Hello, Bump

Birth And The First Six Weeks

Welcome to Hello Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. So, what does life actually look like six weeks into new motherhood? And what was it actually like giving birth? In this episode, host Grace Rouvray opens up about what it was like giving birth, as well as the identity shift, the joy, and the grief that came with becoming a parent. This episode originally aired on the Eat Sleep Repeat podcast.  Listen to more episodes of Eat Sleep Repeat here [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/eat-sleep-repeat/id1685978323]. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here [https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/]. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message [https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960], 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 [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8210038/Mamamia-Children-s-Study-2025] for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/] Kee Reece Searles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/keereece/?hl=en] AUDIO PRODUCTION Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.mylkmedia.com.au] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ [https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Week 40: Why Am I Still Pregnant?

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 [https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/]. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message [https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960], 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 [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8210038/Mamamia-Children-s-Study-2025] now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman [https://www.instagram.com/janapittmanofficial/?hl=en] and Grace Rouvray [https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/?hl=en] 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/ [https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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 [https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/]. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message [https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960], 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 [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8210038/Mamamia-Children-s-Study-2025] now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman [https://www.instagram.com/janapittmanofficial/?hl=en] and Grace Rouvray [https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/?hl=en] 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/ [https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Week 38: Can Having Sex Really Bring On Labour?

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 lightweight kettlebell! At week 38, your baby’s starting to make meconium and you might start experiencing back pain from carrying around your little one. Plus, Grace asks Jana about which old wives tales can actually help bring on labour and what to expect the operating room to be like if you have a cesarean birth. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray  THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here [https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/]. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message [https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960], 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 [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8210038/Mamamia-Children-s-Study-2025] now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman [https://www.instagram.com/janapittmanofficial/?hl=en] and Grace Rouvray [https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/?hl=en] 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/ [https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Week 37: Understanding Interventions And Managing Birth Anxiety

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 length of a leek or the size of a watermelon! At week 37, you’re officially full term and your baby will be around 2.9–3kg in size. Jana explains the things your body will start to do as you approach birth. Plus, Grace asks about managing anxiety around birth interventions including epidurals, inductions, forceps and C-sections. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here [https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/]. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message [https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960], 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 [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8210038/Mamamia-Children-s-Study-2025] now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman [https://www.instagram.com/janapittmanofficial/?hl=en] and Grace Rouvray [https://www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/?hl=en] 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/ [https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.