Hello, Bump

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discover your baby is around the size of a garden gnome or a koala joey! At week 32, your baby’s starting to have more purposeful movements like stretching their arms and sucking their thumbs. Meanwhile, this could be the time you start to have leaking breasts or have increased vaginal discharge. Plus, Jana explains how to perform a perennial massage and the ins and outs of episiotomies. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discover your baby is around the size of a mini beach ball or a bag of sugar! At week 30, your baby will start looking more plump and will start to grow toe nails. Meanwhile, your ligaments and muscles will continue to stretch and your joints might start to feel looser as your body gets closer to the birth date. Plus, Grace asks Jana about what to do if you need additional growth scans and whether or not your baby can change position as you get closer to term.THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discover your baby is around the size of a coconut or a small loaf of bread! At week 28, your baby is now growing rapidly and is starting to develop sleep/wake cycles. Meanwhile, you’re likely to start to feel more breathless as your uterus is pushing up against your ribcage and lungs which can make some everyday things, like tying your shoelaces, a little more uncomfortable. Plus, Grace asks Jana about how to manage low iron levels.  THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you're not expecting when you're expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray reveal your baby is now the size of a turnip. At week 26, your baby can now hear and taste as Grace celebrates an impressive eight days without vomiting - while asking "what is this sensitivity I'm experiencing?!". Jana shares when iron infusions might be necessary for pregnancy fatigue and how to tell the difference between normal discharge and amniotic fluid. Plus, they discuss the joy of finding bump-flattering outfits that make you feel like yourself again. Want to re-write the maternity fashion rules? Listen to this episode of Nothing To Wear our fashion podcast. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you're not expecting when you're expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray reveal your baby is now the size of a quokka, or a a large torch. At week 24, Jana explains why you should start sleeping on your left side and what those practice Braxton Hicks contractions actually feel like. Grace candidly shares her experience with sudden mood changes and diminishing patience. Plus, it's time to book that glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes screening! THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray reveal your baby is now the size of an eggplant, or a deflated AFL football. At week 22, your baby's lungs are developing those crucial alveoli (air sacs), while their brain is forming the cerebral cortex for complex thoughts and actions. Grace has a new found breathlessness when climbing stairs or speaking in long sentences while Jana explains why constipation might be at its peak right now, along with a unique natural solution to your cause!  THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray celebrate hitting the halfway mark of pregnancy when your baby is mango-sized and weighing around 300g. This week your little one's growing hair and if you're having a girl, she's already stocked with millions of eggs in her tiny ovaries.Jana and Grace break down what actually happens in that big 20-week morphology scan and also tackle the more serious stuff, looking at how from 20 weeks, a pregnancy loss is formally recognised differently. Support for pregnancy loss can be available through Pink Elephants. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discover your baby is around the size of a sunflower or a burger! At week 18, your baby’s grown eyebrows and fingernails. Meanwhile, you might be feeling more dizzy this week as your uterus pushes up. Plus, Grace asks Jana why it might feel like your heart is beating faster and what you can do about it.THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP. Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.