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Glow Birth and Body Prenatal Magazine, Issue 1 features self care tips during pregnacy and beyond.
THE BIRTH DECK WAS FEATURED IN FIRST TIME PARENT’S DIGITAL MARCH 2021 ISSUE.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN MODERN LUXURY CHICAGO’S MAY 2021 ISSUE HERE.
Mother Knows Best
Doula, childbirth educator and prenatal massage therapist Sara Lyon is a seasoned expert in all things mother and baby and has used her vast knowledge and belief that healthy, nontraumatic birth is a human right to author a book - with a second releasing in June - and found Glow Birth & Body spa.
With a new location set to open in Roscoe Village May 1, the Chicago regular gets real about childbirth, pampering expectant mothers and the key to living well.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON ROMPER.COM
Some people are totally at ease about having sex while pregnant, while others have trouble with the idea (and physical logistics) of it. For that camp, knowing the facts about pregnancy sex can help ease any concerns — like, what does the baby feel during pregnancy sex? And can having sex negatively affect your pregnancy?
When you're pregnant, you become hyper-aware that your body is not just your own. Everything — every bite of food or sip of a drink — that enters your body is shared with baby. But what about when something else enters your body? If your male partner is "afraid to hurt the baby,” it's important to understand that, even if your partner is absolutely #blessed in size, the baby is very well protected within your uterus.
So tell your husband to knock it off with the jokes.
Read the full article on Romper.com
”Even when you want to have pregnancy sex, sometimes your body just isn’t having it.”
“Throughout the nine-month period where there is a baby growing inside of your womb, experiencing some pain is absolutely expected. But why does sex hurt during pregnancy? You expected a sore back and body aches, but painful intercourse can also be one of the less pleasant side effects of pregnancy.
The pain that comes from pregnancy sex can be described in so many ways. You may feel pressure, shooting pains, sharp pain, or soreness. The thing about pregnancy is that your body is undergoing dramatic changes rather quickly, and all of these changes can contribute to feeling discomfort during sex. Read on to see a breakdown of what experts say can cause sex — something that used to feel amazing — to hurt during pregnancy.”
Read the full article on Romper.com
(Honestly, you don’t have to panic though.)
“It’s no secret that your body will change when you have a child. Things feel different, your skin breaks out, stretch marks appear, and even your hair can change. But it's impossible to talk about bodily changes without mentioning what happens to your genitals. Like does your clitoris change after pregnancy? Because it sure took a beating if you had a vaginal birth. (And honestly, it probably changed throughout pregnancy, too.)”
Read the full article on Fatherly.com.
“Dads-to-be can help their partners achieve an easier and less painful delivery”
“For most of a woman’s life, the perineum tends to be just another part of the pelvic floor — a fleshy, muscular space between the anus and vaginal opening that’s taken for granted at spin class. But the perineum is a crucial anatomical player in childbirth. So much so that perineal massage, applied regularly in the later stages of pregnancy can lead to an easier and less painful delivery. And the good news for expectant fathers? They’re in the unique position of being able to offer perineal massage and connect with their partner in the process.”
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“There’s no reason for dads to freak out about offering their partner some healing touch…”
“Prenatal massage is helpful to ease the muscular and skeletal strain pregnant women experience as they grow a new human inside of them. But most massages take two — the massaged and the masseur. Luckily, for many moms-to-be (particularly during a pandemic), there’s an extra set of magic hands in the house, attached to their loving partner. The even better news is when expecting parents engage in prenatal massage not only does it provide relief for minor pregnancy discomforts, it also helps fathers-to-be build connection, intimacy, and awareness with their partner and their unborn child.
Importantly, mothers-to-be can, and should, get a massage from the very beginning of pregnancy, as long as it does not include vigorous abdominal pressure, according to prenatal massage therapist and doula Sara Lyon, founder of Glow Birth & Body prenatal massage spas.”
Original article posted on The Good Trade.
“There’s no denying the importance of touch. Skin-to-skin contact is encouraged immediately once babies are born (as it helps regulate the newborn’s temperature, heart rate, and breathing). For a wide range of living organisms—from worms to humans—studies have shown touch to be an essential modality for both growth and development. And touch has also been proven to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, improve sleep, regulate digestion, and help us empathize.”
Glow was featured in a staple East Bay resource for families: 510Families.com as the Best Prenatal Massage in the East Bay and the only studio focusing on deep tissue prenatal massage as the core of the practice.
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I find myself trapped in a cycle of trying hard and then wondering if I’m trying hard enough. It’s stupid. I’m over it. It generates stress to no good end. I’m actively trying to retrain my brain for positivity: what am I succeeding at? It’s leaving more energy to enjoy my kids as well as my personal pursuits when I’m not working.
“It’s obvious to me that everyone has a complicated relationship with the role of ‘Mother’. It’s not just a relationship with your kids, it’s a changing relationship with your body, your colleagues, your identity, your sexuality, your own parents, your hobbies, your finances, your freakin HEART.” -Sara Lyon
BirthBuddy Israel had the absolute privilege of interviewing the amazing Sara Lyon, hearing her journey through the birth world and the inspiration behind her incredible creation, The Birth Deck. Are you a Mom? A supportive partner? A Doula? Watch this video to learn how you could hugely benefit from "The Birth Deck"
In this week’s WILD WMN podcast Elizabeth Flynn speaks with Sara Lyon, creator of The Birth Deck and founder of Glow Birth and Body, mama, doula, birth educator and boss lady about the journey to birth and empowering women.
What is a doula? How does a doula support a family in labor? What are the best comfort techniques? Sara Lyon, doula, massage therapist and childbirth educator gives All Business Media radio host, CJ, a lesson on all things related to massage therapy and birth support in under 10 minutes.