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 along the way.
Becoming Us makes this path more visible.
Preparing and supporting mothers, fathers, parents and partners for the real transitions of becoming a family.
Guidance for parents.
Training for professionals.
Becoming Us offers a shared map for parenthood — helping parents anticipate what’s normal, make sense of challenges as they arise, and navigate change together rather than alone.
Alongside the guidebook for couples, Becoming Us provides professional training for those who support families during this pivotal time — equipping practitioners to do meaningful, preventative work they’ll love, within scope and with confidence.
Do you work with expectant or new parents? Explore how Becoming Us supports professionals to guide familes through the transition into parenthood.
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
Parenthood reshapes identity, relationships, and family life — often without a shared map for what’s happening now or what lies ahead.
Becoming Us makes pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood more navigable. We offer parents and the professionals who support them a relationship-developmental way to understand the normal, common changes of this transition, so challenges can be recognised, named, and held together rather than carried alone.
Our approach meets parents where they’re at and supports what’s unfolding over time, helping families stay connected through change and grow closer as they find their way forward.