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

You don't have to figure out breastfeeding alone.
 

What is the Thompson Method?

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

The Thompson Breastfeeding Method is a gentle, evidence-based guidance created by Dr Robyn Thompson, a midwife with over 45 years of experience who was awarded a PhD for her research into why so many women were being discharged from the hospital with painful nipple trauma and other breastfeeding complications such as engorgement & mastitis.

As a Thompson Method certified Educator I can offer you and your partner step-by-step guidance in a supportive setting through the Beautiful Breastfeeding Program.

What the course covers:

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.

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.

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.

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.

*I can also offer Beautiful Breastfeeding as a 'fast-track' class scheduled in 2 sessions to accommodate those whose estimated due date is fast approaching.
 

Additional benefits:

As well as the course itself, you will also receive access to:

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.

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.

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

Plus 3 free guides

Your Partner's Guide

Empower your partner to advocate for you during birth and breastfeeding with this short video series from Dr Robyn Thompson.
 

Guide for the Grandparents
Prepare your family, friends and in-laws so that they know how to best support you in your birth and breastfeeding journey.
 

Guide for your Healthcare Team
Inform your healthcare team about The Thompson Method so that they can understand what's important to you, and why!

 

Feel fully prepared and confident.

With proactive education and support you will:
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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