Today’s guest blog is from Latham Thomas, the founder of Mama Glow who shares her top ten tips to looking and feeling great during pregnancy to help mums get a glow. We have 10 copies of the book ‘Mama Glow’ to giveaway. To enter simply leave a comment at the end of the blog.

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Latham’s Top 10 Tips for The Healthy Mama GLOW!

1  Take 400 micrograms of Folic Acid before pregnancy and during the first 3 months to promote healthy development of the brain and spine of the foetus.

2  Practice Flexibility Exercises Joining an antenatal yoga class is a great way to stretch and tone the muscles that will be used in labour. Gentle stretches provide you with more flexibility in the muscles and joints, which will promote an easier labour.

3  Eat Your Greens for calcium and phytonutrients. Greens help stabilize the blood sugar levels and give you the bulk fibre needed to promote glowing skin and intestinal health. Try mesclun, kale, collards, chard, & arugula. Buy organic whenever possible.

4  Massage your growing belly daily from the beginning of your pregnancy with a quality massage oil like Mama Mio’s Omega Oil or Tummy Rub butter, or Sanctuary Spa’s stretch mark oil to prevent or reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

5  Pack a Mobile Pantry. Eating small meals throughout the day will keep you energized and feeling good. Pack snacks to take with you on the go, some healthy options: fresh seasonal fruit, nuts, seeds, yogurt, veggies & hummus, granola bar.

6  Engage in physical activity during pregnancy to improve sleep patterns, decreases water retention and the associated varicose veins and leg cramps. Exercise helps keep prenatal weight gain within a healthy range, and decreases likelihood of developing gestational diabetes. Try swimming, brisk walking, yoga, pilates, or dance.

7  Stay Hydrated. Dehydration can induce abdominal contractions, inducing preterm labor. During pregnancy the body requires more water to conduct metabolic functions. Grab your water bottle and drink away, be sure to drink eight tall glasses of water daily.

8  Just Say No. Set healthy boundaries around your personal space and only do what feels good. When you strain or force yourself to do something you don’t want to do- you end up feeling depleted. Start delegating tasks. You must preserve your energy and allow your body the adequate rest it needs to support you and your growing baby.

9  Get Support. Build a team of people to support you during pregnancy and labour. You want to feel comfortable with who is around you so do your research. Also make sure you designate a good friend or two for your sister circle- who can help with cooking, laundry, errands in those first weeks postpartum.

10 It’s GLOW Time! Make a regular practice of shutting off your phone, computer, and other distractions and carving out some time to bask in your glow. Relax and take care of yourself, try a nice soak in the bath with herbs and essential oils, light some candles, cuddle up with a good book, go see a film, take a hike, bake a dessert, whatever feels good. Just be present and enjoy the moment- doing what you love.

About Latham Thomas

I’m the founder of  Mama Glow - I use a holistic approach to pregnancy which I have used to educate, empower, and inspire my clients to look and feel their most radiant. I have touched the lives of hundreds of women and celebrities who want to experience a healthy, balanced, and fabulous pregnancy.

Mama Glow is a comprehensive wellness plan containing dietary and lifestyle advice that helps optimize your glow. Using plant-based nutrition (or “Glow Foods”), education, yoga, and other tools, Mama Glow offers a unique system to help you develop an authentic relationship with your changing body, boost energy levels and lift moods, combat common ailments like morning sickness, prepare for an easier delivery, and achieve radiant skin, nails, hair, and a vibrant overall aura. On your marks, Get Set, GLOW!

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We have ten copies of Latham’s book ‘Mama Glow’ to giveaway. Simply leave a comment on this blog post to share your pregnancy top tip and we will pick ten lucky winners from all comments received by midnight on January 31st. Usual Netmums terms and conditions apply.

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