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All Things Breastfeeding
Latching issues can be so frustrating, not to mention painful! Learn our gentle breastfeeding position - one that may be quite different from what you've been taught! And rest assured: It works well even in unique circumstances, such as with large breasts, flat nipples, post C-Section, even twins!
How to Sustain Breastfeeding
Discover the key principles to reducing supply-related issues and understand how to regulate your milk supply if any challenges arise. Understand the normal fluctuations so you can feel confident in your unique journey.
Say goodbye to self-doubt!
Relieving Painful Nipples
Learn a gentle positioning method to help avoid or relieve painful, grazed, or damaged nipples - even if you've previously experienced or are currently experiencing nipple pain or sensitivity.
Breast Engorgement & Mastitis
Find relief through soothing techniques that decrease the pressure from engorged breasts and help reduce the risk of developing mastitis and infection. Learn how to identify the early signs.
The Crying, Unsettled Baby
Understand some of the most common contributing factors that often lead to a crying, unsettled baby displaying symptoms of reflux and colic. See improvements within 48 hours in some cases!
Expressing, Pumping, & Low Milk Volume
Find out how to gently express your breasts (by hand, with a hand pump, or electric breast pump) for hormone stimulation, rather than for extracting milk. Painless and efficient pumping!
Breastfeeding with Bottles, Teats, & Nipple Shields
Learn the most effective way to minimize challenges when introducing bottle feeding. Plus, learn how you can gently transition from nipple shields back to breastfeeding, if that's what you'd like to do.
Teething, Weaning, & Returning to Work
Tips for a teething baby, understand when and how to transition to food, wean and what behavioural changes to expect along the way.
Plus, learn how to prepare for returning to work.
Plus additional resources to prepare you for your next baby.
Downloadable Birth Plan Template
Download The Thompson Method birth & breastfeeding plan template to create your own birth and breastfeeding plan. Learn from your previous experiences and anticipate the common hospital interventions that can unnecessarily make breastfeeding harder.
The Prenatal Sessions
As your family grows, antenatal birth sessions will help you learn about the progress of labor and how to avoid or handle unexpected outcomes. Plus, get suggestions on how to involve your partner in labor, birth, and breastfeeding.
The First 72-96 Hours
Understand how breast milk is produced, so you never have to worry about your supply, and know what to do immediately after birth so you're less likely to have to feed your baby formula and more likely to begin your breastfeeding journey pain-free.
Shortcut Blueprint to Pain-Free Breastfeeding
These five videos guide you toward pain-free breastfeeding and away from engorgement and mastitis during the 3 Golden Hours (the hours immediately following birth) and the following 3-5 days as your milk comes in.
The 3 Golden Hours + The First Few Days
Get a jump start on a successful breastfeeding journey with tips for making the most of your 3 Golden Hours and your first days at home. Plus, learn what to do if you're separated from your baby in the first few hours or days. (Don't worry! Everything will be OK.)
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Q&A Video Libraries
Listen in as Dr Robyn answers real-world questions from real-life mothers. The videos are organized by topic and gestational or chronological age so you can quickly access what you need.
The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program
Access the
Program
For less than the cost of one breastfeeding consultation, you’ll have all the education and ongoing support you need - right at your fingertips, right when you need it.
Feel confident and prepared.
Discover an effortless approach to positioning and latching, know how to establish and maintain your breast milk supply, and understand how to avoid or relieve nipple pain.
Breastfeed for as long as you choose
As you overcome challenges, you’ll feel at ease knowing Dr Robyn's expert team, and our incredible community have your back at any stage of your breastfeeding journey.