My Top 5 Favourite Pieces of Advice for Mums-to-Be

February 11, 2015

It’s definitely the most exciting news I’ve ever received, but it’s also overwhelming. Thank goodness for my girlfriends and their brilliant words of wisdom:

1. Focus on being comfortable

The only item of maternity wear I’ve bought is maternity jeans. (I have just been buying clothes in a larger size.) My girlfriend told me to get them at the beginning of my pregnancy and thank goodness because they have been the best investment! I love Topshop’s Leigh maternity jeans.

2. Cherish every moment

The time goes by in the blink of an eye and being pregnant is a pretty amazing experience. Can you believe our bodies can do this?

3. Spend extra time with your partner

Whether it’s enjoying a date night, going on a hike, or taking a babymoon, the two of you need to get in your alone time before baby makes three.

4. Sleep now!

I hear I won’t be getting much sleep when my baby comes, so this is great advice for me — but I’ve had a hard time following it! I’m still buzzing around like a crazy lady at 2 a.m. worrying about what’s left to do to prepare for my baby’s arrival.

5. Talk to your baby

Clark, my boyfriend, does this all the time. It’s so cute! Every night he talks to my belly and sings the song “Do You Want To Build a Snowman?” from Frozen. Our baby will either come out knowing all the words or never want to hear it again!

My absolute favourite:

EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT!

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Terri Seymour is a TV personality and model. Currently, she’s a correspondent for the Emmy award-winning entertainment news show “EXTRA.” She got her start in TV when she landed a job on “Wheel of Fortune” in the United Kingdom. Since then she’s been a host on “The Xtra Factor” and “The Tyra Banks Show,” as well as a correspondent for “American Idol.” She’s also appeared in “Days of Our Lives, as well as the movies 24 Hour Party People, Material Girls, and The Leading Man with Jon Bon Jovi.

The UK-born beauty began her career as a model at the age of 12. She traveled the world, walking the runways and appearing in print campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Donna Karan, Armani, and more. She’s also appeared in Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, and GQ.

In addition to her work on TV, Terri is an advocate for healthy living. She was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus in her early twenties, which led to peritonitis and nearly claimed her life. Today, her Lupus is in remission and she is an ambassador for Lupus LA. She was also honored with the Silver Rose Award in 2013 as a supporter of the Jenesse Center, a shelter dedicated to helping the victims of domestic violence.

Terri lives in Los Angeles with her boyfriend, Welsh model Clark Mallon, and is preparing for her new role as Mum! She is pregnant with her first child, a girl, who is due in February 2015.