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The Thompson Method can work for every mother and baby.
“If we get women feeling confident and capable with their first two breastfeeds, it sets women up for successful breastfeeding for the next six months. And that's what we're doing here with The Thompson Method."
- Professor Sue Kildea
Former Head of Research, Mater Mothers' Hospital (one of Australia's largest maternity hospitals) & Former Director, Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, Charles Darwin University
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Standard IBCLC training focuses on managing breastfeeding symptoms after problems develop. The Thompson Method identifies which birth and early postnatal interventions contributed to the complication, allowing you to address root causes rather than symptoms.
The certification is a 10-week program with weekly 60-minute live mentoring sessions, plus self-paced video content you can complete around your existing practice schedule.
Yes, our certified network operates worldwide including the US. The method has been embraced by IBCLCs and Midwives and provides evidence-based approaches that integrate with healthcare systems.
Absolutely. Graduates often expand their services to include prenatal preparation and become specialists that other healthcare providers refer complex cases to, building referral-based practices.
The method provides systematic diagnostic frameworks, but complex medical situations may require collaboration with other healthcare providers. You'll learn when and how to make appropriate referrals.
Most training focuses on techniques and management. The Thompson Method teaches you to identify which specific birth and early postnatal interventions contribute to feeding problems, giving you targeted solutions rather than trial-and-error approaches.
Lifetime access to training materials, one year of academy community access, ongoing mentorship opportunities, and consultation support for challenging cases.
Yes, our certified network successfully uses the diagnostic frameworks and assessment protocols via telehealth, with the option of in-person consultations, depending on your preference.
The Thompson Method will provide ongoing CPD sessions for you to maintain your certification and to stay current in your practice.
Your IBCLC training gave you foundational lactation knowledge, but did not teach you to identify the factors that contributed to your most challenging cases. This fills the diagnostic gap that explains why some cases don't respond to standard techniques.
Yes, we offer a 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days, you'll receive a full refund.
All live sessions are recorded and available for replay. You'll also have access to the Academy community for questions and support between sessions.
Dr. Robyn Thompson earned her PhD specifically for this breastfeeding research. The method has been peer-reviewed, implemented at major hospitals, and documented with 90,000+ mother and baby outcomes - this is gold standard research, not marketing theory.
The Consultant certification is designed for busy Midwives, IBCLCs, and Neonatal Nurses who want to confidently integrate The Thompson Method into their day-to-day practice, without the time commitment of the full Practitioner pathway. It focuses on the early postnatal period, including within hospital or birth centre settings. Unlike the Practitioner Certification, this pathway does not require live assessments or extensive observational hours, making it ideal for busy professionals who still want to deepen their knowledge and support mothers more effectively. The option always exists for you to extend your certification to reach certification as a Practitioner.
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