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Postpartum Anxiety After Traumatic Birth
Today’s personal story comes from Savannah Burton. 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.
About Savannah Burton, LPC-MHSP, S, PMH-C
Owner and Therapist of My Memphis Therapist Counseling and Consulting. Wife & Mom of 2 boys. University of Memphis alumni. Post-partum Anxiety advocate & survivor. Humor finder & hope dealer. Passionate about maternal mental health and fortunate enough to be able to live out my dream of helping others as a therapist while scratching my creative itch as an entrepreneur.
Traumatic Birth and Postpartum Anxiety:
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 Dr. Daniel Singley:
Website: https://www.mymemphistherapist.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymemphistherapist/
ONLINE COURSES FOR NEW MOMS: https://wellmindperinatal.com/courses/
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