Latham Thomas: From Delivery Room to Celebrity Doula

About this episode

Latham Thomas discusses her journey as a celebrity doula and her mission to improve maternal care.

Latham Thomas is changing the way the world thinks about birth, wellness, and motherhood. As the founder of Mama Glow, she’s helped families, including celebrities like Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, and Gabrielle Union navigate the journey to parenthood with knowledge, support, and joy. On this episode of She Pivots, Latham opens up about the birth of her son and the gaps in care that inspired her mission. Drawing on lessons from her mother and her own experiences, Latham built Mama Glow to empower families, train doulas, and advocate for Black maternal health. Today, she’s a leading voice in a global movement redefining maternal care with equity, dignity, and purpose. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Latham, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Tisch Sussman

Guest: Latham Thomas

Topics covered

• maternal health
• doula support
• parenthood
• wellness
• empowerment
• Black maternal health

Keywords

• birth
• wellness
• motherhood
• doulas
• parenting
• equity
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mama Glow

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