Have you ever noticed your newborn automatically gripping your finger the moment you touch their palm? Or watched them turn their head searching for food before they even understand what hunger is? These magical little moments are actually called primitive reflexes, and they are a fascinating window into your baby's developing nervous system. If you are new to the world of infant development, welcome! There is so much wonder ahead of you. Understanding your baby's primitive r

You finally made it to a baby group. The room is full of other mums, coffee is brewing, and this could be the moment you actually meet your people. Then someone asks how you're finding motherhood and your brain completely blanks. You forget words. Real, actual words you have used your entire life. You smile and nod and somehow end up talking about the weather. Sound familiar? Making friends as an adult is difficult enough, never mind when you can't string a sentence together

You prepared the nursery, packed the hospital bag, and read every baby book you could get your hands on. But nobody warned you about this part: sitting in your living room at 11am on a Tuesday, baby finally napping, and feeling completely and utterly alone. If you are feeling lonely on maternity leave, you are far from the only one. So many new mums find themselves in this unexpected emotional dip, wondering why making friends feels so much harder now than it ever did before.

Congratulations, you have a baby on the way! But between the excitement of tiny shoes and choosing nursery colours, there is one conversation that does not get nearly enough attention: the money side of things. And honestly, it can feel a little overwhelming, especially if this is your first time navigating it all. Here is the truth: having a baby is one of the most joyful experiences of your life, but it comes with some very real financial considerations that are worth plann

Growing a tiny human is no small feat, and your body is working harder than ever before. So it makes sense to give it the support it truly deserves. If you have been searching for a gentle, effective way to feel more prepared and confident heading into labour, pregnancy yoga could be exactly what you have been looking for. For mums-to-be exploring pregnancy yoga in Glasgow, the good news is that you do not need any previous yoga experience to get started. This practice is des

If you have a baby, you only get one summer where they're a baby. If you have a toddler, you only get a handful of summers where puddles are irresistible, bubbles are magical and a trip to the park feels like the greatest adventure in the world. One day, they'll be too big to ask you to push them on the swings. Too cool to hold your hand. Too busy making plans with friends. The days can feel long, but the years really are short. We put so much pressure on summer As parents, s

There is often a moment before a mother books a retreat day where guilt quietly appears. Can I justify this? Should I really take a whole day for myself? What about the children? The house? The million things that need done? And yet perhaps the more important question is this: Who benefits when a mother feels rested, nourished and connected to herself again? Because the answer is not just you. It is everybody around you too. Motherhood Can Be Beautiful And Overwhelming At The

You ever feel completely exhausted even on the days you technically haven’t done that much physical work? Maybe you’ve barely sat down all day, but you also haven’t exactly run a marathon. From the outside, it can even look like you’ve had a “quiet day.” People see a mother sitting on the couch and assume she is resting. But inside her head? She is running a hundred tabs at once. At Nest, this is one of the biggest conversations I have with mothers. Because the exhaustion of

How breath, movement and nervous system awareness can help us feel more connected, calm and well In modern life, many of us spend most of our time living from the neck up. We think constantly. Plan constantly. Process constantly. Scroll constantly. And somewhere along the way, we stop listening to the body. We ignore tight shoulders because there’s work to do.We push through exhaustion because life feels busy.We mistake feeling disconnected for something normal. But the body

Society tells women postpartum recovery should take six weeks. I’m here to tell you that postpartum is a marathon that lasts years. At Nest, I see it every single week. Mothers walking through our doors believing they are somehow behind because they still don’t feel like themselves months or even years after birth. They feel disconnected from their bodies. Exhausted. Overstimulated. Weak. Emotionally stretched. Frustrated that everyone else seems to have “bounced back.”

Antenatal Classes, Birth Preparation and Pregnancy Support in Glasgow I see this all the time. People are doing their best with what they know. But they don’t know what they don’t know. You spend weeks choosing the cot.You compare prams.You think about colours, storage, feeding chairs. You prepare the house. But very little time is spent preparing for birth itself. Not your body. Not your mind. Not the experience you are about to move through. This isn’t judgement.It ’s a p

I need to tell you something that might change how you see your postpartum experience. That bone-deep exhaustion you feel. The brain fog that makes you forget words mid-sentence. The way your hair falls out in clumps in the shower. You're not failing at motherhood. You're experiencing postpartum depletion. And you're far from alone. Research shows that postpartum depletion affects at least 50% of mothers, with some estimates reaching as high as 76%. That means three out of fo

If you ask her what she wants for Mother’s Day, chances are she’ll say something like: “Nothing.” “Don’t worry about it.” “I’m happy with whatever.” This is not the full truth. Not because she’s being difficult or testing you, but because what she actually wants is hard to wrap up, hard to plan, and even harder to ask for out loud. So let’s translate. It’s not about the gift She doesn’t want more stuff . Not another candle, mug, or last-minute bunch of supermarket flowers (th

It’s the middle of the night. You’re tired, bone tired, yet somehow wide awake. You turn the pillow over. You sigh. You check the clock and immediately regret it. Your body feels heavy, but your mind is busy doing mental maths: If I fall asleep now, I’ll get four hours. Four hours isn’t enough. Tomorrow is going to be awful. If this sounds familiar, take a breath. You’re not broken. You’re not failing at sleep. And you’re definitely not alone. Insomnia is one of the most comm

If it feels like Galentine’s events have suddenly popped up everywhere this year, you’re not imagining it. Flower crown workshops. Craft evenings. Brunches that aren’t about couples. Gatherings centred around friendship rather than romance. This isn’t just a cute seasonal trend. It’s a response to something much deeper. We’re craving connection more than ever Loneliness has quietly become one of the biggest wellbeing challenges of our time. Even people who are busy, surrounde

January often arrives carrying expectation. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves we feel pressured to step into quickly. At Nest , we believe beginnings don’t have to be rushed. They can be slow, intentional, and rooted in connection, to ourselves, to community, and to the natural rhythms around us. On Saturday 31 January 2026 , we are honoured to host Tinkuy with Mama Kakaw , an Andean-inspired cacao ceremony in Glasgow , guided by Erika Huarcaya , a native Peruv

I didn’t come to baby yoga looking for a big business or a packed timetable. I came to it as a mum. A mum of three. I needed work that fitted into real life, not something that asked me to bend my family around it. I’d already been teaching yoga for years. Evening classes, workshops, retreats. I loved the work, but baby yoga showed me something different. It showed me how powerful this stage of motherhood is, and how sustainable this work can be when it’s structured properly.

We created our signature series — Rebuild. Balance. Strong. Rest. — to give mothers a clear, specialist-led pathway through postpartum recovery and early motherhood. Each stage supports a different need, from reconnecting with your body to rebuilding strength and finally restoring your nervous system. A structured, thoughtful journey for real mums and real life.

(Thoughtful, meaningful and truly useful gifts for every stage of pregnancy) When someone you love is pregnant at Christmas, the question often pops up… What on earth do I buy her? Pregnant mums are navigating a season filled with excitement, physical changes, uncertainty, joy and overwhelm all at once. The best Christmas gifts for pregnant women are always the ones that make her feel cared for, supported, relaxed and seen. Whether she is in her first trimester and exhauste

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.