When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was determined to make breastfeeding work. Again, it was challenging, but I preserved, we spent a week in hospital when he was two weeks old due to poor weight gain and I was advised to just feed, feed, feed. I was in agony, by GP commenced me on xxxx to increase my supply, I expressed after every feed and toped up with a supply line at every breast feed. Not an easy routine with a toddler, I would envy women who were able to sit in a coffee shop and feed in public. My public feeding was spent in department store parents lounges! We continued for 5 months and then it all became too much as I returned to work part time. As a midwife I was trained in the cross cradle, nipple to nose and it has taken unlearning, however the Thompson Method works, I wish I had of know about it 23 years ago.
The Thompson Method is a gentle, evidence-based method towards a gentle birth
and pain-free breastfeeding experience. It was created by Dr Robyn Thompson, a
midwife with over 50 year’s experience who was awarded a PhD for her research
into why so many women were being discharged from hospital with painful nipple
trauma and other breastfeeding complications such as engorgement & mastitis
The Thompson Method is a new, gentle approach that is backed by research and that challenges commonly taught forceful techniques. This proven method helps women overcome pain, stress and overwhelm, even in the presence of existing painful and stressful complications. It’s likely to be quite opposite to what you will be taught (or have been taught) in most hospitals, and it works! Thanks to the research, knowledge and experience behind The Thompson Method, women are reclaiming their power so that they can breastfeed their babies for as long as they choose.
I understand how challenging it can be for a breastfeeding mother and her baby
experiencing complications, particularly after a difficult or traumatic birth. My aim is
that you feel heard, respected and you will be guided and supported towards
overcoming your unique challenge. I cannot offer a 100% guarantee for a perfect
outcome. However, I aim to provide a personalised service with a duty of care for the
wellbeing of you and your baby.
Personalised support for mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding and want gentle, effective help using The Thompson Method.
One-to-one breastfeeding support from the comfort of your home.
Complete education to prepare you for a confident breastfeeding journey.
Group or one-to-one classes based on The Thompson Method.
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