Yasmin Dera, IBCLC

Maternal Health Coach | Doula | Lactation Consultant | Educator
Yasmin Dera is a distinguished maternal health expert with over a decade of dedicated service in education, public health, and family advocacy. She is also a member of the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA). As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), certified doula, and perinatal bereavement specialist, Yasmin offers a rare blend of clinical precision and heart-centered support. Her practice is rooted in the belief that every family deserves compassionate, culturally competent care — a mission fueled by her own journey as a mother and her commitment to improving systemic inequities in maternal healthcare.
With a professional footprint spanning premier clinical settings such as UCLA to grassroots maternal health initiatives in Africa, Yasmin brings a global perspective to her work. Her expertise is uniquely holistic; she seamlessly integrates evidence-based medical practices with traditional postpartum wisdom, herbal support, and trauma-informed care. Whether navigating high-pressure NICU environments or providing tech-enabled virtual consultations, Yasmin focuses on addressing the specific needs of diverse families, with specialized emphasis on improving outcomes in Black maternal and infant health.
Yasmin’s impact is defined by her role as both a practitioner and an advocate. In consultations, she serves as a warm, judgment-free partner who has guided thousands of families through the complexities of birth trauma, breastfeeding challenges, and the transition to parenthood. Her comprehensive approach ensures that parents feel seen, heard, and equipped with the tools necessary to foster resilience and confidence during their most transformative life stages.
Outside professional advocacy, Yasmin leads a life as vibrant as her career, finding balance through spending time with her family, international travel, hot yoga, and modeling. She remains a steadfast beacon of empowerment, dedicated to nurturing the physical and emotional well-being of families everywhere.