[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\/pattern4.jpg” custom_margin=”-104px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|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″ _dynamic_attributes=”content” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”40px” header_2_text_color=”#de4e63″ header_3_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/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 column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||42px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Congratulations! You\u2019re pregnant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most likely you\u2019re feeling a roller coaster of emotions including excitement, fear, joy, worry and apprehension all rolled into one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You might also be feeling exhausted, nauseous.<\/span><\/p>\n Your breasts feel like they\u2019re going to explode.<\/span><\/p>\n You feel very emotionally vulnerable and every twinge in your pelvis sends you running to see if your period has started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is all normal. Some women don\u2019t feel much of anything the first trimester and some women seem to experience everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wherever you are on the spectrum, it\u2019s okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every pregnancy is different and every woman\u2019s experience of pregnancy is different and often a woman\u2019s experience in different pregnancies are different. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/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\/first-trimester-2.png” title_text=”first trimester 2″ _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″ ul_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Pregnancy is approx 40 weeks. When you find out you are pregnant, you get your due date which is based on when you last had your period and\/or your ovulation date (or date of embryo transfer). <\/span><\/p>\n The first trimester includes the first 13\/14 weeks of your pregnancy. Usually by the time you find out your pregnant, you\u2019re already four or more weeks pregnant because Week 1 is when you had your period. <\/span>[\/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” 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_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/first-trimester.png” title_text=”first trimester” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/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_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Naseau\/Morning sickness: <\/b>The most common symptom that women experience in the first trimester is morning sickness and\/or nausea. You may experience anything from mild feelings of nausea to severe and regular vomiting. You may not be able to keep fluids down and it\u2019s important that you make sure you are getting enough fluids to avoid dehydration. <\/span><\/p>\n Indigestion, constipation and gassiness:<\/b> due to the softening and relaxing of the smooth tissue so the uterus can expand other organs are also affected. The passage of food along the digestive tract slows down and that can sometimes cause digestive issues. <\/span><\/p>\n Exhaustion: <\/b>It takes a lot of energy to grow a baby and it\u2019s normal to feel tired and lacking energy. This is the time to say no to as much as you can, rest as much as you can and go to bed early. <\/span><\/p>\n Frequent urination:<\/b> often one of the first signs that you may be pregnant is an increase in urination. There is an increase in fluids in the body and your uterus which sits just above the bladder is now larger (and growing) to accommodate the baby. Sometimes this extra pressure on your bladder can cause you to need to urinate more frequently. Keep drinking even if it means frequent toilet trips. <\/span><\/p>\n Heavy and\/or sore breasts:<\/b> During pregnancy the weight of each breast increases by about half a kilogram! Amazing, there is a lot of breast development in the first trimester and it\u2019s normal to find that your regular bras no longer fit. Higher levels of the hormone progesterone may also make your breasts extra sensitive or sore. Make sure your bras aren\u2019t too tight and if it\u2019s comfortable for you, feel free to go braless as much possible. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/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” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _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=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ ul_font_size=”20px” ol_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n I tailor my treatments especially for you combining the Sobada techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage and reflexology specifically for pregnant women. <\/span><\/p>\n The treatment reduces lower back pain and the heaviness of your growing belly and helps prepare your body for a faster and easier birth.<\/span><\/p>\n The womb and back massage helps to strengthen the uterus and all the ligaments supporting it and supports all the changes happening in your body including increasing blood flow to the uterus and growing baby. <\/span><\/p>\n I incorporate hand and foot reflexology to help relieve symptoms like nausea, constipation, tiredness, heartburn, headaches and give you a feeling of calm and relaxation. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” 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_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bach-flowers-2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Bach flowers 2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ ul_font_size=”20px” ol_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n My treatment room is a safe place to share your emotions and receive practical tools to cope with everything you\u2019re feeling at the moment. While it\u2019s normal to feel some fear in early pregnancy, I believe it\u2019s important to get support if it\u2019s occupying too many of your thoughts and interfering with your everyday life. <\/span><\/p>\n One of my favourite things to do in early pregnancy (although it\u2019s relevant at all stages) is help you to connect to your baby. When you\u2019re newly pregnant and especially when there are doubts about the pregnancy or you\u2019re coping with a high risk situation, this can be challenging but in my experience and my client\u2019s experiences it is empowering and helpful in maintaining faith in the wellbeing of your baby and the pregnancy. <\/span><\/p>\n I can also help you navigate those early decisions about choosing caregivers during pregnancy and connect you with my network of professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n I have supported tens of women through early pregnancy so they can feel more calm and confident. Often this support is a natural extension of the support I provide while women are trying to conceive but I also work with new clients during the first trimester. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/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” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _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″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” ul_font_size=”20px” ol_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n I\u2019m so glad you asked. Since deciding that I want to specialise in working with women throughout their life cycle, including fertility and pregnancy, I am constantly attending workshops, reading books and taking online courses and learning from experienced bodyworkers, midwives, and other professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The training I have done as well as the many hours of experience I have working with women during pregnancy sometimes from before they even know they are pregnant until week 40+ has given me the confidence to work with women at every stage of pregnancy including in the first trimester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is sometimes some debate in the complementary health field about working with women in the first trimester. Honestly, a lot of seems to be about fear of being accused of causing a miscarriage. I am confident that my treatments enhances the likelihood of the pregnancy continuing so I am happy to treat you during the first trimester. I also know from feedback from my clients who significant the support they receive from me is during the initial stages of pregnancy when there is so much uncertainty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having said that, I always discuss what I\u2019m doing with you and check that you feel comfortable. I adjust what I am doing to your comfort levels as each women is comfortable with different things. Luckily, I have many different tools in my therapy tool box and can usually find something that suits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When in doubt, listen to your intuition. If you feel that treatment at this time is going to cause more stress than calm then by all means wait till week 13-14 and I\u2019ll be happy to treat you then. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#fcd0d5″ custom_padding=”31px||31px||true|” global_module=”55514″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” 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_font=”White Chocolate||||||||” text_font_size=”30px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#de4e63″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-8px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nWhen is the first trimester? <\/b><\/h2>\n
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Physical support while you\u2019re pregnant<\/b><\/h2>\n
Emotional support while you\u2019re pregnant<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Is treatment safe in the first trimester of pregnancy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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