My Story
Hi, I’m Yaz (Iasnaia) — Brazilian, with a little Irish spirit. Life has taken me from Copenhagen to Geneva, London, Bangkok and Amsterdam, and I’ve learned to feel at home almost anywhere. It’s why I now work as a traveling doula, attending births wherever I’m needed.
My own births, one on a houseboat in 2007 and one at home in 2011, both in Amsterdam, taught me to trust the quiet strength women carry inside them.
That trust became my purpose. Today I help women feel strong, safe and supported as they become mothers — and I’d be honoured to walk beside you.
Paramana Birth Doula
What I do as your Paramana Doula
When labour begins, I come to you and stay for as long as it takes — guiding, coaching, and offering calm, hands-on support. In over 12 years I’ve attended hundreds of births, so I understand both birth physiology and hospital protocols, and I bring completely non-judgmental care.
As a Paramana Doula, I follow the principles of undisturbed birth and the real needs of a labouring mother, drawing on the work of Lamaze, Leboyer and Michel Odent. And I don’t disappear once your baby arrives — I stay with you through those early weeks of parenthood.
My holistic approach
My approach is holistic: emotional encouragement, physical comfort, and relaxation techniques that work. I’m a certified HypnoBirthing® Educator and yoga teacher, and I’m with you before, during and after birth — including with breastfeeding. The tools I use include:
- HypnoBirthing® and breathing techniques
- Acupressure and counter-pressure
- Spinning Babies® and optimal positioning
- Rebozo
- Aromatherapy (organic oils only)
- Homeopathy for childbirth
- Visualization and relaxation
- Lactation education
Much of our work happens before labour. Preparing you and your partner well builds your confidence and clarity, so on the day your choices are clear and your voice is heard.
My wish is simple: to help you birth your baby, your way.
Certifications and Specializations
Accreditations and Doula Trainings:
Certified Paramana Doula – London, UK with Michel Odent (MD) and Liliana Lammers (Doula)
JJ Doulas Training Level I and II/ currently BiA Doula Training – Amsterdam Netherlands, Jennifer Walker (DONA, CBI, CEO of Spinning Babies) & Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer (Midwife, TCM Practioner, Nutritionist).
Certified Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula
Childbirth Physiologogy Educator by Rachel Reed, PHD
Preventative Health Care for the Newborn Baby, University of Colorado
LC/CBS Currently studying to become IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Certified Hypnobabies® Childbirth Hypnosis Doula
Childbirth Hypnosis Doula fully trained to support families using the comprehensive Hypnobabies® method.
HypnoBirthing® Marie Mongan Method Educator
Qualified and experienced HypnoBirthing® Marie Mongan Method Educator
PsychoNeuroEndocrine Perspective in Pregnancy & Childbirth
With Anna Maria Rossetti (Independent Midwife, SpB®Approved Trainer,Author,Director of Midwifery School&Editorial Board. )
Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies Trained: With Gail Tully (2014 and 2015) Jennifer Walker (2017)
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - CLC LER
LC CBS Certified by the Lactation Education and Approval and Accreditation Recognition Committee (LEAARC). IBCLC aspirant
Yoga Teacher
Yoga Alliance Registered 200hRYT Hatha, Vinyasa, Nidra, Yin Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
Workshops and other training:
Infant Massage Instructor – IAIM
Postnatal Support training – POSTNATAL SUPPORT NETWORK
Aromatherapy – Joyce Hoek-Pula
Rebozo – JJ Doulas
TCM Principles, Acupressure, Cupping – JJ doulas
Ina May Gaskin Amsterdam workshop.
Placenta encapsulation with Jennifer Walker
Resources and Support:
A committed group of doulas, midwives, yoga teachers and pregnancy & birth related workers joining forces to provide mothers giving birth in Bangkok with the best options available. We run Choices in Childbirth monthly, a free event on the last Saturday of every month.
I am part of The Bumps and Babies team, where provide community, social, and emotional support, and evidence-based advice and information to pregnant women and new parents on topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery, and infant care.
Bambi is a project of the Childbirth & Breastfeeding Foundation of Thailand (CBFT). We are a non-profit organization run by volunteer parents. Our aim is to provide support and companionship for pregnant women and parents of young children of all nationalities in Bangkok. BAMBI supports all moms whatever their birth and baby feeding choices may be. At the same time, we promote what is considered by UNICEF, the WHO, and the Thai government as ‘best practice’ to promote and support healthy moms and babies.
Positive Birth Movement
I am also the Facilitator and Trainer of the PBM which is an activity aside from my Doula work.
Our meetings are NON-commercial and FREE to access. It takes place always on the morning of the last Saturday of the month. I ran the PBM Meetings in Amsterdam for 2.5 years and I am currently setting up the Bangkok PBM Group.
To join us and come to a meeting, please click on the Positive Birth Movement – Bangkok Meeting Group
They are a place for ALL pregnant women or mothers – regardless of their background, experience or choices – to come together and share experiences, thoughts, feelings, and insight about childbirth. Partners are very welcomed too!