The Thompson Method Breastfeeding

Helping women breastfeed
for as long as they choose.

Evidence based maternal health care for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and the health professionals supporting them.

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The Thompson Method

Helping women breastfeed for as long as they choose.

Online education and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women— and the healthcare professionals caring for them.

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**Breastfeeding is natural.**

But many mothers stop breastfeeding before they planned.

And it's not because they wanted to stop. Dr Robyn Thompson's PhD research associated commonly taught forceful techniques and unnecessary medical interventions during labour and birth with painful breastfeeding challenges.

The Thompson Method provides gentle, evidence-based care for common breastfeeding challenges that often arise in the early hours and days of breastfeeding including:

Nipple discomfort

Unsettled baby

Supply concerns

The Thompson Method offers a gentle, evidence based approach to breastfeeding care and support.

Breastfeeding is meant to be beautiful.

But every mother's experience is unique and many seek support along the way

And it's not because they want to stop. It's because of nipple discomfort and other challenges.

The Thompson Method provides evidence-based education for common breastfeeding challenges that commonly occur in the early hours and days of breastfeeding including:

Breast refusal

Breast Milk Production issues

Unsettled Baby

Fast flow

The Thompson Method is a gentle approach to breastfeeding education and support.

THE THOMPSON METHOD PROGRAMS

Evidence-Based Breastfeeding

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For Pregnant Women

Create your birth and breastfeeding plan with guidance from our experienced midwives, so you feel fully prepared to breastfeed.

Self-Guided Program + 24/7 Support Group

Coaching Program

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For Breastfeeding Women

Includes daily video calls with our experience Midwives and IBCLCs for gentle guidance and support so you can enjoy your breastfeeding journey.

Self-Guided Program + 24/7 Support Group

1:1 Breastfeeding Consultation

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For Midwives & IBCLCs

Discover the gentle, evidence based approach to improve breastfeeding outcomes for your pregnant and breastfeeding clients. Expand your breastfeeding expertise.

The Breastfeeding Academy

Self-Guided Prof. Program

Doulas & Childbirth Educators

Mentorship and professional education to help you prepare your pregnant clients for breastfeeding and offer early postnatal guidance and care.

The Breastfeeding Academy

Self-Guided Prof. Program

THE THOMPSON METHOD PROGRAMS

Evidence-Based Breastfeeding Education

For Pregnant Women

Learn to trust yourself, your body, and your baby so you feel fully prepared to breastfeed.

Self-Guided Program + 24/7 Support Group

Coaching Program

For Breastfeeding Women

Receive gentle guidance and support so you can reclaim control of your breastfeeding journey.

Self-Guided Program + 24/7 Support Group

1:1 Breastfeeding Consultation

For Health Professionals

Learn an approach proven to improve breastfeeding outcomes.

Self-Guided Program

The Breastfeeding Academy

Other Breastfeeding Advocates

Work from home, helping pregnant women prepare for breastfeeding.

Self-Guided Program

The Breastfeeding Academy

The Thompson Method provides

Guidance & Support

For your breastfeeding journey.

Even with:

Different breast shapes and sizes

Previous Breast surgery

Various breast tissue types

Different nipple shapes

Twins and Multipes

C-section

Tongue-Tie

Previous breastfeeding challenges

The Thompson Method
Offers

Guidance & Support

For your breastfeeding journey.

Even with:

Different breast shapes

Previous breast surgery

Various breast tissue types

Different nipple types

Multiples and Twins

C-section

Tongue-Tie

Past history of breastfeeding

BROWSE PROGRAMS

Every mother deserves support for her feeding choices.

However, many mothers face challenges within hospital systems that can impact their breastfeeding journey.

Forceful Techniques

The Cascade of Intervention

Mother-Baby Separation

Dr Robyn Thompson, Founder of The Thompson Method
★ 50+ years of midwifery experience (hospital & homebirth)

★ PhD Research in nipple trauma, OAM

★ 100,000+ mothers and professionals globally

PhD Thesis

A Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Study of an In-Home Breastfeeding Program.

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Literature Review

An account of significant events influencing Australian breastfeeding practice over the last 40 years.

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Peer Reviewed Study

Potential predictors of nipple trauma from an in-home breastfeeding programme.

View Study

Every mother deserves informed support for her feeding choices.

However, many mothers face challenges within hospital systems that can impact their breastfeeding journey.

Forceful Techniques

The Cascade of Intervention

Mother-Baby Separation

At the Thompson Method, we prepare you to self-advocate, provide clarity amidst conflicting information, and provide you with non-judgemental support.

ABOUT THE THOMPSON METHOD

Dr Robyn Thompson, Founder of The Thompson Method

★ 50+ years of midwifery experience (hospital & homebirth)

★ PhD Research in nipple trauma

★ 90,000+ mothers and professionals helped globally

Literature Review

An account of significant events influencing Australian breastfeeding practice over the last 40 years.

READ LITERATURE REVIEW

Breastfeeding Resources

3 Golden Hours Video Series

If you're pregnant, this video series will give you a head start on your breastfeeding journey.

WATCH THE VIDEO SERIES

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The Thompson Method Blog

Get free resources to help you prevent or overcome common breastfeeding challenges.

READ THE BLOG

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Facebook Group

Be part of a global community of pregnant and breastfeeding
women.

JOIN THE GROUP

The Thompson Method Book and PDF Download

Breastfeeding Guide

Access practical tips to dramatically improve breastfeeding outcomes.

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The Thompson Method provides evidence-based education, gentle guidance, and 24/7 support so women can breastfeed for as long as they choose—confidence-full and pain-free.

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Need to speak to someone? Call Joanne Thompson on +61 419 315 948 or Private Message on Facebook.

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The Thompson Method provides evidence-based education, gentle guidance, and 24/7 support so women can breastfeed for as long as they choose—confidence-full and pain-free.

Breastfeeding Programs
For Pregnant Women
For Breastfeeding Women
For Health Professionals
1:1 Breastfeeding Consultation
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Get to Know Us
Our Mission
The Thompson Method
Dr Robyn Thompson
Reviews
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Breastfeeding Guide
Help Centre
Download App
Blog
Contact

Need to speak to someone? Call Joanne Thompson on +61 419 315 948 or Private Message on Facebook.

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The Thompson Method Breastfeeding | Pain-Free Breastfeeding

The Thompson Method Breastfeeding

Helping women breastfeed for as long as they choose.

The Thompson Method

Helping women breastfeed for as long as they choose.

featured in

Breastfeeding is natural.

But many mothers stop breastfeeding before they planned.

The Thompson Method offers a gentle, evidence based approach to breastfeeding care and support.

Breastfeeding is meant to be beautiful.

But every mother's experience is unique and many seek support along the way

The Thompson Method is a gentle approach to breastfeeding education and support.

THE THOMPSON METHOD PROGRAMS

Evidence-Based Breastfeeding

For Pregnant Women

For Breastfeeding Women

C

For Midwives & IBCLCs

Doulas & Childbirth Educators

THE THOMPSON METHOD PROGRAMS

Evidence-Based Breastfeeding Education

For Pregnant Women

For Breastfeeding Women

For Health Professionals

Other Breastfeeding Advocates

The Thompson Method provides

Guidance & Support

For your breastfeeding journey.

The Thompson MethodOffers

Guidance & Support

Every mother deserves support for her feeding choices.

Forceful Techniques

Forceful Techniques

The Cascade of Intervention

The Cascade of Intervention

Mother-Baby Separation

Mother-Baby Separation

PhD Thesis

Literature Review

Peer Reviewed Study

Every mother deserves informed support for her feeding choices.

Forceful Techniques

The Cascade of Intervention

Mother-Baby Separation

Literature Review

Breastfeeding Resources

3 Golden Hours Video Series

The Thompson Method Blog

Facebook Group

Breastfeeding Guide

Download Dr Robyn's Free Guide Towards Pain-Free Breastfeeding

Helping women breastfeed
for as long as they choose.

**Breastfeeding is natural.**

The Thompson Method
Offers