“in the birth of my first child, from prenatal education to accompanying me to the hospital while giving birth to lactation consultancies and post-natal support.

She has a tremendous amount of experience working with moms and babies. For the period of time leading up to and just after birth, she became like the family member you want to have – available for goofy questions but actually helpful.

She prepared me well to navigate the medical system so I could advocate for a vaginal delivery.

Overall, it was a safe and empowering birth experience, and I feel Yasmin played a big part in making it a good experience“.



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“being in a country that’s not your home country with a newborn is stressful in itself. To have the level of support that I’ve found in Yasmin, outside of my home country, has reduced my stress tremendously.

My little one is 2 months old, with a tongue tie/latch issue, which is causing gas and affecting her sleep. Yasmin very quickly assessed, assured me and gave me a game plan. I’m relieved to have a solution & can already see a huge difference in my baby.

Simple tweaks to breastfeeding, pumping, and burping has practically eliminated that dreaded witching hour, prolonged night time sleep, and it’s taking me less than 10 minutes to get this cutie to sleep.

I have a happier baby, and I feel, more confident to soothe and respond to my baby’s needs. I appreciate Yasmin referring me to professionals who can help me further with the tongue tie and I look forward to working together as my baby grows and needs change


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“Though unaware, I was going through a dark phase of anger and disappointment over my birthing experience and I didn’t know why I was feeling the way I was feeling and how to address it . . .
With her help I was able to address my feelings, enjoy some personal TLC and therapy (abdominal press, belly binding and closing ceremony).
Yasmin went the extra mile all the time by listening to my concerns, giving me useful suggestions and advice. As professional as she was, it felt like I was talking to a sister.
Thank you for your support.”

“I received my first bath by Yasmin. As a first time mom, you feel really icky afterbirth without having the energy or focus to bath alone. The bath was like an ultimate cleansing that washed away many of the worries and stress that naturally comes along with bringing a new life into this world. Another great moment was the “Closing of the Bones” ceremony. The final one was the best because along with Yasmin, my birthing team was there to assist with it. I felt that I had officially entered the realm of motherhood. Lastly, the best and most sentimental moment was when Yasmin conducted a debriefing with my birthing team at my home. Her and my sisters all came together which allowed me to hear everyone’s story from their own perspective which was absolutely life-changing. I appreciated the overall experience. I feel that she went above and beyond. Yasmin is a true women’s-worker and I HIGHLY recommend having her as your doula!!
5 STARS!!!!! ”

““Yasmin listened to me and advised me in the most compassionate and competent way about the different options I had for weaning my daughter. She understood clearly our context and our desire for a respectful and gentle process and shared with me with both personal experiences as well as things that had worked with other people so we could build a plan that worked for me and my little girl. I never felt rushed, quite the opposite, Yasmin took her time to address all my concerns and her calm, warm and informed advice filled me with the confidence I needed to take the step. Her recap message following our consultation was particularly helpful as I could go back to it anytime I needed to remember the tips we had discussed. I will always be grateful to Yasmin for making this journey easier and respectful of mine and my daughter’s needs.” ”

“She is hands down, AMAZING!! I am a new mama and exclusively breastfeed. My baby is just over two months old and I needed guidance on how to introduce the bottle. She literally walked me through step by step - for almost an hour - on how to start the process. She gave me tips, pitfalls, and the encouragement I needed to do this!! AND, she checked on us a few days later and has continued to guide this new mama!! I could not have gone through this without her.”

“I am currently based in Sydney, Australia.

I have known Dera for sometime, and her highly experienced knowledge in her chosen field puts her clients at ease immediately when they meet. She has helped me so much with my both my girls during early postpartum, especially breastfeeding support!
Dera has a caring, gentle soul. ”

“Dera is wonderful and definitely knows her stuff. She is warm, caring and knowledgeable - and also a momma, so she knows the deal! I’m so glad she was recommended to me. We are dealing with tongue and lip tie issues and Dera helped me make adjustments to accommodate. Thank you Dera! ”