In this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, Sophia sits down with Jessica Malmberg, an LMFT and trauma and grief specialist who supports families through pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and birth trauma. Jessica shares her own story of losing her first baby, Otto, and how that experience shaped both her grief journey and her life’s work.

Together, they talk about supporting grieving families, what parents can ask for in the hours after loss, how grief changes over time, what not to say, and why trauma support matters alongside grief support. This is a tender, wise, and deeply grounding conversation for both families and birth workers.

Connect with Jessica:

▸ Website

▸ IG @jessicamalmbergtherapy

Interested in home birth and in Sonoma County? Connect to Sophia on her website or IG @bornwildmidwifery

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Jessica’s story and losing Otto
05:45 Losing a first baby vs later loss
13:45 What parents can ask for after loss
22:20 Milk coming in after loss
25:20 Grief over time and future pregnancies
30:50 Supporting grieving families and birth workers
32:25 What to say and what not to say
40:30 Grief, trauma, and healing
45:25 Jessica’s grief retreat and resources

Disclaimer:

his podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice.

We are not providing medical or legal guidance, nor are we encouraging listeners to engage in any practice that may be unsafe or unlawful in their jurisdiction. Birth choices, medical care decisions, and midwifery practices are highly regulated and vary by state and country.

Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified, licensed professionals and to research the laws applicable to their location before making any health or birth-related decisions.

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How to Support Pregnancy and Infant Loss | Grief, Trauma, and Healing