Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth: From Preconception to Postpartum

The Wise Womans Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth is a comprehensive functional medicine book that offers a six-step protocol for maintaining and enhancing health and wellness before, during, and after pregnancy. It is written by Patricia Ladis, a top-tier physical therapist, and Dr. Anita Sadaty, a holistic ob-gyn, and incorporates holistic principles that encourage optimal wellness for mother, partner, and baby. The book includes practical applications such as foods to help reduce internal inflammation, exercises, breathing techniques, and "pearls of wisdom" backed by science. It also considers the importance of choices made six months prior to conception and the effect on genes, as when both members of a couple are calm, fit, and well-nourished, they are less likely to pass on negative genes to a child.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Health Communications

The Wise Womans Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth is a comprehensive and revolutionary pregnancy guide that offers a holistic approach to maintaining and enhancing health and wellness before, during, and after pregnancy. Written by the esteemed physical therapist Patricia Ladis, who has worked with superstar athletes, professional dancers, and celebrities, and Dr. Anita Sadaty, a highly regarded holistic ob-gyn with a celebrity clientele, this guide combines their expertise to provide a six-step protocol that begins six months before conception and continues for forty days post-birth and beyond.

This comprehensive guide empowers readers to be in tune with their bodies throughout all stages of pregnancy, regardless of their age. It is the first book by a functional medicine dream team, aligning medical and structural body issues to avoid potential pregnancy outcomes such as osteoporosis, sciatica, pelvic prolapse, structural weakness, and postpartum depression.

The six stages of the guide organize Ladis and Sadatys holistic principles into five easy-to-follow aspects: Body, Movement, Breathing, Nourishment, and Wisdom. Each stage includes practical applications such as foods to help reduce internal inflammation, specific exercises with instructive photos, breathing techniques to lower stress, and "pearls of wisdom" backed by science exploring a multicultural history of this special time in a woman's life.

Furthermore, this guide emphasizes the importance of choices made six months prior to conception and their impact on genes. When both members of a couple are calm, fit, and well-nourished, the latest science suggests that their choices can positively influence the health and well-being of their baby.

The Wise Womans Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth is a must-read for women and their partners who want to prioritize their health and well-being during this transformative journey. With its holistic approach, practical applications, and scientific insights, this guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for a healthy and happy pregnancy and birth.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780757323706