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

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

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.

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.

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,...

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...

Why Are Mums More Isolated Than Ever? Before I had my first baby, I imagined that motherhood would be filled with connection . I thought...

Before I had my first baby, movement was something I did because I loved it. Yoga, walking, stretching—it made me feel strong, capable,...

Being told to “go back to exercise” at your 6-week check might feel like support—but most new mums are left without real guidance. At Nest Glasgow, our Core Restore, Barre, and Pilates classes offer functional, pelvic health-informed movement for pregnancy and postpartum. No pressure, no bounce back—just strength, support, and space to reconnect with your body, one breath at a time.

Starting Nest wasn’t easy. I was juggling a baby, battling exhaustion, and creating something from scratch with the tiny pockets of time

For generations, raising children was a shared experience. Mothers had grandmothers, sisters, aunties, neighbours—people who stepped in.

The next time you hear a mum say, “I’m just tired all the time,” instead of laughing and moving on, let’s ask: What support does she need?

Trying to fit the unpredictability of babies, nursery drop-offs, and sick days into a rigid work schedule?

The “mental load” is something almost every mum I’ve met talks about. It’s this invisible weight we carry

But motherhood is so much more than just meeting our babies’ needs. We need spaces that recognise that mums matter too.

Traditional gyms weren’t an option—I couldn’t bring my baby, and even if I could find childcare, the thought of rushing to fit in a workout