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Model Maya Wertheimer Reveals Pregnancy Anxiety Over Fetal Asymmetry

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Model and presenter Maya Wertheimer revealed her anxiety over an "asymmetry" detected during an ultrasound, which caused her significant stress and led to frequent medical checks. She explained this medical situation as the reason for delaying the announcement of her baby's sex. Wertheimer shared her fears on Instagram, seeking reassurance from her followers who may have experienced similar pregnancy anxieties.

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  • Model Maya Wertheimer experienced anxiety due to fetal asymmetry detected during an ultrasound.
  • The asymmetry detected during the ultrasound caused Wertheimer significant stress and fear.
  • Wertheimer is undergoing intensive medical observation and frequent ultrasound checks.
  • She sought reassurance from followers who have experienced similar pregnancy anxieties.
  • The model delayed announcing her baby's sex due to these medical and emotional concerns.

Israeli model and presenter Maya Wertheimer has revealed the reason for the delay in announcing the sex of her unborn child, sharing her complex medical and emotional struggles. In an Instagram story, Wertheimer clarified that she was not trying to build suspense, explaining that upon being informed of an "asymmetry" during an ultrasound, she experienced "dizziness, pressure, and anxiety." She stated that even discussing it induces anxiety.

Wertheimer is under intensive medical observation and is overwhelmed by fears. She explained that she has been undergoing frequent ultrasounds, which is why she hadn't revealed the baby's sex. She expressed a need for reassurance, saying, "Everything will be okay, I need you to calm me down."

In the text accompanying her story, Wertheimer appealed to followers who had experienced similar situations for encouragement. She described being in a "dizzying spiral of tests and anxiety (mostly mine)." She added that her doctor is trying to reassure her that the asymmetry is common and does not necessarily indicate a problem. She invited other women who have experienced such pregnancy anxiety to offer comfort.

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