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 two-slice toaster or a baby otter! At week 31, your baby’s starting to hear more outside of the womb and their eyes are also starting to open. Meanwhile, this could be the time you start to feel more emotional and your urinary frequency will start to become more urgent with the baby sitting on your bladder. Plus, Grace asks Jana about what to do if you’re experiencing Braxton Hicks and at what point you need to seek professional help. 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.

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 [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.

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 butternut squash or a small wallaby! At week 29, babies will start showing variation in size. Meanwhile, your insulin resistance can start to decline which can lead to gestational diabetes. Plus, Grace asks Jana about lightning crotch and Jana explains which immunisations you can get. 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.

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 [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.

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 melon, or a possum. At week 27, your baby's immune system is becoming more sophisticated with antibodies transferring from you to your baby through the placenta. Grace confesses she's starting to forget words (hello, pregnancy brain!), while Jana explains why some women get a 30-week ultrasound while others don't. Plus, how do we accrue all this baby gear without becoming financially ruined?  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.