ABOUT ME
Get to Know Me
and My Journey
Nida Manan BSc Hon, TMBP
Nida Manan BSc Hons, TMBP
ABOUT ME
I have a degree in Pharmacology and over 10 years of experience in the healthcare environment as a Pharmacy Technician, dedicated to patient care.
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After struggling to breastfeed my first child, I was able to pain-free breastfeed my second baby successfully for 24 months after learning the beautiful Thompson Method.
Following my experiences through pregnancy with and without the Thompson Method, I understood the need for this knowledge and understanding about pregnancy and breastfeeding to be available to all mothers. It has become my passion and goal to help women achieve pain-free breastfeeding and a beautiful birth experience which is why I chose to become a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Practitioner.
MY STORY
I had a difficult experience with labour, birth, and breastfeeding with my first child. I could only breastfeed my baby for 3 months alongside formula milk which caused my baby girl gastrointestinal problems, she suffered from reflux and stomach pain.
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Having been induced which led to further complications. Induction made my pain 10 times worse than normal. Due to this, I had all interventions to relieve my pain in the form of pethidine, epidural, gas and air. My baby was born with the effects of the opioids and I could not achieve my 3 Golden hours. It took me days to get back to normal.
I was taught the cross-cradle breastfeeding technique along with the use of nipple shields. My whole experience of labour, birth and breastfeeding was completely controlled by the system. I doubted my maternal instincts. I was advised by the hospital system to introduce formula milk as my daughter was suffering from jaundice and I am not producing enough milk. I left the hospital with nipple trauma.
I came across The Thomson Method Breastfeeding program during my second pregnancy through social media. I purchased the program and I must say this was my best decision. This program has given me the knowledge and confidence to believe in my maternal instincts. I breastfed my second baby for 2 years, we shared unforgettable memories and achieved a beautiful bond. Not only did I achieve a beautiful breastfeeding journey with my baby boy but I was also able to help women in my circle with the knowledge I gained from the program. Understanding the profound effect this has on the development of a baby I was inspired to become a part of The Thompson Method breastfeeding academy.