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 305 Reviews

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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 15th November 2024

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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

“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 4 weeks 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 3 weeks 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!”

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Posted 4 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 months ago

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

Posted 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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.”

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Posted 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 2 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.”

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Posted 3 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 3 months ago

“This program is the real deal! I watched all of the videos prior to birth and felt so prepared to start my breast-feeding journey. I was able to push back on recommendations at the hospital, including nipple shields, and cross cradle positioning, because I knew that breast-feeding can be gentle and natural without unnecessary interventions. I frequently referenced the videos when I needed additional information and the Facebook page when I needed community support. I made it to 19 1/2 months of breastfeeding with my son. He never took a pacifier or a bottle. I feel so accomplished and can’t wait to use the Thompson method again for number two.”

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Posted 3 months ago

Congratulations on your breastfeeding journey. What an incredible job you did preparing for the birth of your baby and having the confidence to advocate for yourself and your little one. Reaching 19months is an amazing achievement, well done Kami!

Posted 2 months ago

“My gorgeous baby girl is almost six months old now. We are still exclusively breastfeeding and it's all going so well. 🥰 I wanted to thank Dr Robyn Thompson for saving our breastfeeding journey. When I first met Dr Robyn in my breastfeeding rescue session I was in tears, massively sleep deprived, and experiencing extreme pain when feeding my baby. My nipples were horrifically damaged to a point where my lactation consultant asked me if she could use me as a case study. I was depressed and had decided the day before my rescue session to move to exclusive pumping. Dr. Robyn was the kind and gentle source of truth I needed. She talked me through some adjustments to help improve my baby's latch and prevent more nipple trauma. She was also the first person after a sea of midwives, obstetricians and lactation consultants to acknowledge my instincts and tell me to listen to them. I almost cried with gratitude when she told me it was ok to prioritise my own health because only then could both me and my baby thrive. I am only breastfeeding today because of Dr. Robyn. I had two sessions with her and after each one I left feeling so much calmer and confident. My nipples have now completely healed and breastfeeding is painless. It still took a good three months to get to this point but Dr Robyn and her calm and common sense approach are the only reason we are here today. Thank you Dr Robyn.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“Just dropping in to say THANK YOU! 📣 My little man turned one month old on the 23rd... And after a rough first couple weeks of helping him get the hang of things (literally lol--I have shorter/"flat?" nipples + quick letdown and faster flow), his latch is tremendous and we have been having an amazing breastfeeding journey thus far 💞 He has some pretty intense reflux and GI issues that we're working through (with practitioners and with the help of this program). But the guidance of those topics and controlling my flow and volume have greatly helped and things have been getting better 🙌🏽 Thank you all for the quick responses and feedback and your dedication to this group 🙏🏽💗”

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Posted 3 months ago

“I just wanted to say thank you to Dr. Robyn and this community! I just had my baby girl 8 weeks ago and I completed the course while pregnant. I went into breastfeeding feeling confident and capable, and so far it has been smooth sailing! I was able to identify a lip tie myself due to her latch, and have still been able to breastfeed pain free using the principles in this course. I was nervous to breastfeed when I initially got pregnant because I had heard so many friends stories about how painful it was or how they had to quit so early on, but after completing the course I felt ready. I know we are still very early on in our breastfeeding journey, but I am very happy with how far we have gotten and am excited to continue with my baby girl and with future babies!”

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Posted 4 months ago

“I have successfully been breastfeeding my son for nearly 3 years thanks to the Thompson method. The beginning came with its challenges and I was quite overwhelmed with postpartum, being a new mom, and trying to navigate how to nurse my son in a natural pain free way. I was so thankful to have TTM as a resource and to have the support from the Facebook group. Unfortunately I did not find the Thompson method until after I had delivered. I was desperately looking for help after having nipple trauma, thanks to the hospital lactation consultant forcefully sticking baby on my breast. With the help of the informative videos I was able to correct his latch and heal the trauma. I’m so thankful I’ve been able to provide nourishmentn and nurturing to my sweet babe thanks to the Thompson Method. I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Robin, her team, and this wonderful program.”

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Posted 4 months ago

“I want to say how thankful I am for the Thompson Method. I always envisioned breastfeeding my babies, but when my first was born four years ago I struggled greatly. I experienced severe nipple trauma and pain, my supply was low, and it contributed to my postpartum depression and anxiety. I ended up exclusively pumping round the clock and supplementing with formula. I fully believe in “fed is best” and am beyond thankful that formula exists. But I went through a grieving process as I let go of the breastfeeding journey I had envisioned. When I got pregnant with my second child, I knew I wanted to try breastfeeding again but this time I wanted to go in with more education. I found the Thompson Method on instagram and decided to try the course. The first thing I felt as I went through the videos was a sense of calm and peace followed by empowerment. The first 72 hours of breastfeeding were the hardest - nursing round the clock - but I never experienced the intense nipple pain and trauma this time around. I felt calm and confident. My baby is 3 1/2 months old and we are successfully breastfeeding and he is growing like a weed. The Thompson Method made this possible and it has been a redemptive, healing, amazing gift. Thank you.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 4th August 2024

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Posted 4 months ago

“Thank you, Dr. Thompson! I recommend your method to EVERY mama I come across who is expecting or struggling to breastfeed. With your method I have been able to breastfeed my baby from birth to now 13 months! My baby was in the NICU upon arrival, so I unfortunately wasn’t able to breastfeed right away, but I did everything suggested for this scenario and it helped immensely! Thank you!! ☺️”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 3rd August 2024

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Posted 4 months ago

“Almost ONE year & counting thanks to the Thompson Method & my intuition. This nourishment journey has taught me so much. I’ve learned breastfeeding CAN be done even in the darkest storms of adversity. My son became ill at 2 weeks old with a life altering GI condition. He currently has a feeding tube that goes to his intestines. I pump milk for his tube feeds & continue to nurse daily. So many doubters pushed for formula & to end our breastfeeding journey. I knew breastfeeding was & still is the best thing for my baby. I listened to my intuition & trusted my body’s ability to nourish him. Not once did I doubt our journey. I don’t plan to stop until he shows signs of readiness to wean. Boobie & his tubie are keeping him thriving! Thank you so much Thompson Method! Breastfeeding is so much more than nourishment, but a bond like no other. I’m forever thankful.”

The Thompson Method 5 star review on 31st July 2024

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Posted 4 months ago

“Just wanted to say I’m thankful I took this class. I only made it a short time with my first and my body hurt terribly because of the “football” hold and he wasn’t comfortable either. This little guy loves nursing and hates bottles 😂. I think we succeeded because of the golden hours. The first feed. And properly holding him with face symmetry that was taught. So thankful!”

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Posted 4 months ago

The Thompson Method is rated 5.0 based on 305 reviews