meaningful difference during those early days of parenthood.

This International Day of Charity, let’s remember that caring for families is one way we care for our community. 🤍

09/04/2026

Baby safety does not mean making your home completely risk free. It means noticing potential hazards and making practical changes that help reduce risks as your baby grows and explores. 🤍

Take a look around your home and consider the everyday things that might become a hazard, from blind cords and chargers to loose rugs, slippers, and substances that need to be stored safely.

A few small changes can make a meaningful difference.

09/02/2026

Prenatal classes STARTING THIS FRIDAY!!!!

Last minute posting due to room scheduling conflicts but I can now confirm my Sept prenatal classes are ON, and I’m looking to fill places on a sliding scale/ pay what you can basis.

Reach out to me at 902.800.1444 or [email protected] for more info / to sign up!

09/01/2026

For Baby Safety Month, let's talk about infant sleep without shame or fear. 🤍

The safest sleep recommendation is for baby to sleep on their back, on a firm, flat, separate sleep surface, with no loose bedding or soft objects.

You may also hear about the Safe Sleep 7 and the cuddle curl, particularly in conversations about bedsharing. These are harm-reduction concepts that provide information for families who choose to bedshare, but they do not make bedsharing risk-free.

Every family deserves access to clear, evidence-informed information so they can understand the risks, ask questions, and make informed decisions about their baby's sleep.

If you're considering bedsharing, talk with your healthcare provider about your individual circumstances and ways to reduce risk.

Support should never come with shame. 💛

08/26/2026

What if birth preparation started long before labour?

Prenatal doula support gives you time to slow down, ask questions, process fears, and explore what matters to you before you're in the middle of contractions.

It's also a chance for your partner to build confidence, practise comfort measures, and understand how they can support you.

And birth is only part of the preparation. Thinking about your postpartum support, meals, rest, feeding, and who you'll turn to can make the transition into parenthood feel a little less overwhelming.

Most importantly, prenatal support gives you something valuable: time to build a relationship with someone who will be in your corner before labour day arrives. 💛

08/22/2026

Pregnancy after loss can be complicated.

You may feel hopeful and terrified. Excited and guarded. Connected and uncertain. Sometimes you may even feel guilty for experiencing joy.

And milestones that are usually celebrated can bring unexpected emotions, especially when they remind you of what happened before.

If you're pregnant after loss, you don't need to "just relax." You don't need to stop worrying. You don't need to force yourself to feel positive.

You deserve people who can sit with the uncertainty, listen without trying to fix it, and support you through whatever comes up.

Extra check-ins. Grounding tools. A familiar face. Someone who remembers your story.

Sometimes support simply means being witnessed.

💛 Your feelings are allowed to coexist.

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http://www.driftwooddoula.com/

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