Today’s personal story comes from Savannah Burton. She’s the mother of two and the owner and therapist at My Memphis Therapist Counseling and Consulting. She is a University of Memphis alumnus and a postpartum anxiety advocate and survivor after experiencing different challenges with the birth of her two children. With a passion for maternal mental health, Savannah feels fortunate to live out her dream of helping others as a therapist and entrepreneur. She explains what it feels like to not like being pregnant, to feel hesitant about motherhood, and to be fearful about the decision to have a second child.

Show Highlights:

• The truth: nothing can adequately prepare you for what to expect after the birth of your first child
• How Savannah experienced a dramatic birth, unplanned C-section, breastfeeding struggles, maternity leave issues, shame, guilt, and anxiety
• How she struggled to have a functional life and felt guilty if she prioritized self-care
• How a new job and a more relaxed schedule helped her learn to preserve herself
• How Savannah has learned to structure her work and home life to be present with her kids AND take care of herself
• How she navigated a second baby, COVID, and opening a therapy practice that was limited to telehealth during the shutdown
• Why Savannah loves helping other moms who don’t feel “cut out” for motherhood
• What Savannah wants other moms to know about feelings of shame and finding support

Resources:

Connect with Savannah: Website and Instagram

Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support! 

Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.  

Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!

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