The Driftwood Doula Team
Liz Burns, Owner
I grew up in England, and moved to Canada in my teens. From a young age, I’ve always been nurturing, compassionate, and caring, and I’ve always loved babies. I became a Mum myself in 2017, and was fascinated by all I learned about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Other life experiences since then have intensified my interest in birth and parenthood; including pregnancy loss and the birth of my rainbow baby in 2021.
After completing a degree in Psychology, my career trajectory had taken me from addictions research, to fractional HR. I craved deeper meaning and connection from my work. With support and encouragement from friends and family, I decided to listen to the little voice telling me exactly where I was meant to be. I certified under Doula Training Canada’s Triple Stream program to be a childbirth educator, and birth & postpartum doula. I will never look back. My passion for this work deepens with every family I have the honour of working with.
I am captivated by the birth stories of others, and by the powerful emotions that accompany this rite of passage. By nature, I am an insightful communicator. I listen intently and think deeply about what people mean with their words. In my work, I help people be heard and make sense of their experiences, enabling people to identify what their history is, and what their vision going forward is. And then I advocate to make this vision become a reality.
I’m creative, positive, purposeful, candid, organized, and proactive. I cultivate a culture of choice, non-judgement, and teamwork, with the client as the leader. I adore the unique bonds formed between me and the families I work with, and love bearing witness to calm, powerful and transformative journeys to parenthood.
If I sound like someone you want on your parenthood team, please reach out! I can’t wait to chat with you.
Quynne Merrill, Postpartum Doula
I discovered my passion for pregnancy, childbirth, and nurturing new families at a very young age. Even as a child of eight, I found myself enamoured by the midwives who cared for my pregnant mother. I vividly recall sitting on her bed, eagerly observing as the midwife conducted prenatal checkups, asking to have a turn with the stethoscope. These early experiences ignited a deep-seated desire within me to support others through the journey of birth and postpartum care.
Over the years, l've had the privilege of accompanying friends, family members, and community members through their perinatal journeys. Each opportunity reinforced my dream of serving others during such a pivotal time in their lives. This journey led me to train as a birth and postpartum doula.
I bring a nurturing, vibrant, and versatile approach to postpartum support. Whether it's preparing nourishing meals, tending to your newborn during the early hours of the morning, or providing a compassionate ear for your concerns, I am eager to become a valued member of the village supporting your growing family.