What is The Thompson Method?
The Thompson Method is an evidence-based approach to breastfeeding, grounded in an anatomical understanding of the breastfeeding mother and her baby.
But it's about more than technique. It's about belief.
★ We believe every baby should be born in their own time, not at the convenience of hospital policy, which places both women and health professionals under pressure and can derail breastfeeding.
★ We believe forceful breastfeeding techniques should be avoided at all costs. Rather, a woman should be encouraged to trust that she and her baby innately know what to do.
★ We believe a woman should be respected for her strength to give birth to her baby, with the full support of how incredible both she and her baby are.
The Thompson Method can work for every mother and baby.
Real results, backed by research.
"If we get women feeling confident and capable with their first two breastfeeds, it sets women up for successful breastfeeding for the next six months. And that's what we're doing here with The Thompson Method."
Professor Sue Kildea
● Former Head of Research, Mater Mothers' Hospital (one of Australia's largest maternity hospitals)
● Former Director, Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, Charles Darwin University
THE THOMPSON METHOD PROGRAMS
Meet The Woman Behind The Thompson Method
Dr Robyn Thompson, Founder
RM, RN, M&CH, BAppSc, PhD
After spending decades guiding women through labour and birth as a midwife, Dr Robyn made a curious observation: Women who gave birth to their babies at home had significantly better breastfeeding outcomes than those who gave birth in hospital.
Dr Robyn made it her mission to find out why that was the case and, at the age of 70, she was awarded the world's first PhD in nipple trauma.
Her seven years of PhD research became the basis for The Thompson Method, and her online programs have helped tens of thousands of women prevent and overcome common breastfeeding challenges.
READ MORE ABOUT DR ROBYN
The Pay It Forward Program
We believe every woman, regardless of financial circumstances, should be able to receive guidance and support for her breastfeeding journey. Through Pay It Forward, we provide complimentary access to women and midwives who are not in a position to purchase a Thompson Method online program.
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