Quintessential Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum

This week I am talking with Author and Physical Therapist, Patricia Ladis, about her book 'The Wise Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' which she co-wrote with Anita Sadaly. Patricia talks about the unique approach behind this book which focuses on the physiology of pregnancy, the body's changing structure, musculature, and flexibility. It will help prepare you for pregnancy by providing exercises and real medical knowledge as well as show you how to relax, enjoy and embrace this beautiful time with confidence and happiness. She will also be sharing how to avoid injury, recover quickly from birth and how to strengthen your body.

In this episode, we discuss:

[3:35] Patricia shares the reasons for the book
[4:47] Isolation and loneliness is dangerous
[5:13] Who Patricia works with
[6:30] Her journey to her current role
[08:50] Discussing the importance of movement on our body, mental health, and pregnancy
[10:30] 'The Telomere Effect'
[14:15] The negative effects of inflammation and stress
[17:32] Patricia shares a story about one man's astonishing telomere results
[18:38] We are not meant to be isolated
[21:34] The importance of having support in your life
[23:00] Chronic inflammation indicators and causes
[24:00] The role of the man in the pregnancy
[28:33] Positive benefits of cleaning up your lifestyle
[31:00] Eat smarter and satisfy the nutritional needs of the baby
[37:14] Nutrients absorption and gut health
[38:39] Breathing as a regulatory system
[44:18] Breathing dysfunction during pregnancy and the power of positive breathwork
[48:26] Breathing strategy when stressed
[50:26] Patient's fascinating story
[57:00] The role of your nervous system and its effect on your breathing
[59:00] Another patient's story
[01:00:39] How the limbic system and past traumas affect our breathing
[01:01:50] Movement through the trimesters
[01:05:40] Good posture and body mechanics
[01:08:00] Patricia's three birthing experiences
[01:17:04] Breathwork and visualization during labor
[01:20:16] What you can expect to find in the book