Week 34: Slowing Down And Preparing For Birth

Week 34: Slowing Down And Preparing For Birth

From Hello, Bump by Mamamia Podcasts

May 18, 2025 · 9 min · Season 3 · Episode 31

About this episode

In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discuss the emotional and physical changes experienced at week 34 of pregnancy while preparing for birth.

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 an apple pie or a baby wombat! At week 34, your baby’s bones are starting to harden. Meanwhile, you’re going to be feeling quite tired and emotional as you near full term and things start to feel more real. Plus, Grace asks Jana about learning to slow down and accept what your body can and can’t do at this point in pregnancy. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jana Pittman, Grace Rouvray

Topics covered

  • pregnancy
  • preparation for birth
  • emotional changes
  • baby development
  • self-acceptance

Keywords

  • pregnancy
  • week 34
  • baby development
  • emotional changes
  • self-acceptance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mamamia

Places: Gadigal people of the Eora Nation

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