Getting Ready for Baby with ADHD or Anxiety: Nesting Tips from a Doula Who Gets It

You know that moment when the urge to nest kicks in… but instead of blissfully folding baby onesies, you’re staring at a pile of unopened boxes, half-finished lists, and wondering how people make it all look so effortless?

Yeah. That’s the real nesting experience for a lot of folks—especially if you’re living with ADHD or anxiety.

As a doula who loves a good list, thrives on organizing chaos, and has a soft spot for crafting and creating calm spaces, I started offering nesting support because I realized just how overwhelming this process can be. I once had a conversation with a mama-to-be who said, “It’s like my brain knows what I want to do, but I can’t get started without freaking out.”

That stuck with me. And I thought—what if nesting could feel a little less chaotic and a little more supported?

🌿 First, Let’s Redefine Nesting

Forget the Pinterest-perfect nurseries and five-page “must-have” lists. Nesting isn’t about making your space look like a magazine—it’s about creating a space that makes you feel safe, calm, and ready to welcome your baby.

And if your brain works a little differently, that version of ready might look different too. That’s okay. You’re not doing it wrong.

🧠 ADHD or Anxious Brain + Baby Prep = Overwhelm

If you:

• Start a task and instantly get distracted by five others

• Feel frozen by decision fatigue (Which drawer should the wipes go in?!)

• Bounce between over-researching everything and not being able to choose anything

• Can’t relax until everything is done (but you’re too tired to do it all)

You’re not alone. Nesting with ADHD or anxiety is a whole different ballgame, and it deserves its own playbook.

💡 Tips for Nesting That Actually Help (from Me, a Doula Who Gets It)

1. Start with What Bothers You Most

Instead of a giant to-do list, ask yourself: “What’s stressing me out right now about the space?” Start there. One thing. Not all the things.

2. Work in Short, Intentional Spurts

Set a timer for 15–20 minutes and focus on one small task. Not the nursery—just the dresser. Or one drawer. It counts.

3. Make It Visual

Use sticky notes, checklists, or a whiteboard to break down what needs to happen. Visually seeing progress (like crossing things off!) can calm an overwhelmed brain.

4. Don’t Organize Alone (Seriously)

Sometimes, having someone with you—not telling you what to do, just gently guiding—makes a world of difference. That’s a big part of why I offer my Woven Nesting Package.

5. Create a “Comfort Corner”

You don’t have to finish the whole house. Start with one cozy space—a corner where you can relax, breathe, and imagine your baby being close by.

6. Permission to Outsource

Can’t do it all? Don’t. I can help you set up your space, assemble furniture, organize baby gear, or even create custom decor that feels like you. Your energy is valuable—spend it where it matters most.

🤍 You Don’t Have to “Do It Right” to Do It Well

There’s no gold star for folding the swaddles just so. Nesting is a feeling, not a formula. If all you can manage today is clearing off a chair and calling it your feeding nook—amazing. That’s nesting.

If getting ready for baby with ADHD or anxiety has you feeling stuck, stressed, or spiraling a little bit—I’m here to help. Let’s make a plan that actually feels good, without the pressure to be perfect. 👉 Learn more about the Woven Nesting Package

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• Feeling stuck in the middle of nesting chaos and not sure where to start?

• Need help turning your space into something that actually works for you?

• What would it feel like to have someone come alongside you and make this whole nesting thing easier?

• Wish you had someone who actually loves this part and can take it off your plate?

If you said yes to any of these, let’s talk about how I can help.