And most parents feel at least a little lost in the beginning.
Becoming us offers a clear map for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
We often hear that “nothing can prepare parents for parenthood”. And yet most parents want — and need —guidance for the normal, common, and often surprising changes that come with pregnancy, birth and early family life.
Parenthood doesn’t just change routines. It reshapes how partners experience themselves and each other.
When couples understand what’s unfolding — and know how to support each other through the wilder moments — they’re better able to steady themselves, stay connected and enjoy the joys even more.
Becoming Us exists to make this path more visible.
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Discover the guidebook for couples and training for professionals.
Becoming Us 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 the journey ahead.
The free Becoming Us Nest Building Plan helps you and your partner prepare for life after birth — not just practically, but emotionally and relationally too.
Whether you’re planning a quiet moment together or hosting a “nesting party” with friends and family, this simple, thoughtful guide supports meaningful conversations about care, support, and the weeks ahead.
Parenthood professionals can also use this resource to prepare and support the families in their care.
Why Becoming Us exists
The transition to parenthood is one of the most profound developmental shifts in adult life — and yet many parents are left underprepared for how deeply it can affect identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
For too many families, this lack of preparation contributes to unnecessary distress, disconnection, and mental health challenges during what is already a vulnerable time.
Becoming Us exists to change this — by offering clear, compassionate guidance that helps parents understand what’s normal, stay connected through change, and find their way forward together.
Our Vision
A world where mothers, fathers, parents, and partners are supported to grow into family life with understanding, confidence, and care — and where preparation for parenthood includes relationships, emotional wellbeing, and whole-family support.
A world where no parent feels lost simply because no one showed them the map.
How we work
Becoming Us equips the professionals who walk alongside parents — across health, maternity, mental health, and community settings — with relationship-developmental training and practical tools to offer preventative, family-centred care.
Together, we’re meeting parents where they’re at and helping them navigate what’s unfolding as they become a family.