Pop Family Podcast Heidi Begg

Bonnie’s journey through Trimester Four is the focus of today’s episode and it is a true testament to her unending strength and resilience!
During her pregnancy, Bonnie experienced complications in the form of severe preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hip pain that prevented her from walking more than a few metres. But it was after her son Patrick was born (at 37 weeks and 2.5 kilograms) that the real challenge began. Jaundice, a tongue-tie, and power vomiting characterised the first 6 weeks of Bonnie’s fourth trimester.
Listen to the episode to hear Bonnie candidly share stories from what she describes as the most difficult period of her life, as well as some of the highlights and what kept her going! Her limitless capacity for perseverance is truly inspirational.
 
Key Points From This Episode:
Complications that Bonnie experienced during pregnancy that made her high-risk Latching issues that Pat experienced Managing preeclampsia after giving birth The various factors that made Pat’s case a complex one Discoveries that were made at Pat’s first IBCLC appointment at two weeks old Challenges that followed Pat’s frenectomy Positive changes that began to take place at the 6-week milestone Highlights of Bonnie’s antenatal journey Products that Bonnie recommends for new Mums And so much more!  
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Ergobaby
Spectra Baby
SRC Recovery Leggings
Pop Family

Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today we’re covering Heidi’s fourth trimester (we’ll hear all about Bonnie’s fourth trimester in the next episode!). She walks us through her time at the hospital after giving birth and explains how she diagnosed her baby’s tongue tie, why the hospital was not helpful with the issue, and the frenectomy she decided on.
We also discuss the expectations we have that our bodies will ‘bounce back’ after giving birth, the tricky balancing act that is newborn sleep, the highs and lows of breastfeeding, the bonding that contact naps bring, and going back to work after having a baby.
Finally, we share some of Heidi’s recommendations for Mums in the fourth trimester. Thank you for joining us and don’t forget to stay tuned for Part B!
 
In this episode, we cover:
A brief description of what trimester four is Our experiences of how our babies almost synced schedules in the first 12 weeks Heidi walks us through her time in the hospital after giving birth Tongue ties and how hospitals are often not allowed to diagnose them How Heidi handled her baby’s tongue tie and decided on a frenectomy Bodywork to release tension in babies The most difficult part of the fourth trimester for Heidi How Heidi figured out that her baby just wanted to be left alone to sleep  Going back to work and hiring a nanny The expectation of bouncing back after giving birth The highlights and challenges of the fourth trimester for Heidi And so much more!  
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family

Welcome back to another episode of the Pop Family Podcast! The beautiful Bonnie is back with us again today to share her and Heidi’s birth stories from January this year (2022). The accounts of their birthing experiences are quite detailed and may be triggering for some.
We begin with Bonnie’s journey as she tells us of her pre-labour experience, why she had to be induced, and why her options around her delivery were limited. We learn about her transition into active labour, why she chose to be in her body rather than her head, how she instinctively knew when to start pushing, and what her preferences for delivery were.
Heidi shares why she loved having both a private obstetrician and midwife, what ‘stretch and sweeps’ means, her dilemma when trying to ascertain whether her contractions were real, and how she entered a fully meditative state. Through Heidi’s birthing story we learn how the bath became her happy place, and how she was eventually able to find the resolve to push after an arduous 12-hour labour.
This is a truly enlightening episode and, if you’d like to hear the names of the two special bubs, be sure to tune in! 
 
In today’s episode, we cover:
Back-to-back contractions and being your body rather than your head  How when to start pushing was natural and instinctive for Bonnie    Bonnie’s hospital plan and preferences for her delivery Heidi’s birth story, starting with her birthing preferences The perks of having a private obstetrician and midwife Heidi’s pre- and early labour journey How she got into the zone and found a fully meditative state Finding the resolve to push after 12 hours of active labour The name reveals of Heidi and Bonnie’s little bubs And so much more!  
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family

Welcome back to the Pop Family Podcast! Today, CEO Heidi is joined by Bonnie once again, this time to discuss the third trimester of their pregnancies.
We dive deep into our struggles such as weight gain, self-confidence, swollen ankles, gestational diabetes, and everything in between! We also take a look at the highlights of the third trimester and the special feeling you get when people are so lovely to you as a pregnant woman.
Next, we dive into a few things we did during our third trimesters that we’d do again during our future pregnancy journeys. You’ll hear all about antenatal classes, lactation consultants, antenatal pumping, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
 
In today’s episode, we cover:
The struggles of trimester three The highlights of trimester three Things we did during our third trimesters that we’d recommend Becoming familiar with your breasts in preparation for breastfeeding And so much more!  
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Bonnie Hayes on LinkedIn
Australian Birth Stories
Heidi Trusler (Begg) on LinkedIn
Pop Family

Today’s guest, Kate, is a freelance content creator, Mum of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, and the co-founder of the Read3 Literacy Program (if you’re interested in learning more about Read 3, tune into our previous podcast with Robyn, Kate’s co-founder!).
In today’s episode, we have an open-hearted discussion (interspersed with a few tears!) about Kate’s journey of dealing with her son’s diagnoses.
Kate speaks candidly about the guilt and devastation that she felt when she discovered that Elliot had dyslexia, and how the experiences which followed motivated her to make literacy more accessible than it currently is.
Kate shares what she wishes she had known earlier, the interventions that have been incredibly helpful for her and her son, and valuable advice for all parents out there who may be going through something similar with their own children.
 
In today’s episode, we cover:
The instrumental role that parents should play in their child’s therapy journey once they receive a diagnosis What you should and shouldn’t expect from your child’s school teachers post-diagnosis Why we don’t always recommend getting a formal diagnosis from an educational psychologist One of Kate’s worst moments after Elliot received his dyslexia diagnosis and how it inspired the work she does at Read3 Why so many of the children Speechies work with seem to hate school Kate shares some of the interventions that have made a huge difference in Elliot's life How Elliot’s school has supported him and Kate with regard to his diagnoses The solution that Read3 provides for children with reading and writing difficulties Challenges that children with a dyslexia diagnosis, and their parents, are likely to face And so much more!  
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Robyn Monaghan on LinkedIn
Read3
Read3 on Instagram
Read3 on Facebook
Read3 Early Literacy Screener
Speld Queensland
Western Australian DSF Speld
Code Red Dyslexia Network
International Dyslexia Associations

When it comes to literacy difficulties, early intervention is everything.
Today on the Spot Family Podcast we’re joined by one of the best in the business to discuss early literacy difficulties, how to identify them, and some insightful tips on how to treat them!
Robyn Monaghan has been a working speech pathologist for almost 40 years and, for the past 20, has focused her practice on assisting young people with dyslexia and other literacy disorders.
In this episode, we learn about Read3, Robyn’s tier-three intervention program for kids with severe literacy difficulties; what (or rather who) inspired its methods and development, how it’s structured, and the range of children it has expanded to assist.
Robyn breaks down the three tiers of intervention and lists the processing skills targeted by the tier three approach. We find out what red flags to look out for in terms of early literacy difficulties in young children and Robyn shares her top tips for parents of struggling readers!
Tune in for this thorough and assuring conversation on a topic close to all of our hearts.
 
In this episode, we cover:
The inspiration behind the Read3 methods for children with severe literacy difficulties Why literacy is so crucial and the challenges people with reading difficulties face How children with literacy difficulties are being left behind, and the preventative interventions Heidi and Robyn hope will be incorporated into schools Signs of early literacy difficulties to look out for in young children The three tiers of intervention The processing skills that the tier three intervention approach targets When parents should seek help for their children Robyn’s tips for parents of struggling readers Why early intervention is critical! All about the Read3 program: who it’s written for, its structure, the resources it consists of, and how to access it And so much more!  
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Spot Family
Robyn Monaghan on LinkedIn
Read3
Read3 on Instagram
Read3 on Facebook
Lindamood-Bell
Maryanne Wolf
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