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The endometrium, or uterine lining is the innermost layer of the uterus. Each month at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, this lining is shed via the vagina (aka your period). <\/span><\/p>\n Leading up to ovulation the uterine lining begins to build up again in <\/span>expectation<\/span> of a potential pregnancy. The hormone estrogen is vital to the formation of a healthy endometrium.<\/span><\/p>\n Following ovulation and until menstruation, the endometrium begins to secrete essential nutrients and fluids needed to nourish an embryo and prevent the endometrium from breaking down.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/uterus-.png” title_text=”uterus” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”198deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_image=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pattern3.jpg” custom_margin=”-18px||||false|false” custom_padding=”50px|0px|80px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n When you get pregnant, the uterine lining remains in place and the tiny growing embryo embeds itself into this lining approximately five or six days after conception. This process is known as implantation. A thick and healthy endometrium is crucial for a pregnancy. Think of a seed in the ground, it can only grow if it has a continued supply of water, sunlight, nutrients, etc. In the same way, a growing embryo is <\/span><\/p>\n However, in some cases, the lining is too thin which can prevent pregnancy. If you\u2019re having medical check-ups, the uterine lining thickness will be one of the things they will check via ultrasound along with how many follicles are growing on your ovaries. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” ul_text_color=”#5d5d5d” ul_font_size=”20px” ol_font_size=”16px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Ideally, the uterine lining will be 7-8 mm thick for successful implantation of a foetus. When the lining is thin, usually less than 7mm, the body cannot sustain an embryo and a growing foetus.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1.png” title_text=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”198deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_image=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pattern3.jpg” custom_margin=”-18px||||false|false” custom_padding=”50px|0px|80px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ ol_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n For some women, a thin uterine lining is a natural state for them and they are still able to conceive and carry a full term pregnancy.\u00a0 For other women, it can be a contributing factor to fertility issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In order to grow a thick endometrial lining, the uterus requires a good supply of blood. Improving blood flow to the uterus with womb massage can help increase your chances of a healthy conception and pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I use a combination of abdominal and back massage known as Sobada ( often nicknamed womb or uterine massage) which can thicken the uterine lining by improving blood flow to the uterus. I combine the Sobada treatment with reflexology in order to balance the body and encourage your body to produce a thicker uterine lining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sobada can be helpful for women who have had surgery that damaged the uterine lining and also in cases where there is no known cause for the thin uterine lining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some women respond very quickly to treatment and see a measurable improvement within the first month following treatment. In other cases, longer treatment is required.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-stomach-scaled.jpg” title_text=”hands on stomach” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||42px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Nutrition<\/b>: Good general nutrition (a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, good quality protein and unprocessed carbohydrates) will help. Eating beetroot on a daily basis is also known to improve the uterine lining. <\/span><\/p>\n Exercise:<\/b> Regular moderate exercise to improve blood flow to your reproductive organs. This is especially important in this day and age when most people are sitting at desks or not moving much throughout their workday. <\/span><\/p>\n Brisk walks, easy bike rides, gentle yoga classes are all great ways to get your blood pumping. You can do this type of exercise several times a week without putting too much stress on your body. Ideally, you will find an exercise you enjoy doing so it feels pleasurable and not like a chore. <\/span><\/p>\n Eliminate or limit substances which may restrict blood flow. <\/b>Caffeine and nicotine are not good for your circulation. 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