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Hello, Bump

by Mamamia Podcasts · English · Kids & Family

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New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 12 min
Latest: 13 Mar 2026
Language: English

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13 Mar 2026 · 38 min

A Lil' Treat: Jessie’s Ready To Tell Her Twin Birth Story

She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens…

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S3 · E38 · 17 Sep 2025 · 49 min

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 . THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story…
S3 · E37 · 25 May 2025 · 21 min

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…
S3 · E36 · 25 May 2025 · 12 min

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 . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a…
S3 · E35 · 25 May 2025 · 12 min

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…
S3 · E34 · 25 May 2025 · 16 min

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 . Email us:…
S3 · E33 · 25 May 2025 · 14 min

Week 36: When Will My Baby 'Drop'?

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 honeydew or a small watermelon! At week 36, you’re only a week away from being full term and your baby will be around 2.7–3kg in size. Jana explains how you might start feeling a drop in your pelvis as your baby’s head moves further down in preparation for birth. Plus, Grace asks about GBS testing and how you can manage birth if you do test positive. THE END BITS: Discover more…
S3 · E32 · 18 May 2025 · 13 min

Week 35: Breech Babies, ECVs And Understanding Emergencies

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 rockmelon or a small pumpkin! At week 35, your baby’s kidneys are getting more mature and their position inside you will be looked at more closely. If your baby is breech, some people choose to book in for an ECV to try and turn the baby around. Plus, Jana explains to Grace why having a full room of experts is a good thing in an emergency. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here .…
S3 · E31 · 18 May 2025 · 9 min

Week 34: Slowing Down And 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…
S3 · E30 · 18 May 2025 · 11 min

Week 33: Help! I’m Having An Identity Crisis About Becoming A Parent

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 small chihuahua or a little red panda! At week 33, your baby’s nearing the 2kg mark, and its brain and nervous system are almost fully developed. Meanwhile, you might start to have a lot of swelling and maybe even some vision changes. Plus, Grace asks Jana about managing the identity shift of becoming a parent. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us:…
S3 · E29 · 18 May 2025 · 13 min

Week 32: How To Perform A Perineal Massage

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 garden gnome or a koala joey! At week 32, your baby’s starting to have more purposeful movements like stretching their arms and sucking their thumbs. Meanwhile, this could be the time you start to have leaking breasts or have increased vaginal discharge. Plus, Jana explains how to perform a perennial massage and the ins and outs of episiotomies. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts…
S3 · E28 · 11 May 2025 · 13 min

Week 31: Avoiding UTIs And Understanding Braxton Hicks Contractions

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…
S3 · E27 · 11 May 2025 · 13 min

Week 30: Why Would I Need Additional Growth Scans?

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…
S3 · E26 · 11 May 2025 · 15 min

Week 29: Nesting, Nurseries And OMG Is That Lightning Crotch?

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 . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback.…
S3 · E25 · 11 May 2025 · 11 min

Week 28: Crusty Nipples, Baby's Sleep Cycles And Why Can’t I Breathe?

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.…
S3 · E24 · 4 May 2025 · 13 min

Week 27: The Trick To Getting All Your Baby Supplies Without Spending A Fortune

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…
S3 · E23 · 4 May 2025 · 11 min

Week 26: Can An Iron Infusion Help Manage Pregnancy Fatigue?

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 turnip. At week 26, your baby can now hear and taste as Grace celebrates an impressive eight days without vomiting - while asking "what is this sensitivity I'm experiencing?!". Jana shares when iron infusions might be necessary for pregnancy fatigue and how to tell the difference between normal discharge and amniotic fluid. Plus, they discuss the joy of finding bump-flattering outfits that make you feel like…
S3 · E22 · 4 May 2025 · 11 min

Week 25: The Red Flags To Monitor And Debunking The 'Geriatric' Myth

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 papaya, or a wide-brimmed fedora. At week 25, we discuss the important red flag symptoms to watch for, particularly those related to preeclampsia, and share tips for managing those uncomfortable night-time leg cramps. Also Grace, who just turned 35, asks Jana about the term "geriatric pregnancy" and what it means for her care moving forward. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us:…
S3 · E21 · 4 May 2025 · 11 min

Week 24: Understanding Braxton Hicks And Why I've Lost My Empathy

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 quokka, or a a large torch. At week 24, Jana explains why you should start sleeping on your left side and what those practice Braxton Hicks contractions actually feel like. Grace candidly shares her experience with sudden mood changes and diminishing patience. Plus, it's time to book that glucose tolerance test for gestational diabetes screening! THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us:…
S3 · E20 · 27 Apr 2025 · 11 min

Week 23: The Patterns To Know When Your Baby Starts Kicking

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 squash, or a sugar glider. Jana also explains why this week is the most important week of your pregnancy in medical terms. They also discuss how to recognise patterns in your baby's movements and which are the best antenatal classes to consider. 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…
S3 · E19 · 27 Apr 2025 · 14 min

Week 22: Blocked Up And Out Of Breath?

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 an eggplant, or a deflated AFL football. At week 22, your baby's lungs are developing those crucial alveoli (air sacs), while their brain is forming the cerebral cortex for complex thoughts and actions. Grace has a new found breathlessness when climbing stairs or speaking in long sentences while Jana explains why constipation might be at its peak right now, along with a unique natural solution to your…
S3 · E18 · 27 Apr 2025 · 11 min

Week 21: Wait, How Exactly Am I Supposed To Push?

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 rockmelon or a bottle of Sriracha sauce. At week 21, if you're having a girl, her tiny uterus is fully formed, while boy babies still have their testes tucked up high. That growing baby is pushing on your stomach, explaining all that heartburn and unexpected burping. Also Jana explains why seeing a pelvic floor physio now is helpful while Grace has some questions about pushing. THE END BITS: Discover…
S3 · E17 · 27 Apr 2025 · 13 min

Week 20: What Actually Happens In The Morphology Scan?

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 celebrate hitting the halfway mark of pregnancy when your baby is mango-sized and weighing around 300g. This week your little one's growing hair and if you're having a girl, she's already stocked with millions of eggs in her tiny ovaries. Jana and Grace break down what actually happens in that big 20-week morphology scan and also tackle the more serious stuff, looking at how from 20 weeks, a pregnancy loss is formally recognised…
S3 · E16 · 20 Apr 2025 · 10 min

Week 19: Managing Your Mental Health And The Mental Load

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 grapefruit or a small tub of ice cream! At week 19, your baby can now hear outside the womb including your voice and heartbeat. Meanwhile, your breasts will be increasing in size but don’t worry, you won’t start producing milk yet. Plus, Grace asks Jana how to deal with ongoing nausea and managing your mental health during pregnancy. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here .…
S3 · E15 · 20 Apr 2025 · 10 min

Week 18: My Baby Has Eyebrows And My Clothes Don’t Fit

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 sunflower or a burger! At week 18, your baby’s grown eyebrows and fingernails. Meanwhile, you might be feeling more dizzy this week as your uterus pushes up. Plus, Grace asks Jana why it might feel like your heart is beating faster and what you can do about it. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice…
S3 · E14 · 20 Apr 2025 · 9 min

Week 17: Can A Cavity Bring On Early 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 bath bomb or a large serving of guacamole! At week 17, your baby’s developing a layer of fat to help them regulate their temperature when they’re born, and their fingerprints are starting to form. Some pregnant people might start snoring due to the increase in blood volume but your urinating should subside now your baby’s sitting higher and not pushing on your bladder. Plus, Grace…
S3 · E13 · 20 Apr 2025 · 14 min

Week 16: DVTs, Compression Socks and Travelling While 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 around the size of a chocolate bar or a small remote control! At week 16, your baby’s facial expressions are starting to develop and the umbilical cord is mostly formed by this stage. Some pregnant people might feel a change in their libido this week and start to feel their baby moving. Plus, Jana explains how long you can safely fly, and why you might have burst blood vessels. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia…
S3 · E12 · 13 Apr 2025 · 9 min

Week 15: Why Can’t I Have A Long Hot Bath?

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 pear or a small can of Pringles! At week 15, your baby’s ear bones are starting to develop and soon they’ll be able to hear. You might feel more energised this week and start to have that illusive pregnancy glow. Plus, Jana explains the food guidelines, how much caffeine you can consume and why you need to steer clear of long hot baths. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here…
S3 · E11 · 13 Apr 2025 · 12 min

Week 14: Understanding The Glucose Tolerance Test

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 peach or a big nectarine! At week 14, your baby’s face is now becoming more recognisable and their reflexes are even starting to work. Your breasts and baby bump will usually start to increase in size more quickly from this point…and possibly, your feet! Plus, Jana explains the ins and outs of glucose tolerance testing and Grace recommends a magnesium spray to aid achy muscles. THE END…
S3 · E10 · 13 Apr 2025 · 10 min

Week 13: Starting The Second Trimester

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 kiwi fruit or a mini cactus! At week 13, you’ve officially made it to the second trimester, congratulations! You might start feeling round ligament pain this week, meanwhile your baby’s developing vocal chords, among other things. And, Jana gives guidance on how to manage gender disappointment. THE END BITS: Discover more Mamamia podcasts here . Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share…

About Hello, Bump

So, you're growing a human inside you. Or you're thinking about it. Join us for the new season of Hello Bump, where Grace Rouvray (who is currently pregnant) and Jana Pittman (mum of six and training Obstetrician) walk you through pregnancy, week by week. From peeing on a stick, to understanding the changes in your body and your growing baby, this is pregnancy real talk, where nothing is off limits. Get the most honest, practical and often hilarious insights about what you’re not expecting, when you’re expecting.

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Publisher: Mamamia Podcasts
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 12 min
Latest episode: 13 Mar 2026
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