Nest Pregnancy and Parenting Education

Nest Pregnancy and Parenting Education Qualified childbirth educators offering comprehensive and informative classes and workshops in a supportive and friendly environment.

Preparing for a Smoother Transition to Life with Baby The weeks before birth are the perfect time to gently prepare, no...
13/11/2025

Preparing for a Smoother Transition to Life with Baby

The weeks before birth are the perfect time to gently prepare, not just your home, but your heart and mind too.

Here are a few things that can make the transition easier:

🌿 Rest & nourish — Take naps, eat well, and give your body the care it needs as it nears birth.

🧺 Set up your space — Create cozy feeding and changing areas that feel calm and practical.

🤱 Learn about your newborn needs — Understanding feeding, sleep, and normal baby behaviour can reduce overwhelm later.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Talk with your support people — Discuss how they can best help once your baby arrives (meals, housework, emotional support, helping with pets).

🕯️ Visualise those early days — Think about what helps you feel calm and grounded, and plan to include those things.

💬 Find your village — Connect with other parents or local groups. Having the right people around you makes a big difference.


✨ Understanding Cradle Cap ✨Those little yellowish, flaky patches on your baby’s scalp are known as cradle cap. It's sup...
10/11/2025

✨ Understanding Cradle Cap ✨
Those little yellowish, flaky patches on your baby’s scalp are known as cradle cap. It's super common and usually harmless.

💛 What it is:
Cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) often appears in the first few months. It’s caused by natural oils and skin cells building up on your baby’s scalp.

🌿 What helps:

Cradle cap will clear up over time but here are some gentle things you could do...

Gently massage your baby’s scalp with a little oil (olive, coconut or baby oil).

Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.

Use a soft baby brush or cloth to lift the flakes away.

Wash the hair with a mild baby shampoo.

Never be tempted to pick the flakes off as this can be painful and can make the scalp bleed.

✨ When to check in:
If the area looks red, sore, or spreads beyond the scalp, have a chat with your midwife, Plunket nurse, or GP.

Remember, cradle cap doesn’t bother your baby, and it usually clears on its own. A little gentle care (and time) works wonders 💕

There’s something so special about the friendships that form during pregnancy and those early months of parenthood. 💛Sha...
08/11/2025

There’s something so special about the friendships that form during pregnancy and those early months of parenthood. 💛

Sharing experiences, stories and questions makes you realise you’re not alone on this journey. These connections often become a lifeline and friendships for life are formed.

At Nest, we love seeing the bonds that begin in our antenatal classes continue long after the babies arrive. 💫 It makes us so happy when we see our groups out together having fun.

🤍 Here’s to coffee catch ups, honest chats, and the village that grows around you.

There’s nothing quite like your baby’s first laugh, that sweet, unexpected sound that makes your heart melt and will sta...
07/11/2025

There’s nothing quite like your baby’s first laugh, that sweet, unexpected sound that makes your heart melt and will stay with you forever 💖

Most babies share their very first giggle between 3 to 4 months old, often when they see a familiar face or hear a loving voice. 🥰

It’s a beautiful milestone that shows your little one is learning how to communicate, recognize joy, and connect emotionally with you.

Laughter helps babies build social bonds, strengthen their emotional development, and even supports brain growth 💫

💬 We’d love to hear your stories.What made your baby laugh for the very first time?

Preparing for a Summer Birth ☀️Isn't this warmer weather lovely? 😊Summer babies are on the way! 💛 If your due date falls...
06/11/2025

Preparing for a Summer Birth ☀️

Isn't this warmer weather lovely? 😊Summer babies are on the way! 💛 If your due date falls in the warmer months, a little prep can make those final weeks (and the early newborn days) much more comfortable.

Here are our top tips for preparing for a summer birth:

👗 1. Dress for comfort. Light, breathable fabrics are your best friend. Think loose cotton dresses and maternity singlets that keep you cool while your bump blossoms.

💧 2. Stay hydrated. You’ll need even more water than usual especially in late pregnancy when swelling and heat can take a toll. Keep a reusable water bottle handy wherever you go.

🧴 3. Sun safety matters. Pregnancy hormones can make your skin extra sensitive, so use sunscreen daily and seek shade when you can.

🏠 4. Keep your space cool. Set up your birth and baby spaces for airflow. A fan, light sheets, and blackout curtains can make a huge difference.

🍼 5. Plan for hot-day comfort postpartum. Pack cooling pads or a hand fan in your hospital bag, and stock your freezer with easy, nourishing meals and icy snacks for recovery days.

🌸 6. Know your support team. Make sure your birth partner knows how to help you stay cool and comfortable. Cold flannels, gentle reminders to hydrate, and calm reassurance go a long way.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻🎃 to all our little ghosts and pumpkins 🎃👻
31/10/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 👻🎃 to all our little ghosts and pumpkins 🎃👻

More great advice from our friend Shrenika 🙌
21/10/2025

More great advice from our friend Shrenika 🙌

Now that's one way to practice baby wearing 😄I hope your beautiful cat is happy to share once your baby comes along 😂(Th...
16/09/2025

Now that's one way to practice baby wearing 😄

I hope your beautiful cat is happy to share once your baby comes along 😂

(Thanks for letting us use these pics William and Brooke ❤️)

Now that's one way to practice baby wearing 😅Thanks for letting us use these pics William and Brooke ❤️ I hope your gor...
16/09/2025

Now that's one way to practice baby wearing 😅

Thanks for letting us use these pics William and Brooke ❤️ I hope your gorgeous cat is happy to share once your baby comes along 😄

You are growing so much more than a baby. You're growing organs, skin, muscles, eyelashes, ears, fingerprints, toes, na...
21/08/2025

You are growing so much more than a baby.

You're growing organs, skin, muscles, eyelashes, ears, fingerprints, toes, nails and neurons! The list is endless.

Take the naps
Eat the food
Drink lots of water

Never feel guilty for resting or saying no or pulling out of plans at the last minute!

Acknowledge what your body is telling you and listen ❤️


Pregnant? We've got you covered. We provide antenatal courses in Birkenhead, Hobsonville Point, Silverdale, Te Atatu and...
21/07/2025

Pregnant? We've got you covered.

We provide antenatal courses in Birkenhead, Hobsonville Point, Silverdale, Te Atatu and Warkworth.

We also provide private antenatal and hypnobirthing classes tailored to suit your needs.

Our aim is to inform you, empower you and remind you that you're about to go on the most exciting journey ❤️

You'll make friends and build connections along the way.

We can't wait to meet you!

The team at NEST x
(We love this beautiful image by twigandstone)

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“Brace yourselves for a journey like no other”

Firstly congratulations. If you’re looking at our page it probably means that you are expecting a baby or a parent already. Both of those scenarios are ones to be celebrated in our eyes.

Parenting is a journey like no other and it starts well before your baby arrives. The moment we conceive we become parents and are faced with all sorts of decisions.

At NEST we believe that to have a positive and satisfying birth experience parents should be well informed so that they can make their own decisions based on current information and guidelines.

Our mission is to provide courses and workshops for expectant, new and well-established parents in a friendly and most importantly non-judgemental environment.