I am Iasnaia, a born-and-bred Brazilian (with some Irish connection). After living in London and Amsterdam for many years, my family and I moved to Bangkok. Life changes, and previously, I had a varied career, including being a Lawyer, a Legal consultant, a Trader, and a Head-hunter, which took me to Denmark, Switzerland, the UK, and The Netherlands.

Most importantly, I am the mother of 2 home-birthed boys born in 2007 and 2011 in Amsterdam, one born in a houseboat. My fantastic birth experiences opened my eyes and heart to the inner strength and power that every woman possesses. I wanted to learn more for myself; I wanted to be able to assist. I wanted every woman to experience positive and safe births and to have the most beautiful memories of the day they gave birth.

So, my Doula path started with supporting and informing friends and helping them with their choices. Afterwards, I trained with JJ Doulas (Jennifer Walker and Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer), followed by and certified with the Paramana Doula training with Michel Odent and Liliana Lammers. 

Having completed my internships and observations and worked as a Doula in various hospitals and midwife-led care practices, I accumulated experience in home births, water births and high-risk pregnancies and births. I supported survivors and women who experienced previous traumatic births, VBAC, HBAC, multiples and as well breech births. On this path, I have had the unique honour and privilege to support some incredible women and their families from various nationalities and backgrounds on their journeys to meet their babies.

Since July 2016, I have been part of the Doulas of Bangkok, a wonderful group of women dedicated to supporting women giving birth in Thailand and helping them through the challenges of motherhood.

I also speak fluent Portuguese and French.