THE THOMPSON METHOD BREASTFEEDING
Helping women breastfeed for as long as they choose
ABOUT US
WelcometoTheThompsonMethod,whereourmissionisto transformthebreastfeedingexperienceformothersandtheir babiesworldwide.FoundedbyDr.RobynThompson,amidwife withover45yearsofexperience,TheThompsonMethodisan evidence-basedapproachdesignedtosupportnewand expectantmothersontheirbreastfeedingjourney.
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BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS
FOOTBALL HOLD
CROSS-CRADLE HOLD
SIDE-LYING POSITION LAID-BACK
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HAND POSITION
POSITION DANCER
3 REASONS WHY BREASTFEEDING PREPARATION IS
NECESSARY:
UnderstandingTechniques:Preparationallowsmotherstolearnaboutproperbreastfeeding techniques,suchashowtoachieveagoodlatchanddifferentbreastfeedingpositions.Thisknowledge helpspreventcommonissueslikenipplepain,engorgement,andpoormilktransfer,ensuringa smootherstarttobreastfeeding.
Optimal Nutrition: Breastfeeding provides babies with optimal nutrition and essential antibodies that help protect against infections and illnesses. Breastfeeding Preparation helps mothers understand the importance of early and exclusive breastfeeding, promoting better health outcomes for their babies.
PreventingIssues:Bylearningaboutpotentialbreastfeedingchallengesbeforehand,motherscan takepreventivemeasures.Preparationincludesunderstandinghowtorecognizeandaddressissues likelowmilksupply,mastitis,andthrush,reducingthelikelihoodoftheseproblemsbecoming severe.
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COMMON CHALLENGES IN BREASTFEEDING
Low milk volume
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Reflux and colic
Breast refusal Breast engorgement
Mastitis
Fast flow
We're here for you. For answers to common questions, please visit our Help Centre. If you need additional support, please reach out to us. Contact Us www.thethompsonmethod.com the.thompson.method 47/20 Masthead Drive, Queensland, Australia +61 419 315 948