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Mom-to-be Holiday Beauty

Tips to Keep You Glowing

By Laura Cone

During her pregnancy, she spent less time in the sun. In terms of makeup, she used mascara and foundation. "I think less is more," Wertman says. "I'm a pretty low-maintenance person. I don't highlight my hair. One thing I did do was drink a lot of water and eat a variety of foods."

Wertman says her clients often ask her if it's alright to have their hair colored during pregnancy. "I tell them to wait until they are 16 weeks pregnant because the pregnancy is more established," she says. "A lot of the organs are forming and developing in those first 16 weeks."

Many women choose to avoid self-tanning lotions and tanning salons until after their children are born, Wertman says. "The less chemicals you can be exposed to the better," she says.

Instead of wearing a lot of makeup or getting a tan, Wertman suggests wearing clothes that are cute and comfortable. Also, bask in your natural beauty. "Pregnant women are so beautiful," she says. "They should take advantage of their glowing skin. Sometimes, people will have breakouts, but nutrition can help."

Johnson, who is known as the "dental diva," advises women not to use whitening toothpaste or over-the-counter whitening products. Instead, have your teeth professionally cleaned during pregnancy. "That's the most conservative thing to do," she says. "It removes the most stain."

In terms of elective dental procedures, such as professional teeth whitening using bleaching trays or fillings, Johnson warns pregnant women to be careful, especially if they plan to have an anesthetic. "You do absorb things through the mouth," she says. "I would be cautious in the first and third trimester. I think it depends on the individual. If you are going to be on the Oprah

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