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.
Episodes
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 aw
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 orig
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 healt
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
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 wive
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 b
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
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 boo
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 fe
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 swellin
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
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 mo
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 mig
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 a
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
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, pre
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 ne
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. Al
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 sudde
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 w
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 h
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 you
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
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, y
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
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
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
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 ill
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 s
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 devel
Week 12: Hearing The Heartbeat
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 plum or a jelly donut hole! Week 12 is last week of the first trimester and also when you might be able to hear your baby’s heart beat for the first time. Jana explains why you need a full bladder
Week 11: Bedtime Snacks and Birth Playlists
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 lime, a fig or golf ball! At week 11, your baby’s face is now more distinct and its pancreas is starting to produce insulin. Jana explains why you may have noticed changes to your discharge and if
Week 10: Where Is My Pregnancy Glow?
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 now about the size of a date, a spoonful of peanut butter…or a strawberry! This week your baby changes from an embryo to a foetus and your uterus is now the size of an orange. Your body is also starting to loosen up w
Week 9: To Test Or Not To 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 reveal your baby is around the size of a double Malteser, or a piece of sushi! At week nine, your baby’s muscles are starting to develop, and it looks like it’s cuddling itself. Jana fills you in on what your food cravings might mean
Week 8: How Much Nausea Is Normal? Morning Sickness Vs. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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 around the size of a raspberry or a kidney bean! At week eight, your baby's reproductive organs are developing, although it’s still too early to determine the sex. Your uterus is now the size of a tennis ball, and th
Week 7: My Nipples Are Changing And I’m Surviving On Twisties
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 around the size of a blueberry, a pearl… or a mini marshmallow! At week seven, your baby’s brain is continuing to develop, as well as lenses in its eyes and the liver is even developing red blood cells. Your morni
Week 6: Is It A Baby Bump Or Am I Just Bloated?
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 ladybug, or a lentil seed. By week six, your nausea might be sky rocketing, and your sleep could be increasing… but remember, you are growing a literal human. Plus, Jana explains why you feel like
Week 5: Why Does My Baby Look Like A Dinosaur?
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 ask the important questions… like why does your baby have a tail and look like a dinosaur? By week five, you might also be feeling averse to food, highly emotional or having unusual dreams. Jana explains why. Plus, Grace gives you a recomm
Week 4: It's Official, You're Growing A Human
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 help you navigate finding out you’re pregnant, which often happens after a missed period around the four-week mark. They’ll walk you through the physical changes, emotional ups and downs and give you practical tips on what you c
Coming Soon: Hello Bump Season 3
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 the magical (and sometimes nausea-inducing) world of pregnancy, week by week.From peeing on a stick, to understanding the changes in your body as you grow your baby from
Jessie & Luca’s Brutally Honest Nails & Fails Of Parenting
They say hindsight is 20/20 and looking back on our first few months as parents we can definitely say there are some things we nailed… and definitely others we failed. Some of us (Luca) might not remember the finer details, but today we’re retracing our first steps into parenthood. So what can we give ourselves a pat on the back for? And what did we let go through to the keeper? THE END BITS Subsc
All The Stuff You Actually Need For A Baby
Not sure if you’re aware of not… but there are A LOT of products you can buy for your baby. It can be quite overwhelming shopping for a newborn. And we don’t just mean cute clothes, but all the stuff that’s going to make life easy and comfy, for both you & your baby. From breast pumps to bottle warmers, this is our complete guide of stuff you actually need to raise a small human. Hello Bump is
The First 4 Months Are NOT What We Expected: Jessie & Luca's Parenting Experience
Well, well, well… long time no see, friends. Welcome back to Hello Bump. Last time we spoke, Jessie & Luca walked you through the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Luna. Now that the dust has settled and they’re in the swing of life with baby, we wanted to know…has parenting been anything like they expected? In this episode, Jessie & Luca take us through what the first four months of
In The Delivery Room With Jessie & Luca (And Baby Luna)
A lot has happened since you last heard from us. For one, Jessie had a baby! But her labour and birth didn't exactly go to plan... So today we've brought in Jessie's partner Luca so the two of them can discuss it from both sides of the experience, from the first contraction to when they met baby Luna. Consider this an experiment into how well our partners are paying attention in the delivery room
The First Six Weeks
Congrats, you did it! The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time but it can also be incredibly challenging. Healing emotionally and physically, navigating sleep schedules, breastfeeding, nappies, mental health and adjusting to the new dynamic - it’s a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss what to expect in the first 6 weeks with a new baby. We'll speak with Postpartum doula Dr. Renee White about
It's Go Time: Breathe, Breathe, Breathe
It’s month 9 and your baby is about the size of a watermelon - it’s go time! This episode will guide you through the stages of labour, delivery and recovery. Our expert guest midwife Beth Ryan will offer tips for navigating your birth with confidence. We'll discuss the role of your support team, working with hormones, pain relief and how to surrender in labour for a positive birth experience. We'l
The Pointy End: Preparing For The Postpartum Period
It's month 8. The last days of pregnancy, sometimes stretching weeks (ugh!) are usually when the fear sets in. This episode is here to help. By now, your baby is the size of a pineapple, and you’re approaching the pointy end (pun intended.) In this episode, we’ll help you stay realistic for when your baby arrives. Our expert guest Dr. Kath Whitton will cover the basics of what life will look like
Nesting, Nurseries & Baby Showers
It’s month 7 and your baby is roughly the size of an eggplant. By now, you’ve surely been overwhelmed by an avalanche of unwarranted (though well-intentioned) tips on how to prepare for the baby. In this episode, we’re going back to basics. From getting your home ready, stocking up on nappies, wipes and baby gear to setting up your nursery. We’ll hear tips on all that from professional organiser
Calm Birth, Caesarean Or All The Drugs: Let’s Talk Birth Plans
It's month 6. By now, you’re probably starting to feel a little heavy, and that's not just because your baby is now the size of a mango. Thinking about your options for childbirth and making the right choice for you and your family is a lot to carry. This episode sets you up for a positive birthing experience. Plus, we delve into the world of doulas and midwives and explore how these roles work to
Mental Health, Self Care & The Joy Of Lowering Expectations
We're at month 5. By this stage, your baby will be about the size of a large banana! Which is handy because cravings strike at any time. In this episode, we’re making sure you look after yourself. From proper nutrition and exercise to checking in on your mental health and everything in between. We'll chat with Bump Day Spa founder Tegan Natoli and Family psychologist Jo Lamble about the power of a
How Can I Actually Afford A Baby?
By month 4 your baby is the size of an avocado, and your bump is probably popping! Now is the time to get your finances in order and tell your boss you’re having a baby. Let's get you set up with some good money habits before the baby comes. But what are your entitlements? How should you talk to your boss about parental leave? Do you need to start investing? We'll explore all that and more with Ma
Hospital Hunting: Public, Private & Everything In Between
It’s month 3 and you may be starting to show! Your little one’s muscular system is taking shape and they’re about the size of a baseball. In this episode, we’ll discuss the advantages of using these early months to start thinking about your hospital options and path to birth. Families come in all shapes and sizes, so we’re here to ensure that you know how to access the care that suits your unique
From Morning Sickness To HG: Navigating The Hard Stuff
It’s month 2, and while only the size of a kidney bean, your baby is growing at a rapid pace. This growth spurt could be leaving you feeling exhausted, ravenous and sore. Turns out being pregnant isn't all sunshine and rainbows! In this episode, we delve into the discomforts during pregnancy and ways to navigate tough times. From the impact of common emotional and physical challenges all the way t
"I'm Pregnant...Now What?"
By month 1 your baby is smaller than a grain of rice. Though tiny, the cells forming your baby’s organs and skin are well underway. This episode will walk you through the first month of pregnancy and what happens now you know you’re having a baby. From common symptoms to skincare products to avoid (actives!) to what you can no longer eat and when you can tell people. Plus, we're joined by Caroline
So, You're Growing A Human Inside You...
So, you're growing a human inside you. Or you're thinking about it. Join us for the new season of Hello Bump, where Jessie Stephens (who is currently pregnant) and Gemma Pranita (mum of two) walk you through pregnancy, month by month with our team of in-house experts. This is pregnancy real talk, where nothing is off limits. From peeing on a stick to the first six weeks at home with a newborn. Ge
