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Begin your breastfeeding journey with personalised education and support.

Individual or small group classes, designed to help pregnant women prepare for their labour, birth and a gentle, pain-free breastfeeding experience.

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Begin your
breastfeeding
journey with
personalised
education and support.

Beautiful Breastfeeding is a small group program, based on The Thompson Method, designed to prepare pregnant women and their partners for a gentle, pain-free breastfeeding experience.

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You don't have to figure out breastfeeding alone.

Breastfeeding complications are common, and trying to sort out sound guidance from misguided opinions can be tricky.

With a Thompson Method certified guide (that is, an Educator or Practitioner), you and your partner receive face-to-face classes (online or in-person) with personalised guidance as you prepare for your birth and breastfeeding journey.

You don't have to figure out breastfeeding
alone.

Breastfeeding complications are common, and trying to sort out sound guidance from misguided opinions can be tricky.

In the Beautiful Breastfeeding program, you and your partner get face-to-face access (virtually or in-person) to a whole support network of certified Thompson Method breastfeeding experts.

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Safe Space

to ask all your birth and breastfeeding questions

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Caring Community

so you know you're not alone on your journey

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Expert Assistance

to feel confident as you prepare for your estimated due date

Introducing the Beautiful Breastfeeding Program

Receive step-by-step guidance in a supportive setting. 

Over the course of four* weekly interactive classes, your certified guide will help you and your partner develop your unique birth and breastfeeding plan.

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Week 1

Preparing for Birth & Breastfeeding

Understand how your labour and birth experience can influence your breastfeeding journey, and feel prepared to advocate for your and your baby's needs.

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Week 2

How to establish breastfeeding

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.

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Week 3

How to sustain breastfeeding

Discover key principles to reducing volume-related complications and understand how to regulate your milk volume if any challenges arise.

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Week 4

Preventing nipple trauma 

Learn a gentle positioning method to help avoid or relieve painful, grazed, or damaged nipples—even if you've previously experienced nipple pain or trauma.

*Many Thompson Method certified guides also offer Beautiful Breastfeeding as a 'fast-track' class schedule in 2 sessions to accommodate those whose estimated due date is fast approaching.

Beautiful Breastfeeding also includes:

 
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Interactive "Ask a Midwife" Live Zoom Calls

Ask questions and receive personalised guidance from Dr Robyn Thompson and her experienced team of midwives and certified TM Practitioners.

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Live Group Support with Breastfeeding

Receive free support by Zoom to address any pain or discomfort that arises over the early days and first week of breastfeeding.

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The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program

*Lifetime access to the Thompson Method Breastfeeding Course with 24/7 support in the Breastfeeding Club. 

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EXCLUSIVE BONUS 1
A Healthcare Provider's Guide to the Thompson Method

A special video from Dr Robyn to help your medical team support you to achieve your breastfeeding goals.

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EXCLUSIVE BONUS 2
A Partner's Guide to the Thompson Method

A video series from Dr Robyn specifically designed to help your partner or advocate best support during birth and breastfeeding.

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EXCLUSIVE BONUS 3
A Grandparent's Guide to the Thompson Method

Dr Robyn's special video series for your family and friends, offering suggestion on how they can best support you and your baby in your journey.

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Connect your way.

In-Person Local Support

Meet in-person with a local Thompson Method certified Educator and other expecting mothers in your local community.

Online Small Groups

Meet online with a Thompson Method Certified Educator and other expecting mothers from around the world (Individual or group classes available).

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The Beautiful Breastfeeding program teaches
The Thompson Method—a gentle, natural approach proven to reduce the risk of common breastfeeding complications.

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The Beautiful Breastfeeding program teaches
The Thompson Method—a gentle, natural approach proven to reduce the risk of common breastfeeding complications.

FIND A CERTIFIED GUIDE ⟩
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL >

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Find your Thompson Method Certified Guide.

If you're pregnant, look for an Educator (TMBE).  If you're experiencing painful nipples look for a TMBP or TMBE-AP (Advanced Practice).  
For more complex breastfeeding challenges, look for a TMBP.

Click on your country below

 
Australia
USA & Canada
United Kingdom
Asia/New Zealand

Australia  - Queensland

Toowoomba, QLD

Faye Morton, TMBE
Educator

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Brisbane, QLD

Andrea Dickson, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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Beaudesert, QLD

Sarah Jackson, TMBP/TMBE
Practitioner, IBCLC, Doula

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Mackay, QLD

Bonnie Simpson, TMBE
Educator

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Gympie, QLD

Dawn Shalom, TMBP/TMBE
Practitioner, End. Midwife

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Charters Towers, QLD

Lisa Fraser, TMBE
Educator, Midwife

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Fitzgibbon, QLD

Jo Brookfield, TMBE
Educator, Midwife

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Hervey Bay, QLD

Meg Carlin, TMBE
Educator

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Australia  - New South Wales / ACT

Newcastle, NSW

Megan Boardman, TMBE-AP
AP Educator

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Marsfield, NSW

Chrystal Gardiman,TMBE
with Kelly Faytrouni, TMBP

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Marsfield, NSW

Kelly Faytrouni, TMBP
Practitioner, Nurse, IBCLC

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Gosford, NSW

Rhiannon James, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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Maitland, NSW

Shannon Forsyth, TMBP/TMBE
Practitioner, Educator, Nurse

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Castle Hill, NSW

Cassandra Fitzgerald, TMBE
Educator

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Gordon, NSW

Lyn Manor, TMBE
Educator

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North Sydney, NSW

Minji Hall, TMBE
Educator

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Higgins, ACT

Kimberley Riding, TMBE
Educator

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Australia  - Victoria

Lauriston, VIC

Penny Chote, TMBP/TMBE
Practitioner, Nurse

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Eltham, VIC

Di Diddle, TMBE-AP
Educator

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Wangaratta, VIC

Olivia Szeligiewicz, TMBP
Practitioner, Chiropractor

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Northcote, VIC

Candace Borg, TMBE
Educator, Doula, Naturpath

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Ivanhoe, VIC

Stephanie Dalo, TMBE
Educator

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Australia  - South Australia/West Australia

Perth, WA

Amy Banham, TMBE
Educator, Nurse

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Clarkson, WA

Deborah Godber, TMBE
Educator, Midwife

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Perth, WA

Sarah Nicholls, TMBE
Educator, Midwife

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Kununurra, WA

Emma Shine, TMBE
Educator

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Prospect, SA

Rebecca Urban, TMBE-AP
AP Educator, Naturopath

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Asia / New Zealand

Singapore

Venetia Lim, TMBE
Educator

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New Plymouth, NZ

Jess Childs, TMBE
Educator

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USA/Canada - Eastern Time Zone

Bradford, PA, USA

Stephanie Lang, TMBP
Practitioner, Educator

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Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Kellie Soltis, TMBP/TMBE
Practitioner, Phys. Therapist

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Wayne, PA, USA

Karen Zamperini, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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Cleveland, TN, USA

Elizabeth Durbin, TMBE
Educator

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Walkerton, IN, USA

Katelyn Reed, TMBE-AP
Educator

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Roanoke, VA, USA

Ayla Hartless, TMBE
Educator

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Winchester, VA, USA

Amanda Messick, TMBE
Educator

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Richmond, VA, USA

Alina Kruse, TMBE
Educator

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Greenville, SC, USA

Samantha Olson, TMBE
Educator

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Southbury, CT, USA

Emily Japs, TMBE
Educator

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Freeland, MI, USA

Rebecca Thomas, TMBE
Educator

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St Thomas, ON, Canada

Faith Romzek, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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USA/Canada - Central/Mountain Time Zone

Memphis, TN, USA

Morgan Lucier, TMBE
Educator

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Hampton, AR, USA

Melissa Robbins, TMBE
Educator

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Huntsville, AL, USA

Kandi Nichols, TMBE
Educator

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Northport, AL, USA

Jill Duke, TMBE-AP
Educator, Doula

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Brittany Sherbondy, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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Chandler, AZ, USA

Tyanne Van, TMBE
Educator, FNP

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Eagle Mountain, UT, USA

Tricia Ellis, TMBE
Educator

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Becker, MN, USA

Adrianna Paumen, TMBE
Educator, RN, BSN

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Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Sarah Ellscheid, TMBE
Educator

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USA/Canada - Pacific Time

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Melanie Matthews, TMBP
Practitioner, RN, IBCLC

Learn More

Surrey, BC, Canada

Ayoe Ingemann, TMBE
Educator, Doula

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Red Deer, AB, Canada

Pamela Armstrong, TMBE
Educator, Nurse, Twins 

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United Kingdom

London, UK

Anika Patel, TMBP
Practitioner

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Birmingham, UK

Nida Manan, TMBP
Practitioner

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Essex, UK

Susanna Jackson, TMBE-AP
Educator

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East Hampshire, UK

Lucy Walters, TMBE
Educator

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Asia / New Zealand

Singapore

Venetia Lim, TMBE
Educator

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New Plymouth, NZ

Jess Childs, TMBE
Educator

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What mothers have to say about The Thompson Method, the foundation of Beautiful Breastfeeding...

 
"Mother and baby share a special moment during breastfeeding - 5 star review"
★★★★★

I had my baby boy on Monday via an emergency c-section. The midwives on the ward are amazed this is my first baby and we are feeding so well. 
I know that without your research and the course, it would be a whole different story! I feel confident with my breastfeeding journey and appreciate the support you continue to provide in the private group.

- Amanda J.

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★★★★★

I actually WANT to breastfeed my baby after birth. She’s a little over 24hrs old, and our breastfeeding journey is already 1,000x better than my last four.
By this time I usually had cracked and bleeding nipples, but thanks to The Thompson Method, it is painless and inviting. Things are going amazingly and she latches like a champion all on her own.

- Natalie W.

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★★★★★

It's so scary to be a first time mom,. You have to worry about pregnancy, labor, delivery and everything else that comes after that. But having the knowledge from the Thompson Method has made my breastfeeding journey amazing!
I am now 4 months [exclusively breastfeeding] and breastfeeding has been by far the most enjoyable part of being a mom.

- Stacey

Feel fully prepared and confident.

With proactive education and support from your Thompson Method Certified Educator and the Beautiful Breastfeeding program, you will:

Pink checkmark  Enjoy a sense of community as you prepare for birth and breastfeeding.

Pink checkmark  Feel confident and in control of your labour, birth, and breastfeeding journey, even in the event of a planned or emergency C-section.

Pink checkmark  Understand how to reduce the risk of breastfeeding complications, even if you've experienced them in the past.

Pink checkmark Know that your partner is prepared to support your breastfeeding goals from the start.

Pink checkmark Establish and maintain your breast milk supply so you can provide the best possible nutrition for your baby, for as long as you choose.

Pink checkmark Feel ready to self-advocate and give your baby the best possible start to breastfeeding.

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Feel fully prepared and confident.

With proactive education and support from your Thompson Method Certified Educator and the Beautiful Breastfeeding program, you will:

Pink checkmark  Enjoy a sense of community as you prepare for birth and breastfeeding.

Pink checkmark  Feel empowered and in control of your labour, birth, and breastfeeding journey, even in the event of a planned or emergency C-section.

Pink checkmark  Understand how to reduce the risk of breastfeeding complications, even if you've experience them in the past.

Pink checkmark Know that your partner is prepared to support your breastfeeding goals from the start.

Pink checkmark Establish and maintain your breast milk supply so you can provide the best possible nutrition for your baby, for as long as you choose.

Pink checkmark Feel ready to self-advocate and give your baby the best possible start to breastfeeding.

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Our Certified Educators are here for you.

Our ultimate aim is to help you to reduce the risk of painful breastfeeding complications so that you can not only be in control of your breastfeeding journey, but so you can truly enjoy the precious time spent between a mother and her baby." - Dr Robyn

 

Dr Robyn Thompson, PhD

★ 50+ years of midwifery and breastfeeding expertise
★ 54,000+ mothers and professionals helped globally

Breastfeeding can be beautiful.

 
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Connect with a Certified Educator.


If there's no Certified Educator near you, don't worry! We offer online options so everyone can participate.

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Feel confident and prepared.


Discover an gentle approach to positioning and latching, know how to establish and maintain your breast milk supply, and understand how to avoid painful nipples from the start.

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Breastfeed for as long as you choose.


Even if you encounter challenges, you’ll feel at ease knowing Dr Robyn, her team, and our incredible community have your back at any stage of your birth and breastfeeding journey.

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The best time to focus on breastfeeding is before your baby arrives.


Three good reasons to skip past "wait and see"...

Postpartum can be overwhelming.

Adding a tiny one to your life is a big transition! You'll be navigating new normals and learning so much on the fly. By learning to breastfeed now, you'll be able to enjoy the journey instead of worrying through it.

You'll soon have less free time.

It's no secret that newborns require time and energy—all of which are in short supply in those early days and weeks. Use the "extra" time you have now to grow your knowledge and confidence.

Early complications can derail breastfeeding.

Mothers who experience complications in the early hours and days of breastfeeding are more likely to give up before they want to. With advance preparation, you're less likely to experience those complications.

FIND A CERTIFIED GUIDE >
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL

The best time to focus on breastfeeding is before your baby arrives.


Three good reasons to skip past "wait and see"...

Postpartum can be overwhelming.

Adding a tiny one to your life is a big transition! You'll be navigating new normals and learning so much on the fly. By learning to breastfeed now, you'll be able to enjoy the journey instead of worrying through it.

You'll soon have less free time.

It's no secret that newborns require time and energy—all of which are in short supply in those early days and weeks. Use the "extra" time you have now to grow your knowledge and confidence.

Early complications can derail breastfeeding.

Mothers who experience complications in the early hours and days of breastfeeding are more likely to give up before they want to. With advance preparation, you're less likely to experience those complications.

FIND A CERTIFIED GUIDE >
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL

Beautiful Breastfeeding is the personalised guidance and support you and your baby deserve.

Learn the gentle, natural approach and have permission to trust your instincts, your body, and your baby through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond.

 
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BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL

Beautiful Breastfeeding is the
personalised guidance and support you and your baby deserve.

Learn the gentle, natural approach and have permission to trust your instincts, your body, and your baby through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond.

 
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BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL >

Common Questions

 

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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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
Get Certified
Gift Vouchers

Get to Know Us
Our Mission
The Thompson Method
3 Golden Hours
Dr Robyn Thompson
Reviews

Other Resources
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.


Copyright © The Thompson Method. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy Policy   |    Terms Of Use    |    Medical Disclaimer

Made with  đŸ–€  by 4 Good