<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Gentle Nest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gentle, in-home spa-inspired postpartum care for moms and newborns in Airdrie, Balzac, Calgary, Chestermere, and Cochrane.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:36:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thegentlenest.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How a Postpartum Doula Can Ease Recovery in Balzac: Doula Recovery Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcoming a new baby into your life is a beautiful, life-changing experience. Yet, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. The days and weeks after birth, often called the fourth trimester, are a crucial time for healing and adjustment. This is where a postpartum doula can make a world of difference. If you’re in Balzac or nearby, having someone by your side who understands your needs and supports your recovery can bring peace and comfort during this tender time. What Does a Postpartum...]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/how-a-postpartum-doula-can-ease-recovery-in-balzac-doula-recovery-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa01733ff357ecb174c4fd0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_534e862835214948b3f2075d0d39784f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gentle Nest: Holistic Postpartum Care in Airdrie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcoming a new life into the world is a beautiful, transformative experience. Yet, it can also feel overwhelming and exhausting. The days and weeks after birth - often called the fourth trimester - are a time when your body, mind, and spirit need gentle care and support. This is where holistic postpartum care steps in, offering a nurturing approach that honors your whole self. If you are in or near Airdrie, I want to share with you how The Gentle Nest embraces this philosophy to help you...]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/the-gentle-nest-holistic-postpartum-care-in-airdrie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa951e05febb8607d32166f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:25:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_03876725d85a4487a150c5b185908db2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_982,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Rest: Holistic Postpartum Support for New Mothers in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep when the baby sleeps is advice almost every new parent hears. Yet, we all know it rarely works that simply. Your body needs more than a nap window to truly rest. It needs to feel safe enough to let go. Grounding Touch Foot and hand reflexology, along with gentle bodywork, can help your body shift out of that alert state. During the early postpartum period, it's common to feel like you’re always on high alert. This tension makes it harder to settle down when you finally lie down....]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/the-science-of-postpartum-rest-3-evidence-based-interventions-for-maternal-exhaustion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2c6b9eafd9eb8e5a934d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_bb9f5d3864bb4a32a50c5017aa8fa773~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postpartum and Pregnancy Planning Resources in Calgary: A Community Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[So I pulled together a running list of real, local resources, the kind you can actually call or click on, so you are not starting from a blank page at two in the morning.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/postpartum-and-pregnancy-planning-resources-in-calgary-a-community-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7eb8efd791ff6850b6aad1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_3a35517163514200813d477f29aecb30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Postpartum Village Calgary Parents Deserve: Why Support at Home Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you actually need is not one more app or group chat to manage, but someone who already knows what to do and simply shows up.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/the-postpartum-village-calgary-parents-deserve-why-support-at-home-changes-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7eb8efd791ff6850b6aad0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_316d481e3dfc46f6be7eb4d3d0515180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth Trimester Support: What Your First 6 Weeks Could Look Like]]></title><description><![CDATA[...needing support isn't a sign you're struggling more than everyone else. It's a sign you're paying attention to what's actually a massive physical and emotional transition.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/fourth-trimester-support-in-calgary-airdrie-cochrane-what-your-first-6-weeks-could-look-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2ae32d04e90cb228bc33</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_bb9f5d3864bb4a32a50c5017aa8fa773~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the 6-Week Window: Why There’s No Expiry Date on Postpartum Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six week checkup gets treated like a finish line, the moment you are supposedly cleared and back to normal. But healing does not read a calendar, and plenty of parents feel just as depleted at three months, eight months, or two years in as they did in the first weeks. What the Six Week Mark Actually Measures That appointment checks physical healing milestones. It does not ask whether you are sleeping, whether you feel like yourself, or whether your nervous system has caught up with...]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/beyond-the-6-week-window-why-there-s-no-expiry-date-on-postpartum-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2ca9d791ff6850b586c3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_dd6b130d23ce41fc8b6abdd1c502a95c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does a Postpartum Doula Actually Do? A Calgary Parent's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A postpartum doula is here for YOU. Your body, your recovery, your sanity, your questions you're too embarrassed to ask someone else. The baby benefits because you're better, not the other way around.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/what-does-a-postpartum-doula-actually-do-a-calgary-parent-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2a8753dd17c774cd6c72</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_26878a7617b3491e881693fe648a0050~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calming the Postpartum Nervous System: Why Tense Muscles Can’t Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are exhausted, the house is finally quiet, and your body still will not let go. Lying awake while your brain runs through everything is one of the more disorienting parts of early postpartum, and it is not a willpower problem. Your Body Is Still Bracing After birth, it is common for your body to hold onto tension in ways you do not consciously notice, tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, hips that will not soften, as if part of you is still on alert. That bracing can make it hard to drop into...]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/calming-the-postpartum-nervous-system-why-tense-muscles-can-t-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2c92d791ff6850b586a4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_e5c34dcb7dfc45a099c0c1fe43459082~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postpartum Doula Cost in Calgary: What's Included and How to Choose a Package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's talk about money, because pretending it's not a factor when you're already exhausted and maybe on parental leave income helps nobody.]]></description><link>https://www.thegentlenest.ca/post/postpartum-doula-cost-in-calgary-what-s-included-and-how-to-choose-a-package</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7e2b0224b7499942a74856</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e3c22_3a35517163514200813d477f29aecb30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kemi Adeniji</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>