Welcome to The Calm Nest

Written By Jane Meekcoms

A Note from Jane

Hi lovely,

If you’re here, chances are you’re growing a baby or learning to care for one — and maybe a little of both. Either way, welcome to The Calm Nest — a soft landing for mums and mums-to-be who are looking for a slower, kinder way to journey through motherhood.

This isn’t about fixing, perfecting, or “bouncing back.” It’s about pausing, breathing, and feeling supported. Week by week, you’ll find tools, reflections, and rituals that meet you where you are — tired, emotional, messy bun and all.

Pregnancy Corner: Breathe & Believe

Pregnancy can feel like a whirlwind of scans, symptoms, and expectations. But in between all of that, your body is quietly doing something miraculous.

Here’s a simple way to honour that:

Affirmation of the Week:
“My body is wise. My baby is safe. I am supported.”

Place your hands on your belly and repeat this before bed or first thing in the morning. Let it anchor you — a soft whisper that says: you’ve got this.

✨ Mini ritual: Light a candle, rub some oil into your belly, and repeat your affirmation out loud.

Mama & Me Moments: The Fourth Trimester is Real

If you’ve recently had your baby, chances are you’re living life in the in-between — where sleep is scarce and everything feels both beautiful and a little overwhelming.

Here’s your gentle reminder:

You are not meant to be back to “normal.”
You are becoming someone new — a mother. And that takes time, tenderness, and support.

Try this simple 5-minute “Cup Fill” practice:

  • Find a quiet spot

  • Place one hand on your heart

  • Close your eyes and breathe in slowly through your nose

  • Exhale through your mouth

  • Repeat for 3–5 breaths, whispering: “I am safe. I am held.”

What to Expect from The Calm Nest

Each weekly edition includes:

  • Pregnancy Corner: Tips, affirmations, and self-care tools for mums-to-be

  • Mama & Me Moments: Gentle support for those navigating newborn life

  • A personal reflection or story to remind you that you are not alone

Plus occasional extras: yoga poses, meditations, recipes, and calming rituals.

Coming Up Next Week:

Week 2: Sleep & Soothe
Gentle ways to support rest, even when sleep feels impossible — for both mums and bumps.

Jane Meekcoms
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