In the U.S., maternal mortality and morbidity disproportionately affect black women at a rate four to five times greater than white women. In New York City, black women are 8 to 12 times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy and birth-related causes.
Joining us to talk about these sobering statistics is Latham Thomas. She supports women in embracing optimal wellness and spiritual growth, especially during their childbearing years. A celebrity doula and maternal wellness expert, Latham is the founder of Mama Glow, a global women’s health and education brand serving women along the childbearing continuum.
In this episode Latham and Dr. Holly talk about a range of wellness topics affecting pregnancy, including what exactly a doula does, educating mothers about their choices in birthing options, environmental factors that affect comorbidities that disproportionately affect black women & families, and how quarentine could nudge us toward a (much needed) "anti hustle" lifestyle.
Featuring:
Latham Thomas
Named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, Celebrity wellness and lifestyle guru, Latham Thomas supports women in embracing optimal wellness and spiritual growth as a pathway to empowerment. Latham is leading a revolution in radical self-care, guiding women everywhere to “mother themselves first.” A celebrity doula and maternal wellness maven, Latham is the founder of Mama Glow a global women’s health and education brand serving women along the childbearing continuum. Mama Glow supports women and families during the fertility period, pregnancy, birth as well as during postpartum offering hand-holding through their bespoke doula services. Mama Glow also offers a globally recognized doula immersion program, attended by women from all corners of the USA and 6 continents. With training hubs in NYC, LA, Miami and Paris, they educate doula-trainees from around the world to become the next generation of birth workers that will transform the modern health care system for women and babies. She is a fierce advocate for birth equity and works to bridge policy gaps in maternal health. Latham is the co-founder of The Continuum Conference, a gathering of 300+ women centering the experience of fertility, pregnancy and new motherhood. Latham is a graduate of Columbia University and author of book two best-selling books; “Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living” (out in paperback through Hay House on June 16) and “Crowning The Queen Within and Mama Glow: A Hip Guide to Your Fabulous Abundant Pregnancy.” Latham released her first meditation album with Sounds True, BEDITATIONS: Guided Meditations for Rest and Renewal. Cultivating her wellness practice over nearly a decade she has served as a doula and lifestyle guru for celebrity clients including: Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, Ashley Graham, DJ Khaled, Rebecca Minkoff, Doutzen Kroes, Tamera Mowry, Gabrielle Union, Debra Lee, Venus Williams, Adrienne Bosh and more. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, The Breakfast Club, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal Magazine, FORBES, SELF, Essence and more. She is the proud mother of 16-year-old DJ prodigy, producer and entrepreneur, DJ Fulano.
