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Today\u2019s personal story comes from Savannah Burton. She\u2019s 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.\nShow Highlights:\n\nThe truth: nothing can adequately prepare you for what to expect after the birth of your first child\n\nHow Savannah experienced a dramatic birth, unplanned C-section, breastfeeding struggles, maternity leave issues, shame, guilt, and anxiety\n\nHow she struggled to have a functional life and felt guilty if she prioritized self-care\n\nHow a new job and a more relaxed schedule helped her learn to preserve herself\n\nHow Savannah has learned to structure her work and home life to be present with her kids AND take care of herself\n\nHow she navigated a second baby, COVID, and opening a therapy practice that was limited to telehealth during the shutdown\n\nWhy Savannah loves helping other moms who don\u2019t feel \u201ccut out\u201d for motherhood\n\nWhat Savannah wants other moms to know about feelings of shame and finding support\n\nResources:\nConnect with Savannah: Website and Instagram\nVisit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!\xa0\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!