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The Thompson Method Carried Me Through My Breastfeeding Journey

My breastfeeding journey didn’t go the way I had planned. After an unexpected emergency caesarean, the golden hours were disrupted and I quickly found myself in pain, overwhelmed, and unsure if I would ever be able to breastfeed my baby. Despite preparing during pregnancy, those early days were incredibly challenging, and the conflicting advice I received left me feeling confused and discouraged.

Reaching out to The Thompson Method was a turning point. I only wish I had done it sooner. Their calm, gentle, and consistent guidance helped my son learn to feed effectively — and for the first time, breastfeeding became pain-free and something I could truly enjoy. The support didn’t stop once feeding improved; throughout the months that followed, whenever challenges arose with milk supply, reflux, or sleep, the team was always there with reassurance and practical, personalised advice.

I am now nine months into exclusively breastfeeding, and it has become one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The Thompson Method meets you exactly where you are and supports you through real moments and real challenges. Being part of the Thompson Method family is one of the best decisions I made for myself and my baby, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

The Thompson Method helped me take one of my biggest fears - not being able to breastfeed - and helped me feel educated and confident that it was possible!

As a working mom I was able to make educated decisions about mine and my daughter’s breastfeeding journey. We’ve made it to our goal of one year and are so happy we could do it! With the help of Them Thompson Method! Thank you!

I cant say enough to express my gratitude to Rachel. She helped me at a time point where I felt very stuck and helped me breastfeed with ease. She was available to me when I needed her and was so nurturing. The thompson method is beautiful, structured and most importantly, IT WORKS

Wow, what a difference this course made for me! I struggled with cracked, bleeding nipples for 6 weeks with my first baby, and I knew that there HAD to be a better way. I wish I had found the Thompson Method sooner. I joined when expecting baby number 2, and our breastfeeding journey was SO, SO much better. I felt encouraged and supported. The gentle method was right for me and baby. I knew what to ask the hospital for to set us up for success. I felt confident. She latched like a pro immediately. I had a minimal amount of nipple pain for only 2 weeks. My supply is stronger, and baby is doing exceptionally well with breastfeeding. 9 months in, and I felt like I was able to ask my questions and get the help I needed along the way!

Evidence based support for breastfeeding mums and their families is so important. I love how TTM focuses on the whole journey of pregnancy, birth and beyond because it's that initial preparation that has made the most difference for me. The team provide timely responses to queries and seek to understand the nuances of each mother's unique circumstance.

I am so glad I found Dr. Robyn’s Breastfeeding Method. Breastfeeding is not necessarily innate. It’s a skill and the Thompson Method teaches you just that. It’s about understanding not only the technique but the whole emotional and physical process. I wish more women had access to this knowledge because it would make their lives 100% easier!

I purchased the course a few days after giving birth to my daughter. She had a lip tie and was struggling to breastfeed at first. The hospital insisted on giving her a bottle with formula, but I was determined to breastfeed. We used a nipple shield at first, which I was grateful for because it meant we didn’t need the bottle. At the hospital I was made to feel like my supply wasn’t enough to feed my baby and they suggested various holds that felt so awkward and uncomfortable. No matter how many positions we tried or pillows we used, it just didn’t feel right.

Then I watched a few videos from The Thompson Method and everything changed. First was the position your mother suggested. I was able to relax my arms, cradle my baby, and snuggle up while she nursed. That made such a HUGE difference for me and gave me hope that we could do this. Then through her guidance, we were able to transition off the nipple shield after a few months.

I’m proud to say that my daughter just turned 2, and I’m still breastfeeding her on demand. These teachings not only set me up to successfully breastfeed, but more importantly as a first time mom, it made me feel empowered and fully capable of feeding my baby. I now understand how my body works and the natural beauty of breastfeeding. I recommend this course to every new mom I know and am so beyond grateful to have this wisdom that I can pass down to my daughter one day. My experience with breastfeeding started out as stressful, overwhelming, and hard, but ended up being effortless, empowering, and a cherished time in my motherhood journey that I will always look back on with fondness.

The Thompson Method was sooo different from what I learned in a hospital birthing class and another birthing class I purchased online. I had seen an ad of Robyn Thompson explaining a small bit of her method and it seemed so much more intuitive than what I learned at the hospital, so I decided to purchase her course and I am so glad that I did. Breastfeeding for the first time still has its challenges in the first few weeks, but with the knowledge from the courses and the Facebook support group, I was able to overcome those initial challenges. Aside from those, my baby did have wonderful latch right from the beginning. I know that a large part of that is just that my baby instinctively knew what to do, and that he didn't have any issues impeding his latch. But I also believe that because I knew what to do in those first golden hours, I didn't throw him off track or get in the way of his instincts. Thanks to Robyn's experience and courses. I highly recommend The Thompson Method.

A great resource, very helpful, I’m very happy I joined this group!

I’ve been a student of The Thompson Method for over a year, first as a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator, and now as a Practitioner. As an RN, I highly value Dr. Robin’s research along with both her and her team’s many years of experience guiding women in their breastfeeding journey. My own clients are showing me that this method works! Women are being empowered to trust their instincts, understand intra-oral function of their baby’s mouth, how to gently guide baby to breast, and how to fine tune their positioning to prevent or heal painful nipple trauma.

I was fortunate enough to discover The Thompson Method during pregnancy. I am so grateful to have this information prior to my breastfeeding journey. As I await the birth of my baby, I feel confident about the best way to begin our breastfeeding journey, with the knowing I have lifetime access to this course, and will be leaning into the support that this community offers.

Such a supportive group. You never feel alone when you’re struggling . Everyone is so kind , respectful and helpful. 100% recommend to anyone struggling or just looking to prepare for their bundle of joy!

I wholeheartedly recommend the Thompson Method of breastfeeding 1000%. This is the one and only breastfeeding course you need. It will give you confidence, courage and calm whether this is your first baby or your fifth. I felt so much more knowledgeable and less stressed, with the simpler approach that the Thompson method brought, than all my friends who learned with other programs & had traditionally trained lactation consultants. I was able to avoid the main challenges many women face and was guided carefully thru the transitions of early breastfeeding. The Thompson Method consultants helped me overcome early challenges of painful feeding and oversupply so that we had a wonderful breastfeeding journey, 19 months with first baby and 21 months with second baby. I will refresh with this program again if I have another baby.

When I first became pregnant, I found the Thompson method course. It was a great resource tool.
After the delivery of my first born, I had a lot of differing views from lactation specialists and nurses causing me wavering confidence in my journey leading to nipple damage and trauma. After going back to the Thompson method basics my nipple pain and trauma had disappeared. With help from dr Thomason’s team on Facebook group I was able to breast feed my son for 14 months. With my second child I have stuck with the principles provided by the course and haven’t had any issues that weren’t resolve able by following the Thompson method.
Every group I’ve joined where I see another mother struggling I fully recommend the group and advice given from the admins.
I love you TTM!

I took several different courses during my pregnancy—covering everything from birth preparation to breastfeeding—but The Thompson Method was by far the most useful and impactful.

Thanks to this course and the incredible support from the Facebook community, I’ve had a beautiful, empowering, and deeply enjoyable breastfeeding journey. It wasn’t easy in the beginning—I struggled with latching issues and mastitis—but I chose to follow Dr. Robyn’s method rather than the conflicting advice I received from hospital staff (including nurses, midwives, and lactation consultants). That decision made all the difference. My issues resolved quickly, and I’m now still successfully breastfeeding—and truly enjoying—my 14-month-old.

One of the biggest sources of support for me has been the Q&A videos and the Facebook group. In those early weeks, I had so many questions and doubts. To my surprise and relief, I found that almost every question I had had already been asked in the group—and thoughtfully answered by Dr. Robyn or her incredibly kind and knowledgeable team. It was so illuminating and comforting to know that I wasn’t alone, and that no question was considered too much or too silly (even if I sometimes worried they were). Every answer was shared with warmth, compassion, and zero judgment.

What sets this course apart is not just its effectiveness, but how comprehensive and supportive it is. It goes far beyond breastfeeding, offering valuable insights into pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. If I had known how complete this course was, it would have been the only one I’d taken.

This is the only course I recommend to pregnant women—wholeheartedly and without hesitation. It gave me the tools, knowledge, and support I needed to navigate early motherhood with confidence, and I’m so grateful for the beautiful breastfeeding journey it helped me create.

Completely transformed my breastfeeding experience. From the information I received from the Thompson Method I was able to breastfeed pain-free for two babies. The access to their Facebook group is invaluable when you are searching for answers at 2am for how to help your baby with whatever issue they are experiencing. Both babies had allergies, which may have been shrugged off as colic by the GP, but with the knowledge from the Thompson Method I was able to identify the allergens in the breastmilk and was quickly able to alleviate their suffering resulting in much happier babies. Without this knowledge who knows how many hours of crying and pain we would have had to endure. The price is also very reasonable. I recommend the Thompson Method to every pregnant person I know. Thank you Thompson Method! You are truly life changing.

With my second born, I decided to prepare better in order to give my breastfeeding experience the highest succes possible. The Thompson method made the difference between failure and big success. What a great educational material, direct support, and loving community is this!!
Thank you, also on behalf of my baby 👶

The program was more than just a course, it was a support system and community which underpinned my whole journey. I loved learning the different aspects, it helped the whole thing make sense. There is so much more to breastfeeding than I realised, and with the videos and course material there is always an answer or someone who has experienced what you need help on. I still go back an search or watch things today after 9 months of successfully breastfeeding.

The Thompson Method and Rachael Austin have been fundamentally pivotal in my breastfeeding journeys. My three children, born in 2020, 2022, and 2024, have all benefited from the advice and one-on-one help I received. I booked a breastfeeding rescue with my first baby after battling bleeding nipples and terrible pain. Within one video conference with Rachael in 2020, the pain was gone along with the bleeding. She saved my ability to breastfeed, and for that I will forever be grateful beyond words. With my second baby, I had an emergency C-section due to severe food poisoning. Using what I had learned about breast stimulation from the Thompson Method, I was able to get my milk to come in using hand expression. I never needed a pump. My son, though he stayed in the NICU for 8 days, never received formula because I was able to produce enough milk to feed him. This was entirely due to the information I learned from the Thompson Method. With my third child, our breastfeeding journey has been less eventful, and has gone smoothly, all thanks to the Thompson Method. I will forever be thankful for the people who helped me, both to Rachael Austin, and to all the moderators who answered my posts. May God bless each one of you. Thank you!!

Such a great service and community for new mothers. A wealth of knowledge, compassion and love to help us through those early days of motherhood and beyond. Dr Robyn's daughter and the team are wonderful :-)