Kia ora, I’m Jess!

I am the proud and passionate founder of Becoming Mum. Although I grew up overseas, Tauranga has always been my home, and I'm thrilled to be raising my family in beautiful Papamoa, which my husband and I affectionately call "Papadise".

As a mum of two lively little ones, I know first-hand that parenting is both wonderful and challenging, especially during the postpartum period. When I was pregnant with my first child, I was inundated with various opinions and expectations from others, and it was easy to lose sight of what was truly important to me. However, after my baby arrived, I realised that I needed to tune out the noise and focus on my own unique journey as a mother.

That's why I created Becoming Mum, a supportive community and postpartum course designed to help new mums navigate this transformative time in their lives. As an experienced primary school teacher, I am committed to quality education and always eager to learn more. I have combined my teaching background with my own personal experiences as a mum to design a course that I wish I'd had during my postpartum periods.