About this episode

This episode discusses how birth workers can support families through pregnancy and infant loss, featuring insights from Ashley Rose Salvitti.

Pregnancy often begins with joy and anticipation—but for some , it ends in unimaginable heartbreak. In this powerful episode, we explore what happens when pregnancy ends in loss, and how doulas, birth workers, and loved ones can offer meaningful support. T his episode offers insight into the complexity of perinatal grief, the power of presence, and practical strategies for compassionate care. Learn how to support families through the emotional, physical, and spiritual aftermath of loss—and why grief education and specialized training should be a standard part of all birth work. About Ash le y Ashley Rose Salvitti is a certified full-spectrum doula and pregnancy and infant loss coach who specializes in supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and bereavement, offering compassionate care rooted in her own lived experiences. After the stillbirth of her second daughter, Lena, at 29 weeks , and a subsequent miscarriage, Ashley recognized the critical need for continuous, empathetic support for families navigating loss. Drawing from her backg rou nd in art and psychology and extensive training , she has served numerous families as both a birth and postpartum doula…

People in this episode

Guest: Ashley Rose Salvitti

Topics covered

• pregnancy loss
• perinatal grief
• support for families
• birth workers
• compassionate care
• grief education

Keywords

• pregnancy
• infant loss
• doula
• bereavement
• support
• grief
• compassionate care

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Organizations: Doula Synergy

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