Honouring Early Pregnancy Loss through; Culture, Care and the Physiological perspective with Dr Naomi Jansson

Honouring Early Pregnancy Loss through; Culture, Care and the Physiological perspective with Dr Naomi Jansson

From What if we were taught.. by Kate Martyn

March 2, 2026 · 1h 25m · Episode 44

About this episode

The episode explores early pregnancy loss through cultural, historical, and physiological lenses, emphasizing the need for compassionate care and support for women experiencing this loss.

In this deeply thoughtful and expansive conversation, I'm joined by Naomi Jansson to explore early pregnancy loss through a cultural, historical, and physiological lens. Together, we unpack the lived experience of women navigating pregnancy loss and examine the broader context in which it exists — including the taboo that still surrounds miscarriage, the influence of culture and religion, and the gaps in current health infrastructure. We explore how traditional medicine systems acknowledge the physiology of pregnancy loss, and how different cultures manage and support women during this time. By looking beyond the Western model of care, we reflect on what is often missing — and what becomes possible when pregnancy loss is recognised as a significant rite of passage and honoured as a true postpartum experience. This episode places strong emphasis on nourishing and supporting the mother not only emotionally and psychologically, but biologically and hormonally. We discuss the importance of tending to the postpartum body after early loss, and how deeper recognition at an individual and systemic level can lead to more compassionate, comprehensive care. Naomi also shares practical…

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Host: Kate Martyn

Guest: Dr Naomi Jansson

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