And most parents feel at least a little lost in the beginning.
Welcome to Becoming Us - a map for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
We hear “nothing can prepare parents for parenthood”. And yet most parents want—and need—preparation, guidance and support for the normal and common challenges of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
When couples have a clear path to follow and know how to support each other through the wilder times, they can enjoy the joys even more.
Becoming Us is a map for this journey.
NEW EDITION OUT NOW!
Discover the guidebook for couples and training for professionals.
The Becoming Us book prepares and supports expectant and new mothers, fathers, parents and partners through the twists and turns of new parenthood. It’s a map, guidebook and compass all in one.
Our Becoming Us relationship training resources parenthood professionals to do more of the work they’ll love.
Find out more here.
Do you work with expectant or new parents? One of the Becoming Us professional training options may be for you. See the difference this whole family approach can make for you and for the families in your care.
Expecting a baby? Prepare for your journey!
The FREE Becoming Us postnatal Nest Building Plan helps you and your partner prepare for your new life with your baby. Hosting a “Nesting Party”? This plan provides practical ideas to REALLY prepare for this special and precious time!
If you are a parenthood professional, you can use this resource to prepare and support the new families in your care.
Our Why
For 1 in 3 new mothers and 1 in 5 new dads, the journey into parenthood can be so overwhelming and stressful, it impacts their mental health. Becoming Us provides the guidance and support needed during this critical time to protect the wellbeing of new mothers, fathers, parents and families so they can enjoy the joys of parenthood even more.
Our Vision
A world where mothers, fathers and parents are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to work together and support each other through future challenges to ensure their family’s wellbeing. A future where parents don’t suffer the distress of being caught underprepared. A future where community comes together to support families to grow strong and resilient, despite the challenges of today’s uncertain world. Becoming Us integrated relationship model for family-centred care was built for this.
Our big, hairy, audacious Becoming Us Mission
Our mission is to equip dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals who support nearly-there and new parents as they embark on their life-changing journey. Whether it be health, maternity, mental health or community care, Becoming Us understands the deep needs of mothers, fathers, parents and partners during this vulnerable time and with our evidence-based training and programs, together we can ensure there will always be someone to help prepare, guide and support the current and next generation of parents through this truly transformational time.
Want to know more? Find our online professional training here.