We present an extract from Nesting, the debut novel by Roisin O'Donnell.

Everyone knows about baby showers, but have you heard of the (arguably superior) new nesting party trend? This type of ...

I had a "nesting party" before having my second child. Family and friends helped me clean, put together the crib, and made ...

With nesting parties replacing baby showers, guests help with tasks like baby-proofing, organising nursing stations, and ...

It has been edited for length and clarity. I didn't originally plan to have a nesting party. I held a typical baby shower in June of last year with 30 of my family and friends. I have a huge ...

More than 30,000 cubic metres of dredged sand deposited on a tiny island south of Newcastle in NSW has delighted an ...

Another way nesting parties stand apart from baby showers is their focus on inclusivity. Traditionally, baby showers centre on the expectant mother and her friends and family, and mostly exclude the ...