Now she is one of the few Black female founders to raisemillions in venture capital.
And its all for the love of moms, Black moms in particular.
This is a statistic Walton is trying to help change.
Theres such a toll that being a Black woman giving birth weighs on you, she says.
Youre not seen as equal and it weighs on you.
Its all in a days work for Walton, who is a mom to her 2-year-old son Everett.
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Well+Good: Tell us more about your own birth story.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Within a week or so of getting into this meditative practice, I found that my condition stabilized.
And I actually made it to term, which to me was incredible.
Now that I know the science behind it, I understand why.
Meditation is scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum.
Theres so much focus on physical health during pregnancy, but why is mental health just as important?
And the whole postpartum period is an entirely different world.
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It can impact your own well-being and your relationship with your partner because your hormones are in flux.
To be honest, there have been times when I dont do that.
When my son was about seven months old, I went to Napa for a night by myself.
you might go to a local hotel or stay with a friend for a night.
Getting away for 12 to 24 hours has been really critical to my mental health.
What advice do you have for new parents?
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