The first trimester
It is the hardest phase of the process, during these months the woman spends a quantity of exaggerated energy, her organs work to the
maximum of its capacity for the development of the embryo.
Although it seems that ‘nothing happens’ it is a moment of much internal activity, that's why it is very important to listen to herself,
to pay attention to what the body says, to eat well and abundantly,
to sleep much, to rest well and to stop when the body asks for it.
During this phase the therapist can work at physical level although what can contribute the most is the accompaniment in the awareness of the present moment .
In the second trimester
Baby's systems are formed. There is a stop in the woman's activity.
Most often the fears pass away , almost no more weariness sensation,
one happens to feel a big power and have strong character that has to
do with 'defending the breeding'. A pregnant woman from 4th month
of pregnancy is someone very powerful.
Usually she has things very clear and it becomes evident that the body knows.
In this phase the body grows and pregnancy becomes notorious.
The abdomen and breast increases size, the muscles of the back, neck and jaw get tightened. The pelvis bows and expands, using the joints of the sacrum that have never been used before. The blood circulation slows down and the bloodstream increases.
This excess of weight leads to structural changes that's why the work of the therapist at the physical level during this stage is very convenient and appropriate.
The third trimester
It is the phase where the baby matures and finally develops.
At the end of the sixth month the woman doesn't recognize her self, this can be very beautiful or sometimes can generate a pseudo panic-depression, appearing new fears regard to the self-image.
The shiatsu session can help in the regulation of the weight increase, in the swelling and liquid retention, help circulation in the legs and to not get into obsessions or manias. To relieve back and lumbar pain and to release muscular tensions.
When the birth moment is close the accompaniment with shiatsu helps to be in the present. It can help to prepare and begin labor.
Post-partum
During this phase the mother goes through new physiological and emotional changes. The body replace itself, the organs return to their normal size, there are changes in the habits of rest and adaptation to the new life. With shiatsu we accompany in the process of structural-postural and emotional re-placement.
SHIATSU & PREGNANCY
When a woman becomes pregnant begins a process of physical, emotional and cognitive changes that lasts approximately two years. This is a process that begins and ends gradually.
