Preparing for birth isn’t just about the nursery or the hospital bag. The third trimester is a threshold moment — a time to reflect, connect, and honour the version of you who’s about to become a mother. Our Pregnancy Community Circle and Photoshoot is designed to support you in this exact season. A space to pause, feel celebrated, and capture memories you’ll treasure.

I thought budgeting for maternity leave meant planning for nappies and a pram. I didn’t realise the real cost was support for me: pelvic floor therapy, nourishing meals, a cleaner, a postpartum doula, and a community like Nest Glasgow. These are the things that make maternity leave feel calm, supported, and sustainable.

There’s something about November that makes us pause. The clocks have shifted, the light fades earlier, and everything seems to move just a little slower. We start layering jumpers, lighting candles, and craving warmth—not just in our bodies, but in our routines. Embracing the Season As we settle into this time of year, motivation can waver and energy dips. We might feel like we’ve lost our rhythm, too tired to push, yet too restless to fully rest. That’s where The Move Train

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I remember googling “pregnancy yoga near me” late at night—aching back, restless legs, and a head full of swirling thoughts that refused to switch off. If you’ve landed here searching for pregnancy yoga in Glasgow, you might be in that same place: looking for a way to feel more comfortable in your body, calmer in your mind, and a little more prepared for the road ahead. Pregnancy yoga is much more than gentle stretching. It’s about crea

When I was pregnant with my first baby I stood beneath fluorescent supermarket lights, stared at a shelf of yoghurts, and simply… forgot...

The other day I overheard a mum in a café, gently pleading with her little boy: “Please stop crying, you’re being so silly. Everyone’s...

When you think of LEGO, you might picture colourful bricks scattered across the floor, little hands building towers, or a castle taking...

A reflection from the weeks when everything looked fine—but didn’t feel it. I thought I’d prepared well for the postnatal period. I had...

And I stopped pretending I was fine. I remember the exact moment. I was sitting in a circle at a mum and baby group— sleep-deprived,...

I remember watching my child one day, eyes wide, asking big questions, swept up in the magic of something tiny like a snail’s trail or a...

How to navigate the closeness, the cling, and the craving to just be alone. After birth, we expect sleepless nights. We brace for the...

Ellie stood in the kitchen and realised she hadn’t heard silence like this in years. Her youngest had just started nursery, and the house...

There’s something deeply soothing about using your hands to make something. Over the past few years, I’ve found myself returning again...

Pregnancy is often described as a time of excitement and transformation. But in reality, it can also be filled with uncertainty,...

And why I believe no mother should do this alone. I remember sitting on the edge of my bed, holding my newborn, completely hollowed out.I...

A note to first-time mums who feel a bit lost (you’re in good company). When I had my first baby, I didn’t realise how much time I’d...

The disconnect between what mums are offered and what they really need When I was pregnant, I thought I had everything covered. I signed...

The Hidden Side of Postnatal Mental Health We hear a lot about postnatal depression , but what about postnatal anxiety ? I didn’t even...

We spend months preparing for birth—but what about the weeks and months after? The fourth trimester , those first 12 weeks postpartum, is...

When someone you love is expecting, it’s natural to want to shower them with gifts. But let’s be honest—many new mums end up with piles...