The most significant difference is that an IBCLC has not graduated from The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy.  Some may say that they 'practice' The Thompson Method'.  However, this is simply not the case, if they have not been certified.

It's important to recognise that some of our TMBPs may also be IBCLCs.  Some are Midwives, Nurses and a range of other health professional qualifications - all committed to helping you overcome your unique breastfeeding complication.

The primary role of a certified Educator is to teach The Thompson Method to pregnant women in preparation for their birth and breastfeeding journey.

A certified Practitioner is a registered health professional who is qualified to help breastfeeding women overcome existing breastfeeding complications.  A Practitioner may also offer the Beautiful Breastfeeding program to pregnant women too!

All certified guides have graduated from The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy.

When you book a certified Practitioner directly, you'll be dealing with her directly from go to whoa!  Pricing is based on the services that she provides.  You can discuss all the details with her when you connect.

A Breastfeeding Rescue, is with our team of specialist Practitioners and is booked via our website.

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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.

Our Thompson Method Practitioners have experience with almost all kinds of situations—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.

And you have the added reassurance to know that they have ongoing mentorship from Dr Robyn and her team of specialist Practitioners to offer support whenever the need arises.

Once you've schedule a time, your Thompson Method Certified Practitioner will send you a link to a Zoom meeting or Skype call.

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 overcome painful and stressful complications.

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) 

Please check with your certified Practitioner to determined whether in-person sessions are an option.

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.