The Thompson Method Reviews

Name: The Thompson Method
Address: 2/2 Cypress Ave, Masthead Drive, 2/2 Cypress Ave, Masthead Drive, Rainbow Beach
Rating: 4.97

5.0 Rating 314 Reviews

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of reviewers recommend The Thompson Method

About The Thompson Method:

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 45 years 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 challenges the forceful breastfeeding techniques, linked with painful nipple trauma, that are commonly taught in most hospitals. It’s for ALL women who want to breastfeed, but particularly those giving birth in the hospital system because it offers a gentle alternative to help women AVOID the most common and painful breastfeeding complications.

But it’s more than just the technique on how to get a good latch. It is that, but it’s so much more...

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The Thompson Method 5 star review on 28th April 2025

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“This program blessed my family so much! My baby had no problems latching. In fact, the night we stayed at the hospital the nurses kept sending in other nurses to see the baby with the “perfect latch”. I was so proud! She gained back more than her birthweight by 1 week, and I owe all of it to the education I received from the Thompson Method. I recommend this to ALL first time moms and any mamas who have struggled with previous breastfeeding experiences. Not only does this course guide you as a beginner, but it can correct any issues you’ve had with baby’s latch or mom’s anatomy that the doctor’s have made seem hopeless. Tongue ties and nipple size don’t matter when you’re following the guidance found in this course.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 29th November 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“Breastfeeding for One whole year!! 🤱🏻 Greatest accomplishment of my life! So blessed to have found the Thompson method since my journey started off rough, and then I trusted the process and listened to my body and my baby. Which is why I love the Thompson method most naturally, stress free way of teaching breastfeeding. After that it has been so smooth and pain free and so amazing! There’s nothing like the bond breastfeeding brings, though it’s the greatest sacrifice we can do. 🤍”

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Posted 3 days ago

Many congratulations on reaching one year, what an amazing achievement 😍 Thank you for sharing your story and those precious photos with us 🥰 Your dedication, trust in your body and your baby, and your perseverance through the challenges are nothing short of amazing, well done lovely 🌸 It’s beautiful to hear how the Thompson Method helped create a natural, stress free, and pain free experience for you and we feel honoured to be part of your journey 🩷 Thank you 🙏 Tamika - Team member 💕

Posted 2 days ago

“I cannot recommend this program enough! I remember taking my little man to his 2 month pediatric appt. After he was done being weighed, the nurse asked me if I was EBF him. I responded with a very proud, "yes!" She then said, "way to go mama, you must be feeding him 'miracle grow'...he has gained almost 2.5lbs in the last month!" EBF is a sacrifice and a choice that is definitely not made lightly. My body is tired. My body is sore and cramped from holding, nursing and burping him every few hours. My body is no longer mine for the next year (+)...but man is it worth it! There were never any concerns about his weight but getting a compliment like that is such a nice "boost" and a great feeling for a mom to hear ❤️ We are now 9 months into our journey. Thanks to this group and team, I was able to accomplish this milestone and I have zero fear of our continued breastfeeding journey ahead 💖 I wish I knew about this program with our first son. However, BECAUSE I did not, I can honestly say the difference between my experiences are incomparable ...this program covers EVERYTHING! It is run by a team of kind, attentive, professionals who are quick to respond/reply to your needs. They spread endless education and encouragement to the breastfeeding community. Do yourself (and little one) a favor and buy the program ❤️”

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Posted 1 week ago

What a beautiful reflection on your journey, thank you so much for sharing it with us ❤️ Your words beautifully capture the quiet strength, sacrifice, and deep love that come with breastfeeding. It truly is a choice made with so much care, a full-body, full heart & commitment that often goes unseen, yet it’s one of the most powerful things a mother can give We’re so thrilled that The Thompson Method could be part of this chapter with your second little one, and it's incredible to hear how empowered and confident you feel this time around. Sending you huge hugs and high fives from all of us! Congratulations on 9 amazing months and here’s to the many more nourishing moments still to come 🥰 Tamika - Team member 💕

Posted 6 days ago

“Just a note to say thank you to this course, we’ve just hit two years of breastfeeding 🥰 it was a rough start with a painful latch due to tongue tie, and a high flow and letdown but look at how far we’ve come. Never thought we’d make it to two years. Only bedtime and first thing in the morning when she wakes up now, but she’s loves it and no idea when or how we will eventually stop 😅”

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Posted 2 months ago

Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone and thank you for sharing your special photos! Two years of breastfeeding is such a beautiful achievement, and we’re so happy to have been a part of your journey. It’s wonderful to hear how much your little one still enjoys that special time with you. Every journey is unique, and you’ll find the right path forward when the time feels right. Warm Regards, Tamika x

Posted 2 months ago

“My baby turned one yesterday, also marking one year of successful breastfeeding! Thank you to The Thompson Method for educating me on how to breastfeed—without this supportive community, I would have been very unprepared at the time of his birth. The journey has had its ups and downs, but I’ve loved being able to nurse through all the challenges. The bond I’ve developed with my baby through breastfeeding is so special to me, and I’ll cherish the memories of this time for life. He’s been weaning himself a couple months already, so I’m not sure how much longer our journey will continue, but I’ll keep offering feeds a few times a day as long as it works for us.”

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Posted 3 months ago

Happy first birthday to your little one! 🎉 Congratulations on reaching such a wonderful milestone in your breastfeeding journey. We’re so happy to hear how the Thompson Method and our supportive community helped you feel prepared and confident from the very start. No matter how much longer your journey continues, we’re here for you, and we’re so grateful to be part of your story. Thanks so much for sharing! Tamika - Team member

Posted 3 months ago

“13 months and still nursing! This program helped me so much and I am so grateful to have found The Thompson Breastfeeding Method. The program gave me the education and confidence I needed to breastfeed. I am so glad I didn't depend on my brief time in the hospital for education. The lactation consultants meant the best, I am sure, but they only had so much time to spend with me and they were aggressive and overwhelming. My blood pressure actually shot through the roof after one of my visits because the consultant talked so fast and when she uninvitingly grabbed my breast to "show" me how to self express it hurt! Thankfully, I knew it wasn't supposed to hurt. They also insisted that I should hold my baby in the football hold and told me once my baby opened her mouth to shove her on the breast. There was nothing beautiful about the methods they showed me and quite frankly they scared me and I began to doubt whether I could do it or not. But then I remembered what this course taught me and how I should trust my natural instincts as a Mother. I remembered and began to feel empowered. With the help of another breastfeeding mother and nurse, I stood up for myself and put what I had learned in motion and my baby girl latched perfectly. I wish every Mother could take this course. I am forever grateful and so is my baby girl! The love I feel when my daughter reaches up to touch my face and looks into my eyes while nursing is one I have never felt before and our breastfeeding bond is one I will always cherish. Here is a photo of us in a breast milk bath. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this program!”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 13th January 2025

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Posted 3 months ago

Congratulations on your breastfeeding journey so far, you should be incredibly proud! What a beautiful photo and such special moment to capture and cherish forever. Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to us to hear how the Thompson method helped you feel empowered and supported in your journey. Warm Regards, Tamika x

Posted 3 months ago

“Almost 4 years ago, I started my journey with my daughter, with whom I struggled enormously with breastfeeding. The pain was so bad that I nearly gave up just 6 weeks into my breastfeeding journey. Between my breastfeeding consultant and the guidance I got from the Thompson method, I was able to overcome my struggles and breastfeed my daughter until she was 2.5 years old! It was an incredible bonding experience between us two. Less than a year after the end of my breastfeeding journey with my daughter, my son was born. With my son, I was hoping for a similar experience. He latched much easier and it seemed like we would have a smooth breastfeeding experience. However, it wasn't meant to be - I was diagnosed with breast cancer before he turned 4 months old. I was devastated especially because I had a much greater supply with him than with my daughter, and I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to feed him for too long. I reached out to the Thomspon Method group again for guidance in how to handle my situation. I ended up breastfeeding him until I started chemo on his actual 4 month birthday, collecting as much extra milk as possible. In the end, my son was blessed with such a great supply of breastmilk that I was able to extend his breastfeeding journey by 2 months! Having given my son his last bags of frozen breast milk the yesterday, I reached out to the Thompson Method group again, this time for emotional support, as I was feeling overwhelmed by the prospect that I would never give or make my own breastmilk again. This is when I felt the incredible sense of community and outpouring of support that felt my grief over the premature end of my breastfeeding journey and simulataneously inspired me to continue on my road to recovery from my illness. This is a community that is there for you no matter where your journey takes you, from the administrators to the group members. I am grateful to have stuck with them till the very end.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 11th January 2025

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Posted 3 months ago

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story with us, you are such an inspiration. Although your journeys have been different, you should be so proud of everything you have been able to achieve and those smiling little faces say it all. It warms my heart to know that the Thompson method and the beautiful community we have, helped you feel supported and encouraged. From all of us we wish you the best on your road to recovery. Kind regards Tamika and the Thompson method team xx

Posted 3 months ago

“Sharing my success story with The Thompson Method! I found The Thompson method in my first week with my baby, Brielle. I had taken a breastfeeding class prior to her birth and was taught the cross cradle, football hold etc to breastfeed. When Brielle was born at the hospital, the nurses were teaching the same things, and would force Brielle to the breast to eat. It was uncomfortable for both of us and I went home with hope as it is a new learning process. Within the first week, it was not going well and we had to start bottle feeding right away as she was not eating. Triple feeding took a toll on me, and I was exhausted with little sleep. I researched other resources around me for help but I was getting the same things everywhere and I needed something new. I invested in The Thompson Method program and opted to do the Rescue program as I needed some 1:1 advice. I was paired with Sarah and she was kind, gentle and understanding with my struggles. She gave me a few options to try and I opted to go via the route of a nipple shield so that I could stop triple feeding right away and get sleep. I was able to breastfeed via the nipple shield and would remove the nipple shield once in a while to see if Brie would latch directly on the breast. During the 2nd week of December, I put Brie to the breast without a nipple shield just before bedtime, and she had latched. It was painful but I was happy that she fed without the nipple shield. I started refreshing myself with all the tips on fine tuning to make future feeds more comfortable for us. Brie is now 3 months and breastfeeding beautifully. She is occasionally bottle fed by dad, but has no issues being fed either way. The team at The Thompson Method are so supportive and they provide timely and helpful advice, videos from Dr. Robyn and the community that they have built is incredible. I hope that this because the new way to teach all new moms to breastfeed! I’m so grateful for this program! 🌸🌸🌸”

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Posted 3 months ago

Your story is truly inspiration Angelina. It's a testament to your strength and determination that you were able to overcome a challenging start, with some guidance and support, to be breastfeeding your beautiful baby at 3 months. I'm so happy to hear how supportive you felt in our community. May your journey continue for as long as you choose! Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 3 months ago

“I’m so glad I came across this brilliant resource. Thank you IG ads. It has helped me prepare for the birth of my baby and start me off right on my breastfeeding journey. As much as we think we’re prepared, lots of questions crop up along the way on the breastfeeding journey and I’m glad I have this group to turn to for answers. We’ve been exclusively breastfeeding and baby is now 8 months and we are still in good shape! :) I would highly recommend them.”

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Posted 3 months ago

I'm glad you found us Theresa! And congratulations on being so proactive during your pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding. Dr Robyn would so proud! I'm so happy that you've felt supported in our community during your 8 month breastfeeding journey (so far). Thank you so much for sharing. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 3 months ago

“The Thompson Method Team are outstanding. I was able to manage my breastfeeding challenges through the education modules. Being a part of the community I was able to find answers to question I had and continue on our breastfeeding journey. My questions were always answered timely and the encouragement kept me going. I surpassed my initial breastfeeding goal of 6mth and made it to 12 mths when my daughter self-weaned. This was only possible with the expert advice and support from the Thompson Method Community! I have recommended the program to other families”

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Posted 4 months ago

I'm so happy that you found the answers you were looking for, to continue breastfeeding for 12 months. What an incredible journey. Thank you for sharing this Naomi. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 3 months ago

“I share with all the women I know. This changed my life and I'm so grateful for it. Common sense instruction deeply needed for breastfeeding women. I also appreciate from the bottom of my heart that this org continues to use correct biological terminology and the words: woman and breast. Please Dr. Thompson, never leave us behind for woke culture. Please keep fighting for women in our world.”

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Posted 5 months ago

We are so happy for you and to hear of your positive breastfeeding journey using the Thompson method. We are so very grateful that you are helping spread the word about Dr Robyn's work. Thank you! Warm Regards, Tamika - Team member

Posted 5 months ago

“After an unsuccessful breastfeeding experience with my daughter, I was determined to learn everything I could to have a different experience with my son. When I found the Thompson Method, I quickly learned that this method was so much more gentle, intuitive and thorough than the forceful methods shown to me at the hospital after my daughter was born. With the vast amount of resources on the App and the support of the Facebook group, I was able to prepare and ask questions before my son was born. After his birth, a Zoom call with Dr. Thompson helped me fine-tune and improve breastfeeding with my son. Along the journey, Dr. Thompson’s team answered any questions I had and were so supportive of my journey. This led to a beautiful 29 months of nursing my son! I am so grateful for this team and this method. I recommend it to every new Mom!”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 15th November 2024

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Posted 5 months ago

Congratulations Katy on an amazing breastfeeding journey and what a beautiful moment to capture with your son. Thank you for your kind words, I love hearing how the Thompson method helped you have success this time. 29 months is a huge accomplishment, you should be so proud! Thank so much for sharing! Kind Regards, Tamika - Team member

Posted 5 months ago

“I started the Thompson Method breastfeeding course during pregnancy to help me prepare for a positive breastfeeding experience. I was worried about the potential for experiencing nipple pain and trauma that might influence me to cease breastfeeding early on. Perhaps the most valuable lesson for me was in how to establish breastfeeding and the importance of the golden hours. This helped to inform my birth map and gave me the confidence in navigating my first and subsequent breastfeeds in the first few hours post birth. I experienced some minor challenges early on which I reached out to the Thompson Method staff (via the Facebook group) for support with. They were able to provide video resources addressing my specific concerns and offered more tailored support as well. The resources provided helped me work through my challenges and I've now been exclusively breastfeeding for 4 months. I didn't know I would love the breastfeeding journey this much, but I've had such a positive experience thanks to the guidance from the Thompson Method professionals.”

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Posted 5 months ago

This was lovely to read, you did an amazing job preparing for the arrival of your little one and I am so pleased The Thompson was able to help you advocate for yourself and protect those golden hours and offer support in those early days. Congratulations on your breastfeeding success so far and thank you so much for sharing!!! Warms Regards, Tamika - Team member

Posted 5 months ago

“Dr. Robyn, you saved my breastfeeding journey! I had a c section and gave birth to my first son on November 1st. Although I was unable to do immediate skin to skin, I was able to utilize the first two hours to breastfeed. After watching some of the your videos, (he was 3 weeks early so I wasn’t as prepared as I was hoping to be), I felt pretty knowledgeable about what to do during that first feed. He latched on fairly quickly and easily and fed from both breasts during that time. Throughout our stay over the next few days in the hospital we struggled a bit. The lactation consultant was a bit forceful with getting him to latch. While it did eventually get him to feed, it was very painful for me and frustrating because I could feel that it wasn’t natural. After two days home and crying through every feed because of the pain, I continued through the course and was able to correct his position to get rid of the pain. Now I am able to feed 100% pain free! I was ready to throw in the towel and exclusively pump but I was really sad to give up on the journey of breastfeeding him so early on. Thank you Dr. Robyn for giving me the chance to continue on this beautiful journey!”

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Posted 5 months ago

Thanks so much for sharing Alexandria, I am sorry to hear of your struggles while in hospital. Your instincts are never wrong, and I am so pleased you were able to implement the Thompson method and overcome your challenges. You should be incredibly proud of your perseverance! Warm Regards, Tamika

Posted 5 months ago

“I loved learning at my own pace watching Dr.Thompson’s videos were really key in my education before my baby arrived and after. Highly recommended it 10/10”

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Posted 6 months ago

So glad to hear that you enjoyed the self guided program Dulce! Thanks for sharing. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 6 months ago

“I just wanted to share a victory my baby and I had today: at 18 days old today was the first time he was able to get all the milk he needed for a feed from breastfeeding alone, without topping up with syringes of breastmilk! 😁 It’s been hard for us getting to this point, due to birth trauma for both of us from an unplanned cesarean and baby having a tense neck. We got our three golden hours after the birth, and continued doing skin-to-skin as much as possible every day to encourage breastfeeding. But for the first few weeks he wouldn’t suck hard enough to draw in the nipple fully in and would get very distressed at the breast, so we did syringe feeding to give him my pumped breastmilk and donor milk while I was building supply. I kept offering the breast and doing skin-to-skin, and eventually he started to latch for short periods of time, starting with just a minute or two. It was very disheartening for me not feeling like I could feed my baby on my own, and at times I felt rejected when he refused the breast. Last week he finally stayed latched for 10 minutes. Although his neck was gradually improving in the weeks after his birth, we got him in to see a pediatric chiropractor on Tuesday and saw a noticeable improvement with breastfeeding after his adjustment. There were times when I felt hopeless with breastfeeding, since I couldn’t figure out what why he wasn’t latching despite good positioning and face-to-breast symmetry, but I’m so glad I kept trying. Earlier this week he had his first time feeding from both breasts during the same feeding session, but he still needed a syringe or two beforehand to be calm enough to breastfeed and sometimes a few syringes afterward due to my supply. And now we’re to the point where he’s sometimes latching on by himself without my husband or me having to hold the breast for him, and where we’re not having to give him a syringe to calm him before he can breastfeed anymore because he knows what to do now. Today he had two full feeding sessions completely from breastfeeding with no syringes, and he has not refused the breast at all the last two days. I’m so thankful for Dr. Robyn, we could not have gotten to this point without the helpful information from the Thompson Method Course and the posts in the Facebook group! There’s still times when he needs some coaxing to get started, but overall it’s so much easier now than it was. It’s especially meaningful to me because my mom wasn’t able to breastfeed me, the lactation consultant said I was “lazy at the breast” and she couldn’t get me to latch no matter what she tried, so she pumped for me instead. Pumping hasn’t been easy for me either between trying to find the right size flanges to troubleshooting other pump issues. Now when he’s nursing, it feels so peaceful, like everything is right in our lives 😌 I’m so thankful that we’re able to have this connection 💗”

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Posted 6 months ago

I'm sorry you felt so distressed early on, but what an incredible job you've done to get to this amazing time with your baby. I'm so happy to know that you felt so supported in our community and I hope you get to enjoy those peaceful moments with your baby for as long as you desire. Thank you so much for sharing Lauren. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 6 months ago

“15 months and still going strong. The Thompson method has been the best approach I could ever have found for the two of us.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words Abbie. We're so happy for you and your baby. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 7 months ago

“Best Thing You Can Do I fell pregnant unexpectedly with my second when my first was only 11 months. I was hit with the uncertainty of 2under2, going back to work pregnant and to get maternity benefits (thank you Canada), as well as all the other stuff: hadn’t taken prenatal prior, had I consumed something that would affect baby, would I be able to handle this? The only thing I wasn’t worried about was breastfeeding. I BF’d my first to 11 months, entirely due to the Thompson Method. We got past nipple shields, slow latch in hospital, night feeds, weight gain issues, teeth, and more by lurking on this page and combing through the course. I am beyond grateful, fortunate, and lucky to have found this and its community.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 18th September 2024

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Posted 7 months ago

Wow this is amazing and 2 under 2 what a super mum. You should feel really proud for everything you were able to overcome in your first journey. I'm so glad you felt confident and supported as you embarked on your second breastfeeding journey. What a beautiful photo, their smiles say it all!

Posted 7 months ago

“I’m 8 weeks into EBF my second baby thanks to the Thompson Method. 🤍 She has already doubled her birthweight! I get asked all the time how I am so confident in my breastfeeding journey and I tell everyone about this program. I truly believe the success to EBFing is being educated and confident that you CAN feed your baby! I’m so thankful for the opportunity to feed another baby. I nursed my first for 20 months, and plan to do the same with my second as well. Thank you, Dr. Thompson. 🤍”

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Posted 7 months ago

Congratulations on your first breastfeeding journey, 20months is an amazing effort. I am so pleased to hear of your continued success the second time around and that the Thompson helped you to feel confident and trust your instincts. What a beautiful moment to capture! Warm Regards Tamika -Team member

Posted 7 months ago

“Just wanted to say that we are almost 14mo into breastfeeding and due to pretty much only utilizing this course and group and no other resources (we don’t do a ped doc, didn’t do lactation things other than checking for exercises when her latch needed some help, and I never had an OBGYN bc did midwife at home)…I have had the smoothest experience with breast feeding. If it wasn’t for the internet letting me now how many people hear conflicting advice, have pediatricians who don’t support biologically normal breastfeeding timeframes, have fears about supply, etc. It makes me sad! This method/course/group made me feel so prepared, so confidant and so much less anxious. THANK YOU!! My little sister is 20 and rocking her breastfeeding journey with her little dude who is now 10mo. I even got to be his stand in wet nurse when he was about to have a melt down before she got back to him one day haha. This group is the only place that won’t think that’s so weird.”

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Posted 7 months ago

Thank you for sharing Chelsea! What an incredible journey you've had so far, and how amazing that you've been able to support your sister too. So happy for you. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member

Posted 7 months ago

“Thanks to the Thompson Merhod I could make my dream come true and breastfeed my daughter. 13 and a half months and we’re still going strong. Thanks to all the team and specially Susanna Jackson who was a massive support for me.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 9th September 2024

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Posted 7 months ago

Just amazing Gloria. What an incredible job you have done to be still breastfeeding at 13 months. So happy that you felt so supported. I know Susanna will be too. Thank you for sharing! ps. What a beautiful photo. Warm regards, Marie - Team Member 💗

Posted 7 months ago

The Thompson Method is rated 5.0 based on 314 reviews