in-home
lactation support
in-home lactation support
how it works
boober connects you with same-day expert breastfeeding help in 3 quick steps.
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how it works
boober connects you with same-day expert breastfeeding help in 3 quick steps.
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how it works
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how it works
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The average lactation consultant visit by hospital staff is less than 10 minutes. Visits by a boober Lactation Professional typically last from one and a half to two hours or more.
The average lactation consultant visit by hospital staff is less than 10 minutes. Visits by a boober Lactation Professional typically last from one and a half to two hours or more.
The average lactation consultant visit by hospital staff is less than 10 minutes. Visits by a boober Lactation Professional typically last from one and a half to two hours or more.
sos!
You’re in pain, your nipples are cracked, you’re worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk, your doctor said you need to supplement with formula, you’re feeling overwhelmed with nursing or pumping—any or all of the above. Maybe you’re thinking about giving up? If you’re having significant complications with breastfeeding (pain, poor weight gain in baby, injury to your nipples or breast, low milk supply, plugged ducts or mastitis, or other complications), a Level 2 Lactation Professional, with the highest level of certification (IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), can help.
feeding with confidence
You’ve been breastfeeding for a little while (or a long while), but now you’re experiencing some discomfort or doubts about how it’s going, or you’re switching gears (e.g., adding a bottle or starting to pump). From fine-tuning positioning to adjusting the latch, a Level 1 Lactation Professional will offer the customized support you need to continue feeding with confidence. Â
back-to-work
You’re getting ready to go back to work while breastfeeding or pumping (or both). A Lactation Professional will offer tips to make this big transition as smooth as possible, helping you create a personalized plan tailored to your specific work environment, work hours, and how your baby feeds. A Back-to-Work consultation can support any working-parent situation, whether you’re a freelancer who only works away from home occasionally, have a 9 to 5, and/or sometimes take a days-long business trip. Ideally scheduled at least 4 weeks before you return to work.
SOS visits include a thorough clinical intake of mother and baby; use of a sensitive scale to assess milk transfer; assessment of baby’s mouth, tongue, and suck; explanation and practice of the mechanics of breastfeeding and milk production; and a clear action plan to support your family’s lactation goals. After the visit, you’ll receive a written care plan, a pediatrician report, and follow-up communication as needed for a set period of time.
You may need an SOS Visit if you are experiencing:
- Significant nipple or breast pain – breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt, though a bit of soreness or discomfort early on can be normal
- Significant engorgement
- Sore nipples that are not improving
- Plugged ducts
- Redness, pain, or swelling in the breasts, often accompanied by fever, chills, or general feeling of illness (be sure to call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms; you may have mastitis, an infection which could require antibiotics)
- You’re unsure about your milk supply
- Nursing sessions last a long time, every time
Or your baby is experiencing:
- Significant trouble latching, or typically will not latch
- Inadequate amounts of pee and poop (based on the guidelines your pediatrician gave you)
- Jaundice
- Inadequate weight gain according to your pediatrician
- Consistent fussing or crying at breast
- Clicking and slurping sounds
- Excessive spit-up or vomiting (call pediatrician first)
- Excessively long feeds (45 minutes or more) and/or frequent feeds (once an hour or more) for more than just a period of several hours per day (often called cluster feeding)
- Short feeds every time (5 minutes or less) that don’t satisfy baby
- A physical impediment that affects their ability to feed properly
- Excessive sleepiness
Most SOS! Visits last about 2 hours.
If you have any concerns about milk supply or weight gain it's likely that an SOS! Visit is more appropriate for you.
This visit might be perfect for you if:
- Your baby is between 4 days and 2 weeks old
- It hurts a little when the baby latches on and/or you’re uncomfortable during the feed
- You’re frustrated with nursing or doubting how well it’s going
- You have some general breastfeeding questions or you just need some encouragement
- You want to fine-tune your latch
- You have some questions about your milk supply
- You want to gain confidence as a new parent
- Learn what to expect in your early breastfeeding experience
- Learn how to know if your baby is getting enough
- Learn how to AVOID common pitfalls. There is still a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding – even from hospital staff. Learn how to sift through good and bad advice and how to trust yourself!
- You want focused, concentrated, personalized support at home.
These visits typically last at least 90 minutes to 2 hours.
A Back-to-Work Visit will teach you:
- How to pump to prepare for going back to work
- How to pump efficiently
- Best practices for milk storage
- How to prepare your caregiver to feed your baby
- How to prep milk for a feed
- The ins and outs of bottle-feeding that supports breastfeeding
- How much milk your baby needs
- How to maintain your milk supply
- How to be sure your baby is getting enough breastmilk
- A sample pumping and feeding schedule
- How breastfeeding patterns might change after you return to work
- Your breastfeeding and pumping rights in the workplace
- Additional resources
Back to Work visits typically last 90 minutes to 2 hours.
breast start
Your first hands-on breastfeeding lesson, offered within the first couple days of baby’s birth. Support from a Lactation Professional in the crucial first days can reduce pain and worry, and help milk flow. Perfect for while you’re still in the hospital or when you just get home!
For many, breastfeeding is easy and it goes just fine. For others, breastfeeding is full of challenges. When you get personalized help early on, you can learn to avoid common pitfalls, ensure that you make enough milk to feed your baby, and enjoy breastfeeding, which really can be comfortable and pleasant rather than painful and hard.
Let us help you get breastfeeding off to the best possible start!
What you can expect from a Breast Start visit can help:
- Promote a good milk supply
- Get started with a great initial latch
- Reduce the likelihood of pain, cracked nipples, bleeding
- Gain confidence as a new parent
- Learn what to expect in your early breastfeeding experience
- Learn how to know if your baby is getting enough
- Learn how to AVOID common pitfalls. There is still a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding – even from hospital staff. Learn how to sift through good and bad advice and how to trust yourself!
- Focused, concentrated support during the critical early hours. Hospitals simply don't have enough staff to spend the time most new parents need to get comfortable with breastfeeding.
Breast Start visits usually last about 90 minutes.
sos!
You’re in pain, your nipples are cracked, you’re worried your baby isn’t getting enough milk, your doctor said you need to supplement with formula, you’re feeling overwhelmed with nursing or pumping—any or all of the above. Maybe you’re thinking about giving up? If you’re having significant complications with breastfeeding (pain, poor weight gain in baby, injury to your nipples or breast, low milk supply, plugged ducts or mastitis, or other complications), a Level 2 Lactation Professional, with the highest level of certification (IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), can help.
SOS visits include a thorough clinical intake of mother and baby; use of a sensitive scale to assess milk transfer; assessment of baby’s mouth, tongue, and suck; explanation and practice of the mechanics of breastfeeding and milk production; and a clear action plan to support your family’s lactation goals. After the visit, you’ll receive a written care plan, a pediatrician report, and follow-up communication as needed for a set period of time.
You may need an SOS Visit if you are experiencing:
- Significant nipple or breast pain – breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt, though a bit of soreness or discomfort early on can be normal
- Significant engorgement
- Sore nipples that are not improving
- Plugged ducts
- Redness, pain, or swelling in the breasts, often accompanied by fever, chills, or general feeling of illness (be sure to call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms; you may have mastitis, an infection which could require antibiotics)
- You’re unsure about your milk supply
- Nursing sessions last a long time, every time
Or your baby is experiencing:
- Significant trouble latching, or typically will not latch
- Inadequate amounts of pee and poop (based on the guidelines your pediatrician gave you)
- Jaundice
- Inadequate weight gain according to your pediatrician
- Consistent fussing or crying at breast
- Clicking and slurping sounds
- Excessive spit-up or vomiting (call pediatrician first)
- Excessively long feeds (45 minutes or more) and/or frequent feeds (once an hour or more) for more than just a period of several hours per day (often called cluster feeding)
- Short feeds every time (5 minutes or less) that don’t satisfy baby
- A physical impediment that affects their ability to feed properly
- Excessive sleepiness
Most SOS! Visits last about 2 hours.
feeding with confidence
You’ve been breastfeeding for a little while (or a long while), but now you’re experiencing some discomfort or doubts about how it’s going, or you’re switching gears (e.g., adding a bottle or starting to pump). From fine-tuning positioning to adjusting the latch, a Level 1 Lactation Professional will offer the customized support you need to continue feeding with confidence. Â
If you have any concerns about milk supply or weight gain it's likely that an SOS! Visit is more appropriate for you.
This visit might be perfect for you if:
- Your baby is between 4 days and 2 weeks old
- It hurts a little when the baby latches on and/or you’re uncomfortable during the feed
- You’re frustrated with nursing or doubting how well it’s going
- You have some general breastfeeding questions or you just need some encouragement
- You want to fine-tune your latch
- You have some questions about your milk supply
- You want to gain confidence as a new parent
- Learn what to expect in your early breastfeeding experience
- Learn how to know if your baby is getting enough
- Learn how to AVOID common pitfalls. There is still a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding – even from hospital staff. Learn how to sift through good and bad advice and how to trust yourself!
- You want focused, concentrated, personalized support at home.
These visits typically last at least 90 minutes to 2 hours.
back-to-work
You’re getting ready to go back to work while breastfeeding or pumping (or both). A Lactation Professional will offer tips to make this big transition as smooth as possible, helping you create a personalized plan tailored to your specific work environment, work hours, and how your baby feeds. A Back-to-Work consultation can support any working-parent situation, whether you’re a freelancer who only works away from home occasionally, have a 9 to 5, and/or sometimes take a days-long business trip. Ideally scheduled at least 4 weeks before you return to work.
A Back-to-Work Visit will teach you:
- How to pump to prepare for going back to work
- How to pump efficiently
- Best practices for milk storage
- How to prepare your caregiver to feed your baby
- How to prep milk for a feed
- The ins and outs of bottle-feeding that supports breastfeeding
- How much milk your baby needs
- How to maintain your milk supply
- How to be sure your baby is getting enough breastmilk
- A sample pumping and feeding schedule
- How breastfeeding patterns might change after you return to work
- Your breastfeeding and pumping rights in the workplace
- Additional resources
Back to Work visits typically last 90 minutes to 2 hours.
why lactation support
- You want to breastfeed, but you
need help.
- You need
expert answers and care
now. - You’re in
pain
or unsure if you’re making enough milk. - You're
not breastfeeding,
but you still need advice. - You're going
back to work
and seek guidance on keeping up your milk supply and pumping at work. - Because breastfeeding improves the
health and well-being
of babies, mothers, and communities.
All boober Lactation Professionals are certified, insured, vetted, and experienced. Founded by Birth Day Presence, NYC’s premier provider of pregnancy, childbirth, and doula matching services, boober quickly connects new parents to top-rated lactation support. With 15 years of experience, we have relationships with the best OBs, midwives, pediatricians, and lactation professionals in the city. At boober, we are all inspired by our mission to improve the health, confidence, and well-being of expectant mothers, new parents, and babies by connecting them to expert, in-person care when they need it most.
why boober
- You want to breastfeed, but you
need help.
- You need
expert answers and care
now. - You’re in
pain
or unsure if you’re making enough milk. - Because breastfeeding improves the
health and well-being
of babies, mothers, and communities.
All boober Lactation Professionals are certified, insured, vetted, and experienced. Founded by Birth Day Presence, NYC’s premier provider of pregnancy, childbirth, and doula matching services, boober quickly connects new parents to top-rated lactation support. With 15 years of experience, we have relationships with the best OBs, midwives, pediatricians, and lactation professionals in the city. At boober, we are all inspired by our mission to improve the health, confidence, and well-being of expectant mothers, new parents, and babies by connecting them to exert, in-person care when they need it most.
what about price?
Because all Lactation Professionals set their own rates you can expect some variation in pricing, which is why we don't display pricing on the website. Even for the same general services, the price can vary based on the Lactation Professional that is providing your care. During the intake process we will discuss the available options and your budget to find the right provider for you. Your Lactation Professional will then charge you directly when they provide service.
Our goal is to help all parents in need of breastfeeding support so please contact us even if pricing is a concern and we will try to match you to a provider or other appropriate resources.
what about price?
Because all Lactation Professionals set their own rates you can expect some variation in pricing, which is why we don't display pricing on the website. Even for the same general services, the price can vary based on the Lactation Professional that is providing your care. During the intake process we will discuss the available options and your budget to find the right provider for you. Your Lactation Professional will then charge you directly when they provide service.
Our goal is to help all parents in need of breastfeeding support so please contact us even if pricing is a concern and we will try to match you to a provider or other appropriate resources.
help is on the way. book your visit here.
92% of new mothers said they had problems breastfeeding.
– Maria, mom of 3-day old
On average, people call 5 or more lactation consultants, and usually don’t get an appointment for 2 to 3 days. boober finds you someone NOW.
– Barrett H.
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