Your Breastfeeding Coach

As soon as you join, we'll get to work finding the closest, most suitable certified guide for you.  Once connected, you'll schedule a time that's most suitable for you.  If you're estimated due date is approaching quickly, just talk with your guide and she'll do her very best to accommodate your needs.

This is your journey and we want the absolute best for you. 

We encourage to choose whichever program resonates with you the most.  

If you're feeling confident, and would just like to feel supported throughout your journey, you might like to go with the Starter Program.

If you would like to breastfeed and you're feeling a little unsure about how it all works, and love the idea of having a community of women to support you, then the Bundle would be perfect for you (it includes a Masterclass all about Colostrum and how to collect it).

If you're absolutely determined to breastfeed (perhaps you had a difficult time first time around) or you're feeling anxious because your due date is approaching quickly, then this Coaching program is definitely for you.

It's a hold your hand process, with gentle guidance and personalised support from a certified Thompson Method guide - someone who has graduated from the Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy.

Whether you're a first-time mother or you've been through it all before, The Thompson Method program options will guide you step-by-step so you can avoid common breastfeeding complications—even if you've experienced them in the past.

Once you've completed payment here, you'll be taken to our directory where you can choose and connect with your preferred coach.  

In the Thompson Method Coaching program, breastfeeding is the core focus, and it's likely the information shared in your antenatal class will be different to what’s shared in our program. 

According to Dr Robyn Thompson's research, commonly taught forceful techniques are closely linked to painful nipple trauma. In fact, in her research of women experiencing nipple damage, 85% of them were using the most commonly taught technique: cross-cradle.

You’ll also come to understand that the decisions you make during your labour and birth will greatly influence your breastfeeding journey. That means having access to this information will also help you reduce the risk of complications for your labour and birth.

This is the only program where you'll learn The Thompson Method, and it’s designed to help you fully prepare you for your breastfeeding journey, give you the tools to know how to best manage breastfeeding when you arrive home, provide you with information on how to quickly overcome pain if you start to feel it and much, much more.

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."

The Thompson Method Coaching Program is designed for pregnant women only. If you’re already breastfeeding and experiencing some challenges, The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program may be more suitable for you.

This self-guided program addresses common complications such as painful nipples, low supply, and engorgement. Plus you'll gain access to The Breastfeeding Club for 24/7 online support to get you through the challenging times. 

However, if your challenge is more complex, or you’re feeling overwhelmed, a private one-on-one Breastfeeding Rescue with a Thompson Method Certified Practitioner may be more appropriate for 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. 

By adopting The Thompson Method, you are more likely to experience a positive breastfeeding outcome.

But it’s not just the method; it’s the belief behind The Thompson Method. A belief that every woman and her baby is unique. It’s a belief that every baby will be born in its own time; not at the convenience of hospital policy. It’s an understanding of the importance of the first breastfeed and that routine procedures should not interrupt or delay this precious time between a mother and her baby. It’s knowledge of how breast milk is produced that empowers the woman to know what to do and trust that her baby innately knows what to do, too. It’s having respect for the strength of one woman to give birth to her baby, with full support of how incredible both she and her baby are.

The aim of The Thompson Method is to share factual information with a woman in pregnancy so she can be more empowered and confident when giving birth so she can get her breastfeeding journey off to a positive start.

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.  

And remember: You have 6 months access to daily video calls in the 'Care & Connect' community, plus lifetime access to the Breastfeeding Club for ongoing guidance and support.

Absolutely! Whether you're a first-time mother or you've been through it all before, your certified Thompson Method Guide will be there with you step-by-step so you can avoid common breastfeeding complications—even if you've experienced them in the past.

The Thompson Method can be effective for every kind of mother and baby—mothers breastfeeding for the first time or the last; mothers who’ve had breast surgery or who’ve been told they have insufficient glandular tissue, hyperplasia, or tubular breasts; mothers with large breasts or flat or inverted nipples; twins; C-section; NICU babies; and babies with tongue- or lip-tie concerns.

Your Thompson Method Certified Guide will work with you to book you in  and will walk you through the material on those group calls. You'll also receive access to our online learning platform and downloadable birth and breastfeeding plan template that you can access from any internet-enabled device.

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 you may like to book a free discovery call and our team will point you in the right direction.

(Please note, a discovery call is to help you work out the options available to you.  This is not a breastfeeding support call) 

The Thompson Method Coaching Program occurs in either four, 60-90-minute sessions (one each week) or in one, all-day session. (Check with your Guide to see if the all-day option is available.)
Inside the accompanying Breastfeeding Program, you'll have access to 20+ hours of video content. But don't worry! The course is divided into short lessons so you can go at your own pace, discovering new information as you need it.

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!

Your purchase includes lifetime access to the Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program and the support group (The Breastfeeding Club), so you can revisit the program as your family grows.

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.