Hello Bump
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 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. G…Social links:
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Parenting Rewires Your Brain... Literally
No you're not losing it, your emotions have changed and science says that having a child changes your brain forever. In latest episode of parenting podcast This Glorious Mess, Dr Golly breaks down the reason you may cry at the news. Or feel overcome by emotions at the smallest things. It turns o…
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Introducing... Diary Of A Birth
A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea… Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered. The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shared her diary of a birth. Diary Of A Birth features mu…
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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…
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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 w…
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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 li…
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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…
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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…
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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, w…
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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 y…
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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, wi…
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