Week 39: How Will I Know If I'm Actually In Labour?

Week 39: How Will I Know If I'm Actually In Labour?

From Hello, Bump by Mamamia Podcasts

May 25, 2025 · 12 min · Season 3 · Episode 36

About this episode

In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discuss signs of labour and preparations for the arrival of a baby.

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…big! At week 39, your cervix is thinning out and you’ll likely be getting more discharge and maybe even contractions. Grace asks Jana all the nitty gritty questions about placentas and preparing your animals for the arrival of your baby. Plus, Jana explains what a silent labour is. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jana Pittman, Grace Rouvray

Topics covered

  • labour signs
  • pregnancy
  • cervix changes
  • placenta
  • preparing pets
  • silent labour

Keywords

  • labour
  • pregnancy week 39
  • cervix thinning
  • discharge
  • contractions
  • placenta
  • silent labour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mamamia

Places: Eora Nation

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