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."
Meet Dr Robyn Thompson - Founder Of The Thompson Method
A Passionate Midwife
Dr Robyn Thompson was a midwife, researcher and breastfeeding specialist whose career spanned 50 years; 25 in hospitals and 25 attending home births.
Her unique perspective and clinical observations became the foundation of her doctoral research into nipple pain and trauma in breastfeeding women and, ultimately, The Thompson Method.
Dr Robyn’s work was grounded in gentleness, respect for the mother–baby relationship and trust in a woman’s instincts.
In 2023, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine, particularly as a midwife and breastfeeding specialist.
Online education. Real-life mentorship.
Although the Breastfeeding Academy experience is entirely online, this is not a do-it-yourself program! Instead, you are guided you step-by-step through the curriculum with weekly calls to reinforce what you've learned, answer your questions, and ensure you have the knowledge and experience you need to handle even complex situations with sensitivity and support.
Rachael Austin - Your mentor
Director of Education at The Thompson Method, Principal Practitioner
RN, Endorsed Midwife, C&FHN, IBCLC, CAPEA certified Educator
★ 28 years of nursing, midwifery and breastfeeding expertise
★ Master of Clinical Midwifery (MClinMid)
★ Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy
12 Week Curriculum
The gentle, evidence based approach that makes sense:
Address the root causes and help prevent the complications that force 8 out of 10 women to quit breastfeeding before they intended, so that more mothers can breastfeed for as long as they choose.
- Prepare women prenatally for a confident breastfeeding start
- Understand the specific factors that protect or disrupt the 3 Golden Hours
- Know how to recognise when something isn't right, and when and how to refer
- Deliver Dr Robyn's Beautiful Breastfeeding prenatal education to your own clients
- Expand your scope of practice with confidence and clarity
- Certification as a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator
Released Week 1
Module 1: TRUE Language Awareness
The importance of the gentle language of trust, respect, understanding and encouragement, with the aim of achieving unity, gaining experience to increase knowledge and wisdom.
Released Week 2
Module 2: The ...isation Syndrome
Developed by Dr Robyn Thompson, thisbecame an integral part of The Thompson Method associated with questions frequently arising from stories told by women
Released Week 3
Module 3: Dr Robyn's Birth & Breastfeeding Plan Template
This is aimed at helping a woman create an understanding of what is most important for her in her unique circumstances to breastfeed her baby. It includes important information regarding Legal Consent, aiming to achieve fully informed discussions.
Released Week 4
Module 4: The Maternal Breast & Implications of Non-Human Milk (Formula)
Delve into the anatomy of the maternal breast and learn the truth about the composition of non-human milk (formula) and its implications for breastfeeding.
Released Week 5
Module 5: Maternal Breast Milk Production
Each mother and each baby are genetically, bio-physiologically, anatomically, neurologically, psychologically and emotionally unique.
Released Week 6
Module 6: Cranio Cervical, Oral Anatomy
Understand the close anatomical association between the function of the cranio-cervical spine and the oral cavity function, based on Dr Robyn's PhD research and experience.
Released Weeks 7 to 9
Module 7: The Heart of the Program - Nipple Trauma, Face-to-Breast Symmetry & Fine Tuning
This is the most clinically significant section of the curriculum, and the most unique.
You'll work through Dr Robyn's complete fine tuning methodology, supported by 30 hours of observational footage of Dr Robyn working directly with mothers and babies in real clinical situations.
There is no other breastfeeding education program in the world that offers this.
You'll learn to recognise the subtle anatomical signs that predict nipple trauma, understand the specific adjustments that resolve them, and develop the observational precision that can only come from watching a master practitioner at work, across dozens of different cases.
Released Week 10
Module 8: Oral Devices and Gentle Breast Expressing
Learn how specific oral devices affect breastfeeding so you can help women reduce the risk of complications.
Released Week 11
Practical Implementation
Real life techniques for implementing your new knowledge in your practice, including how to deliver the Beautiful Breastfeeding prenatal education program to your own clients.
Choose the plan that works for you
Everyone’s journey is unique. A minimum of 3 months is required to complete the curriculum. Start at whatever commitment level feels right and if life gets in the way, simply extend at our member rate of $99/month until you're done.
"Implementing The Thompson Method into my practice has been invaluable."
And other kind words from health professionals like you.
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"Before starting the Academy, I felt excited to gain a deeper knowledge for the unique individual mother and her unique baby. Working directly under the amazing Dr Robyn Thompson and the lovely Rachael has been so inspiring to me: not only the wisdom and experience but the overall gentle language is absolutely beautiful.
If you have a passion for guiding mothers during pregnancy to prepare for a stress-free and pain-free journey, this is the place for you."
Jill - Doula, TMBE
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"Joining the Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy and undertaking the education has been a transformative experience for me.
The education will challenge existing beliefs and knowledge, perhaps there will be some unpacking of personal experiences or some unlearning to do; but you’re never alone in that and are always thoughtfully supported.
The mentorship is beyond what I expected and far more extensive than I’ve experienced in other courses."
Andrea, Doula, TMBE
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"As a healthcare provider I’m very scientifically minded and the emphasis on the anatomy really made sense to me.
I was pleasantly surprised about how the online modules and weekly calls in the Academy were structured. I was able to work through them in my own time and catch up with any calls I wasn’t able to make in person. What’s even more amazing is the support I have received from the senior team since being certified. I feel so blessed to be part of such an incredible, unique group of women and professionals. It’s truly been an amazing journey so far"
Stephanie Lang, Thompson Method Practitioner, USA
Common Questions
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Dr Robyn spent 50 years building this.
You can access it today.
The Thompson Method Educator Pathway gives you the evidence-based framework, the prenatal education tools, and the ongoing mentorship to show up fully equipped for the breastfeeding conversations that matter most.
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