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: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message , 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 for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts : Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Thom Lion 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:

You can listen to Week 24: Understanding Braxton Hicks And Why I've Lost My Empathy online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Week 24: Understanding Braxton Hicks And Why I've Lost My Empathy is an episode from Hello, Bump by Mamamia Podcast Network.

This episode is 10:38 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2025.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Hello, Bump when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.