Personalized Guidance to Relieve Painful Nipples
Nipple pain is common, but it doesn't mean your breastfeeding journey has to stay that way. As a certified "Advanced Practice" Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator, Katelyn is certified to gently guide you towards relieving your pain in a 1:1 Fine Tuning Session.
The aim of Fine Tuning is to receive gentle guidance from an Advanced Practice Thompson Method Educator, to help you and your baby achieve Face to Breast Symmetry, so that you can relieve any pain or discomfort and breastfeed pain-free.
Katelyn will observe a full breastfeed (over zoom) so that she can be 'in the moment' with you. Please allow around 60 minutes for your session. (Tip: If using a mobile device, it is handy to have someone with you to hold the camera".
You will receive personalized guidance while you and your baby are breastfeeding, based on your unique nipples, and breasts. Sometimes the most gentle of adjustments can make a world of difference.
While it's possible that nipple pain can be relieved in the moment, sometimes, it takes a little patience. Included in the fee is 48 hours of follow up guidance from Katelyn.
Katelyn is an Advanced Practice Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator in northern Indiana. She is a mother to 4 children and has been a part of the Thompson Method Team since 2021. Katelyn is now accepting bookings for Fine Tuning sessions to help new mothers achieve pain-free breastfeeding.
It is important to understand my scope of practice before booking your appointment to be sure that I am the best person to help you in your unique situation.
Katelyn shares knowledge with pregnant women in preparation for their birth and breastfeeding journey via the Beautiful Breastfeeding Program. She has successfully graduated from the Thompson Method Breastfeeding Academy with Fine Tuning Credentials, being mentored directly by Dr Robyn Thompson and Rachael Austin and the senior Thompson Method team.
Scope of practice also includes providing Fine Tuning sessions for breastfeeding mothers of healthy newborns (less than 4 weeks) -see criteria above- to assist in relieving painful nipples.
The cost of your session depends on if you are currently a member of The Thompson Method program. Pricing is $69 USD for current members and $99 if you are not already a member. Please note, if you are not currently a member of The Thompson Method, your purchase of a Fine Tuning session includes membership to The Thompson Method. If you have any questions around this, please chat with your Educator.
It's preferable that your baby is ready to feed, so that Katelyn can observe a full breastfeed. If this is looking unlikely, please reach out to Katelyn prior to the session so that you can make arrangements.
There are a few things you can do to help your session be as successful as possible:
Be in a well-lit room with the light in front of you so that Katelyn has a clear view (having light behind you makes you a 'silhouette' and difficult to see)
If you'll be using a mobile device, it's handy if you have someone to hold the camera (particularly for an 'over-the-top' view)
If you'll be using a laptop, try positioning the camera so that it is slightly elevated so that Katelyn can observe your baby at the breast.