Jill Duke - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Jill

Hello! My name is Jill Duke. I live in Northport ,Alabama with my husband and two boys. I am a Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor , student ibclc, and a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator❤️ I have been working with the amazing Dr Robyn Thompson (founder of the Thompson Method) for over 5 years. I myself struggled with motherhood after my first son was born, but found a truly life changing experience while pregnant with my second. My goal is to help mothers prepare for a healing birth and breastfeeding experience during pregnancy as well as increase breastfeeding rates in Alabama.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth to Breast

💜 WE ARE READY! 💜 This program is designed to help you be in control of your labour, your birth AND to breastfeed PAIN-FREE for as long as you choose 🤱 By joining during pregnancy, you'll have the benefit of personalised guidance as you approach your estimated due date with support from myself and my team of Thompson Method experts. At such a precious time in your life, you’ll feel reassured and empowered as you prepare for your birth and breastfeeding journey. Here's what's included: - Lifetime access to The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program including all Thompson Method Program Bonuses. - LIVE Group Sessions personally guiding you through every step of the program. - Interactive 'Ask a Midwife' (Zoom Calls) with Dr Robyn and her expert team of midwives. Ask questions, seek a professional opinion and guidance as you create your unique birth and breastfeeding plan. - Breastfeeding Room: LIVE Group Support when your baby arrives to help with fine-tuning to address any early breastfeeding pain and offer much needed emotional support. - Personalised guidance to create your unique birth plan. Step-by-step guidance as you discover what's most important to you. - Lifetime membership to the Breastfeeding Club with 24/7 guidance and support. Once you’ve given birth to your baby, it doesn’t end there! You’ll have the continued benefit of 24/7 guidance and support in our private members-only community, The Breastfeeding Club. All this for a ONE-TIME payment of $150 (special launch offer!) Partners are welcomed and encouraged to attend the weekly sessions 🥰

$150 USD · Flat rate

Better Beginnings Birth Doula support

Birth to Breast Program (4 hours at their convenience)
24/7 Support via Thompson Method Private Facebook Club
Unlimited Private Calls & Texts with Jill
Pre-labor Support
Established Labor Support: Pain Management, Breathing Therapy, Water Therapy
“Best Wishes” Advocacy
Postpartum Support
Early Bonding & Breastfeeding Support
Emotional Support
Postpartum Education
Referrals & Resources As Needed

$1,000 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I struggled so badly with my first born, nothing felt natural and so many people offered advice but nothing helped? I was left feeling like a failure and alone... This led me to research and gain the education to fully support, nurture , and guide mothers during pregnancy and through her breastfeeding journey. Birth to Breast is not just a course but you gain a family that will be there for you 100% during your journey so you never feel alone. Maternal Instincts doula services is also provided for the local community around Tuscaloosa, Northport, and Birmingham area. Are you pregnant? Lets see how I maybe of service to you and your family during this new journey.

Reviews for Jill Duke

5.0 1 review

5.0

December 1, 2024

I met Jill when my first child was only a few weeks old. Her knowledge, patience, and guidance saved my breastfeeding journey with both of my children. She's kind, attentive, and supportive and has a heart to help women achieve their pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding goals.

— Sarah B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Thompson Method Breastfeeding Program for Professionals (2021)
ALPP Certified Lactation Counselor (2021)
Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator Program (2022)
Birth Doula International Doula Institute (2022)

Languages

English

Credentials

CLC IBCLC

Specialties

Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding Consultation

Frequently asked questions

Why should I pay for this when I can get breastfeeding information virtually anywhere online?

We understand that a new baby can be financially challenging. But it's important to be mindful that much of the information obtained online for free is inconsistent and confusing, often causing overwhelm for many women. Receiving tips shared online and from well meaning family and friends only provides snippets of information. Our program provides you with a complete picture (along with support) so that you can be well informed and prepared. And so that you are confident to make an informed decision, even in unexpected situations.

Should I still do this program if I’m going to Antenatal class?

This program is for women who want to breastfeed with breastfeeding being the core focus. It's likely that the ‘breastfeeding’ information shared in your antenatal class is different to what’s shared in our program. According to Dr Robyn's research, the commonly taught forceful techniques are closely linked to painful nipple trauma. In fact, in her research of women experiencing nipple damage, 85% of them were using the most commonly taught technique, the cross-cradle technique. This is the only program where you will learn The Thompson Method and it’s designed to help you fully prepare you for your breastfeeding journey, give you the tools to know how to best manage breastfeeding when you arrive home, provide you with information on how to quickly overcome pain if you start to feel it and much, much more.

I’m already breastfeeding. Is it too late for me to benefit from this program?

Absolutely not. While there is a lot of information in there for pregnant women to avoid unnecessary intervention, the online program includes expert breastfeeding information for any stage of your journey. Information such as increasing low milk supply, overcoming latching issues with Dr Robyn’s signature method to assist your baby being more efficient (and pain-free at your breast) and how to relieve engorgement. If you’re bottle feeding, you’ll learn how to bottle feed to make the transition back to your breast easier, as well as reducing the risk of reflux (really common for bottle fed babies). Please understand however, that overcoming existing complications may take time and patience. There is no immediate fix or guarantee (other than our 14 day money back guarantee if you decide the program is not for you) PLUS you’ll have access to The Breastfeeding Club for online breastfeeding support to get you through the challenging times. And remember, you have access to this online program and support for a LIFETIME so that anything you missed out on with this baby, you can put into practice for the next one!

What's so different about The Thompson Method?

What's so different about The Thompson Method? The information shared in this program is 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, experiencing painful nipple trauma. The Thompson Method challenges the commonly taught, forceful techniques that are taught in most hospitals. It is a lot more gentle and encourages women to be strong and trust their maternal instincts. By adopting The Thompson Method you are more likely to experience a positive breastfeeding outcome. But it’s not just the method; it’s the belief behind The Thompson Method. A belief that every woman and her baby is unique. It’s a belief that every baby will be born in its own time; not at the convenience of hospital policy. It’s an understanding of the importance of the first breastfeed and that routine procedures should not interrupt or delay this precious time between a mother and her baby. It’s knowledge of how breast milk is produced that empowers the woman to know what to do and trust that her baby innately knows what to do. It’s having respect for the strength of one woman to give birth to her baby, with full support of how incredible both she and her baby are. The aim of The Thompson Method is to share factual information with a woman in pregnancy so that she can be more empowered and confident when giving birth in hospital and so that she can get her breastfeeding journey off to a positive start.

How do I know if The Thompson Method will work for me? When’s the best time for me to get into the program?

The sooner the better. Simple as that. Why would you wait? The longer you have access to this education, the better prepared you’ll be and the better you’ll understand how everything works. Our suggestion is to get the education now, while you’re motivated to learn and while you have the time to absorb it all. You have access to the program for a lifetime.