Welcome to Nested.

Brought to you by Peanut and Baby Dove

69%

of Gen-Z and Millennial first-time moms don’t feel fully prepared for motherhood.

This insight reinforced the need for a trusted space grounded in honesty and guidance. Baby Dove created Nested to help fill this gap, offering not just expert advice, but a sense of community where new parents can feel confident, capable, and supported as they prepare for life with a newborn.

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Nesting 101: How to Prep for Baby (Without Losing Your Mind)

There’s something instinctual about getting ready for a new baby, clearing space, making lists, folding tiny clothes.

The Ultimate Nesting Party Guide: Party with Purpose

The modern baby shower is getting a much-needed glow-up.

Welcome to the nesting party - a celebration that’s less about guessing baby names and more about getting things done, together.

You’re Not Alone: What Expectant Moms Are Really Feeling Right Now

You’ve read the books. Built the registry. Maybe even started folding newborn onesies.

And still… you’re not sure you’re ready.

Why Every Mom Needs a Village, Before and After Baby Arrives

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about becoming a mother?

Whether you're weeks away from giving birth or deep in your fourth trimester, one thing’s clear: navigating pregnancy and new parenthood isn’t something anyone should have to do alone.

Only the best for your babe

Our favorite Baby Dove products for your little one's precious skin.

Baby Dove Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Wash

A gentle, tear-free baby wash made with 100% skin-natural nutrients to cleanse and hydrate delicate baby skin from head to toe.

Baby Dove Eczema Care Nourishment Wash

A soothing, fragrance-free wash clinically proven to help calm baby eczema-prone skin with colloidal oatmeal and skin-natural nutrients.

Baby Dove Melanin-Rich Skin Nourishment Wash

Expertly developed for melanin-rich baby skin, this pH-balanced wash with nourishing rice milk and soothing calendula helps maintain moisture...

When we asked real moms about their experiences preparing for motherhood...

51%

of Gen-Z & Millennial first-time moms turn to social media/ online communities for advice over their families.

63%

don’t make self-care a part of their regular routine during pregnancy.

60%

feel that real talk from other moms would help them feel more prepared for motherhood.

What the community is saying

Anaesthesia appointment

Hi! Ive been given an appointment with a consultant and it just says anaesthesia appointment. Does anyone know what this could be for? Everyone I know who’s had babies recently said they never had this appointment and no ones said anything to me at any appointments.

First timer

Is it normal to say you’d like a vaginal birth with epidural but plan for c section if any complications arise or need for inductions?

Living in a top floor flat.

I live on the top floor flat and we dont have a lift, im worried about holding baby going up and down stairs and then going up and down with baby and shopping and washing. Does anyone eles lives on a top floor flat like me and have any ideas how I could cope with everything when baby is ere

Your Doula Directory

The Doula Directory, created with Sista Midwife Productions, now features over 2,000 doulas across the U.S. to help families find culturally aligned, life-saving care.

Simply put, a doula is a trained professional that advocates for new parents through birth and beyond with non-medical support and encouragement. Think of them as your birth cheerleader.

Carmen Johnson

Mama Nurture Birth & Postpartum Doula Services

Hey y'all! I’m Carmen, a birth and postpartum doula living in Arlington, TX with my husband and two daughters. Birth work and bringing more equity to maternity care in the U.S...

Amitola Catori

Blue Note Doula Services

Peace & Wellness! My name is Amitola and I currently reside in and service the southern Florida area with labor and birth doula care. I strongly stand on viewing birth as a natural sacred event and...

Tiffani Greenaway

Kismet and Kemet Maternal Wellness

I'm Tiffani Greenaway, the wife, mom, and doula behind Kismet and Kemet Maternal Wellness. I've been working with Black birthing individuals since the height of the COVID-19...

Alicia St Vincent

All Our Babies Doula Service

I am the owner and operator of All Our Babies Doula Service. My passion is to serve and support women in all communities, as well as to be the doula for their journey...

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