Week 40: Why Am I Still Pregnant?

Week 40: Why Am I Still Pregnant?

From Hello, Bump by Mamamia Podcasts

May 25, 2025 · 21 min · Season 3 · Episode 37

About this episode

In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray discuss the experiences and challenges of being at week 40 of pregnancy.

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…fully cooked! At week 40, your baby is mostly just gaining fat and growing bigger and you’re likely feeling pretty heavy and uncomfortable as you wait to give birth. Jana explains how to manage your mental health if your birth plan doesn't go to plan. Plus, Grace asks how long it takes for your uterus to shrink down after birth as well as what to look for in your postpartum recovery. 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 in this episode

Hosts: Jana Pittman, Grace Rouvray

Topics covered

  • pregnancy
  • mental health
  • postpartum recovery
  • birth plan
  • baby development

Keywords

  • pregnancy
  • mental health
  • postpartum
  • birth plan
  • baby growth

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Organizations: Mamamia

Places: Eora Nation

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