The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth
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The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth by Patricia Ladis
A fresh, new pregnancy guidethe first complete functional medicine bookoffering women and their partners a comprehensive approach to maintain and enhance health and wellness before, during, and after pregnancy.
"The advice in The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth is invaluable, hard to find elsewhere, and simply a precious gift to moms and our future generations”
—Elissa Epel, PhD, coauthor of The New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect
“I experienced firsthand Patricia's unparalleled talent, as both an athlete recovering from injury, and as a new mother navigating how to safely regain my strength. This book weaves together the most critical information for any woman embarking on the journey of motherhood, regardless of stage or age. I have no doubt it will become essential reading for generations.”
—Jenna Lee Babin, journalist and founder of SmartHer News
“Having too often witnessed the dis-ease of pregnancy, my hope is that The Wise Woman’s Guide becomes integrated into all aspects of a woman’s clinical care, from preconception to postpartum. This book speaks from a place of wisdom, and its holistic approach has been the spark for innumerable healing journeys in athletes, patients, and especially mothers. The foundational approach to breathing, movement, and nourishment in this book provide the basis for the journey of a lifetime."
—Brian Hainline, MD, NCAA chief medical officer, professor, New York University Department of Neurology, co-editor, Neurological Complications of Pregnancy
“The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth made me want to have another baby, even though I already have three boys! All too often, pregnancy is a time filled with fear and trepidation when it should be a period of magic, wonder, healthfulness, empowerment, and confidence. The insights, medically founded advice, holistic perspective, and sheer wisdom inside this book are delivered with strength and grace, providing words women must hear as they embark upon pregnancy.”
—Laura Gentile, senior vice president of marketing, ESPN, and founder, espnW
—Elissa Epel, PhD, coauthor of The New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect
“I experienced firsthand Patricia's unparalleled talent, as both an athlete recovering from injury, and as a new mother navigating how to safely regain my strength. This book weaves together the most critical information for any woman embarking on the journey of motherhood, regardless of stage or age. I have no doubt it will become essential reading for generations.”
—Jenna Lee Babin, journalist and founder of SmartHer News
“Having too often witnessed the dis-ease of pregnancy, my hope is that The Wise Woman’s Guide becomes integrated into all aspects of a woman’s clinical care, from preconception to postpartum. This book speaks from a place of wisdom, and its holistic approach has been the spark for innumerable healing journeys in athletes, patients, and especially mothers. The foundational approach to breathing, movement, and nourishment in this book provide the basis for the journey of a lifetime."
—Brian Hainline, MD, NCAA chief medical officer, professor, New York University Department of Neurology, co-editor, Neurological Complications of Pregnancy
“The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth made me want to have another baby, even though I already have three boys! All too often, pregnancy is a time filled with fear and trepidation when it should be a period of magic, wonder, healthfulness, empowerment, and confidence. The insights, medically founded advice, holistic perspective, and sheer wisdom inside this book are delivered with strength and grace, providing words women must hear as they embark upon pregnancy.”
—Laura Gentile, senior vice president of marketing, ESPN, and founder, espnW
Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA, is a licensed physical therapist, founder of WiseBody PT, and the co-founder of The First 1000 Days of Wellness, a global educational platform for practitioners, spas, and consumers to promote perinatal wellness and prevent non-communicable diseases in future generations. Patricia was the co-founder of KIMA Center for Physiotherapy & Wellness, one of New York City’s most highly regarded PT and wellness centers. Patricia was also a professional dancer and as a physical therapist has been helping pregnant dancers and athletes get back on stage or sport after pregnancy since 1999. She has worked with the Rockettes, various Broadway shows including Fosse, Lion King, and Movin’ Out, the American Ballet Theatre, and Paul Taylor Dance Company, and currently consults with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), including working at the US Open regularly. Patricia is building a new protocol for women returning to high-level sport after pregnancy and has designed the exercise program for the first-ever postpartum early exercise study coming out in 2021/2022 with the Hospital for Special Surgery and the Weill-Cornell Medical Center. She has appeared in articles in Forbes, Vogue, Men’s Health, Thrive Global and Ladies’ Home Journal. TV appearances include NBC and CBS, and she regularly appears on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio. As an active delegate of the Global Wellness Summit and chair of the First 1000 Days Initiative for the Global Wellness Institute, Ladis has support from wellness centers around the world, including Six Senses, Canyon Ranch, Rancho La Puerta, and Borgo Egnazia. Visit her website at patricialadis.com.
Anita Sadaty, MD, is a holistic practitioner and founder of Redefining Health Medical, a women-focused medical practice that combines conventional medical training with an integrative functional medicine approach. A graduate of Cornell Medical and a board-certified ob-gyn, Dr. Sadaty is also recognized as a Certified Medical Practitioner by the Institution for Functional Medicine. She was a founding member of the Kresser Institute ADAPT Functional Medicine Training program in 2016. In addition to maintaining a full-time private practice, Dr. Sadaty is involved in residency training education at Northwell Hospital and is a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Medical School. She serves as an expert reviewer for women’s reproductive health articles featured in Verywellhealth.com and was recently named as one of the best obstetrics and gynecology physicians on Long Island, New York, in Best of Long Island. She has appeared in numerous newspaper articles, magazines, and professional publications to discuss various topics in women’s health. Visit her website at www.drsadaty.com.
Anita Sadaty, MD, is a holistic practitioner and founder of Redefining Health Medical, a women-focused medical practice that combines conventional medical training with an integrative functional medicine approach. A graduate of Cornell Medical and a board-certified ob-gyn, Dr. Sadaty is also recognized as a Certified Medical Practitioner by the Institution for Functional Medicine. She was a founding member of the Kresser Institute ADAPT Functional Medicine Training program in 2016. In addition to maintaining a full-time private practice, Dr. Sadaty is involved in residency training education at Northwell Hospital and is a clinical assistant professor at Hofstra Medical School. She serves as an expert reviewer for women’s reproductive health articles featured in Verywellhealth.com and was recently named as one of the best obstetrics and gynecology physicians on Long Island, New York, in Best of Long Island. She has appeared in numerous newspaper articles, magazines, and professional publications to discuss various topics in women’s health. Visit her website at www.drsadaty.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780757323706 |
| ISBN 10 | 0757323707 |
| Title | The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth |
| Author | Patricia Ladis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Health Communications Inc |
| Year published | 2021-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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