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The Thompson Method online program helps you prepare to breastfeed for as
long as you choose -confidence-full and pain-free.
Evidence based education
24/7 guidance and support
Gentle, natural approach
Trusted by 90,000+ women
Nipple pain
Low milk supply
Reflux and colic
Breast engorgement
Mastitis
Fast flow/high volume
When it comes to breastfeeding, many women don't know what they don't know.
With proactive education and support in The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program,
you will......
Feel in control of your labour, birth, and breastfeeding journey, even in the event of a planned or emergency C-section.
Rely on your own maternal instincts and trust yourself,
your body, and your baby.
Know that your partner is prepared
to support your breastfeeding goals from the start
Understand the instinctive approach to breastfeeding and
allow your baby to latch comfortably
Establish and maintain your breast milk supply so you can provide the best possible nutrition for your baby, for as long as you choose.
Maximize your chances of being able to
breastfeed without complications, even if you can't begin immediately after birth.
Three good reasons to skip past "wait and see"...
Adding a tiny one to your life is a big transition! You'll be navigating new normals and learning so much on the fly. By learning to breastfeed now, you'll be able to enjoy the journey instead of worrying through it.
It's no secret that newborns require time and energy—all of which are in short supply in those early days and weeks. Use the "extra" time you have now to grow your knowledge and confidence.
Mothers who experience complications in the early hours and days of breastfeeding are more likely to give up before they want to. With advance preparation, you're less likely to experience those complications.
NICOLE - FIRST TIME MOM
I bought this program before we were even pregnant, as preparation for breastfeeding. Little did I realise that
the course is actually an entire suite of prenatal and birth classes... It empowered me to know what to expect during the last trimester, labour, birth, straight after birth, coming home and feeding the baby at different ages.
As a result of the videos I watched I was confident to make a decision about what I knew was right and to stand up for my instinct and decisions. Cannot recommend more
After searching for breastfeeding help I had come across many that lacked substance and cost the earth.
I almost didn't bother looking into the Thompson Method course as it seemed too cheap. But I'm so glad I did. The breastfeeding support is so personal and effective, but before I even got to that stage, the in-depth labour and birthing information and extensive birth plan provided, made me realise I had made the best decision I could have.
If I could, I would do whatever I could to assure every mumma that they would get amazing benefit from the Thompson Method and they should jump in with both feet. It's the best thing I did.
Small or large breasts
Breast surgery
Insufficient glandular tissue, tubular breasts, or hypoplasia
Flat or inverted nipples
Twins
C-section or NICU stay
Tongue or lip-tie concerns
Past history of breastfeeding complications
The go-to breastfeeding guidance from hospitals is often forceful, out of date, and inconsistent, which can lead to painful nipple trauma and derail a women’s determination to breastfeed.
In the name of efficiency (read: profit), hospitals are too quick to unnecessarily intervene before and during labour putting mothers and babies at risk of additional interventions which can make it difficult to establish breastfeeding from the start.
Hospitals rush to conduct unnecessary routine procedures immediately after birth, which separates mother and baby, often interrupting the precious window of opportunity for skin-to-skin contact and the first breastfeed—The 3 Golden Hours.
through the birthing process and beyond.
50+ years of midwifery and breastfeeding expertise
PhD specializing in breastfeeding
Trusted by more than 90,000 mothers and professionals worldwide
The sooner the better. The longer you have access to this education, the better prepared you’ll be and the better you’ll understand how breastfeeding really works.Our suggestion is to get the education now, while you’re motivated to learn and while you have the time to absorb it all.With lifetime access to the program and to the 24/7 support in the Breastfeeding Club, the question remains...."If you could avoid or even reduce your risk of experiencing nipple trauma, low milk supply, mastitis etc... Why wouldn't you?"
The information shared in this program is by Dr Robyn Thompson, a midwife with 50+ years of experience and the world's first PhD in nipple trauma.The Thompson Method challenges the commonly taught, forceful techniques taught in most hospitals. It's gentle and encourages women to be strong and trust their maternal instincts.We have an immense amount of respect for the professionals working within the hospital system. However, it’s important to acknowledge that hospital policies aren’t necessarily in the best interests of the breastfeeding mother and her baby, placing the professionals under pressure to conform to unrealistic time constraints.
Absolutely! Whether you're a first-time mother or you've been through it all before, The Thompson Method will guide you step-by-step so you can avoid common breastfeeding complications—even if you've experienced them in the past.
The 3 Golden Hours refer to the immediate hours after a mother gives birth.Through our program, you'll learn how to self-advocate so you're given the opportunity to be skin-to-skin with your baby during these 3 hours, which allows you to breastfeed and form an immediate bond.You'll also learn what to do if you don't get your 3 Golden Hours. (All is not lost!)
The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program is hosted in an online learning platform you can access from any internet-enabled device, including mobile app, desktop/laptops, iPad or other tablet.
The course is divided into short lessons so you can go at your own pace, discovering new information as you need it. You'll have access to approximately 20 hours of video content that you can discover as you need it throughout your unique journey.
The Thompson Method can work for any woman and her baby. However, it’s important to acknowledge that every woman and every baby are unique. It’s not a one size fits all approach.The principles are based on the anatomy of the breastfeeding baby (Dr Robyn’s PhD research) to help women reduce the risk of painful complications, which also helps women establish and maintain their milk supply.Of course, there are exceptions depending on your unique circumstances and there are no guarantees. If you’re not sure, or if you’re really struggling with breastfeeding and would like some 1:1 help, let us know, and our team will point you in the right direction.
Your purchase includes lifetime access to the program and the support group, so you can revisit the program as your family grows.
You could. We just don't recommend it. It's not easy to learn how to breastfeed while you're already breastfeeding, let alone if you're already experiencing painful nipples.Plus, once your baby is born, you'll have less time to get education and support if you need it, and you may feel especially tired and overwhelmed in those first few days and weeks.That said, if you decide to wait and discover you could use a hand later on, we'll be here for you!
Yes. But chances are, you’ll be shown a variety of different techniques by different people. It’s one of the most common frustrations we hear from women after being discharged from the hospital!And with the rush to get you discharged, these techniques often include forcing your baby to the breast, just to get you "breastfeeding" before you go home. This is why it’s so important that you are fully prepared and have enough confidence to make wise choices. Sometimes that includes saying "No thanks, I’ve got this."
We understand new babies can be expensive, and it's tough to prioritize your spending!When it comes to breastfeeding education, it's important to be mindful that much of the free information online is inconsistent and confusing—which is the opposite of what you need right now.Also, receiving tips shared online and from well-meaning family and friends only provides snippets of information. Our program provides you with a complete picture (along with support) so you can be well-informed and prepared to make informed decisions, even in unexpected situations.Finally, The Thompson Method is based on Dr Robyn's extensive research as the world's first PhD in nipple trauma.
Absolutely not. Every woman and her baby is unique, and we support a woman’s decision to feed her baby how she chooses. Our only motivation is to ensure women who want to breastfeed have the education and support they need to do so for as long as they wish.