I am a black man in an interracial marriage. Yesterday, my wife and I went to the Prospect Heights Tribeca Pediatrics in Brooklyn, NY, for the Infant CPR and safety. As the only black man and the only interracial couple in the class, I believe Geoff Gohacki gave me disparate treatment. My wife could not do the CPR on the floor because her belly made her uncomfortable to do so. The instructor told her to do CPR on the chair. I decided to be next to her because she is my wife, and I did not want her to be alone and feel inadequate. The instructor told me to get on the floor because my wife is pregnant, and I am not pregnant. That was very insensitive, rude, and uncalled for. I don't care if you were joking. You cannot make that kind of statement. My wife and I are adults and are not in high school or the military. I always tell people that my wife and I are pregnant. We are pregnant because we are doing this together. Lastly, if my wife and I are paying for the class, we don't have to look at how other people are doing it so that we can do the CPR. We could have stayed home and watched everything on YouTube. I was doing the infant CPR. I was not doing the chest compressions up to the instructor's standards. Instead of redirecting me, the instructor told me to look at the other people in the class. So you don't have a mouth to speak or are impatient to give me feedback on what I am doing wrong. My wife and I are not here to look at other people. After we left the class and walked toward our apartment, my wife started to cry about the unfortunate treatment this instructor put me through. It was distress we didn't deserve. Therefore, I would not recommend this instructor to a black man in an interracial couple. read more

If I could leave a 0-star review I would. I applied to be a birth doula with this service. I received repeated requests to fill out the same video interviews. I should have stopped the process then but alas I persisted in hope this would work out. Then I I have to go through repeated rescheduled onboarding interviews with Jada because she kept having "schedule conflicts" and no respect for my time. When we met it was awkward and the discussion mostly focused on other doulas who don't want to meet with their client until they are way into active labor and then Boober worries about refunds. I do not operate in a way that would entail these risks happening. I spent a lot of time on the application and intake process for boober yet I continued to get leads for potential clients way outside of my geographic area of service. I got clients that were not serious about hiring a doula or I was one of many doulas who would meet with clients. I responded to some potential leads and sometimes wasn't followed up with, other times was matched with clients along with several other doulas or I was sent redundant messages about client requirements which I had already met. As a newer doula (with about a year of experience) I felt I couldn't compete with being matched with clients who were also introduced to several other doulas. I invested a lot of time and effort into my Boober application and profile and saw NO returns for it. I would get no responses, clients would hire other doulas or no doulas or no one from boober would follow up with me for the leads I was actually interested in. At some point I can no longer tolerate such disrespect for my time. While I believe in providing strong customer service our time as birth workers and service providers also needs to be respected and it's just not at Boober. I'm sorry I every signed up for the service. Also there are different commission structures based on race which I'm pretty sure is illegal. I'm all for birth equity but I'm not looking to be disrespected over and over again. read more

I took the Newborn Care Zoom class and it was just OK...my husband actually fell asleep within the first 15 minutes. Maybe this class would be better in person, but for $45 they showed at least 3 youtube videos that you can watch for free online. Pretty much everything else that was covered I have already read about in books or on the internet. I'm sure that there are useful classes that are offered, but this was my first one and it kind of left a bad impression on me. For those looking to save some time and money, I suggest checking out free online resources over this (there are plenty). read more

Great experience from the booking process, payment and session. Julia was wonderful. She has several great tips and made me feel very comfortable -- even virtually. I am so glad I got over the hump of not talking to someone and met with Julia for breastfeeding support. read more

I love Boober! So happy my pediatrician recommended it to me! Just a genius service! Julie was absolutely amazing!!! I would recommend her to anyone who needs lactation support. She was super professional and very personable! I learned so much in 2 hours and now am successfully pumping on my own within hours of her leaving. I would definitely work with her again! read more

We're so grateful we were matched with Julie! She was able to meet with us same day, and beyond that convenience we were so impressed and grateful for her extensive knowledge and compassion. She very thoroughly looked into our situation and evaluated so many elements of our situation in order to formulate a custom plan. She's also very responsive and helpful via text too. We have nothing but good things to say about working with Julie. read more

I found the most incredible PP doula named Courtney M on Boober. She has such an upbeat attitude and brought such a positive energy into my home PP. I felt comfortable finally napping and relaxing knowing she was taking good care of my baby in the other room! read more

Julia was amazing. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. She was able to figure out the problem and make breast feeding more enjoyable and less stressful. I would highly recommend Julia for any mom. read more

Kelly Albertson was truly a godsend! I was struggling with feeding my little one. Kelly came in and right away was able to assess the situation and was so kind. Gave me positive reinforcement that I was doing things right! As a second time mom, I was feeling defeated this time. But Kelly gave me the light I needed at the end of the tunnel! Highly reccomend Kelly! read more

Rhonda was amazing! She was very accommodating when scheduling and so informative and patient during our session. She told me more than the lactation nurses at the hospital did. I learned so many new tips and tricks. Also, she made the session feel so therapeutic. I will definitely stay in touch with her and recommend her. So happy I tried boober and connected with Rhonda! read more

Boober was my personal lifesaver after experiencing a pre-term labor and delivery. I first met Jada at a lecture that she did at Hatch and was super excited to utilize her services post delivery. Little did I know that life had other plans for me and that even though I knew that I didn't get to successfully have my baby, my body thought otherwise. When the milk came in, Jada was so incredibly supportive and provided us with a lactation consultant who checked in with me every day to help me stop the milk as painlessly as possible. She even went above and beyond to send us support groups to help us get through this difficult time emotionally, which was so generous. I can't thank Jada and her team enough for being there for us and we'll definitely be calling them again in the future. read more

Boober connected me with a local lactation consultant. I requested to see a consultant and they were able to find me one on the same day. I'm in NJ and thought it would be more difficult to get someone in-person, but Boober definitely came through for me. Julie, a certified lactation consultant, came in-person and had great Covid-safe precautions so we all felt safe. She was very helpful and was very kind after I asked the same questions over and over. I'm also still cable to communicate with her since we have 2 weeks of unlimited texts. I feel more confident with breastfeeding with Julie's help. Thanks Boober! read more

Danice was so helpful in helping me breastfeed! I was having such a hard time getting our daughter to latch since birth and almost gave up. I was exclusively pumping for 3 weeks before reaching out to try breastfeeding again with professional help this time! Danice showed us different ways of nursing, burping, how to relieve gas, and the body mechanics needed in order for our baby to nurse comfortably! Thank you so much again! read more

This is a review for the Infant CPR class with Vanessa. I HIGHLY recommend the class, and I have taken others before. Vanessa is super clear, concise, and effective in delivering this crucial info and making it stick. I can tell I will retain the information and feel clear about how to assess a child in an emergency situation and make the best decisions about how to intervene. read more

I had a virtual session through Boober with Jada. Her expertise and understanding really made me feel comfortable and encouraged me on the breast feeding path. Through the virtual session we were still able to work through my concerns and I was able to obtain targeted guidance. Jada even looped in another specialist to help us with the baby's ties. We are on a better path for successful breastfeeding due in large measure to Bobber's support and resources. Thank you! read more

Rachel and Sherraine were absolutely wonderful to work with. They helped me navigate the different options I may be presented with during labor and offered me reassuring advice. I felt prepared for birth even though in the end I had a very quick labour and delivery. Postpartum they were also incredible support for questions I had on breastfeeding, gassiness in babies, napping..etc. Would 100% recommended them! read more

I am forever grateful that Boober sent me Emma. She has been a blessing to work with and I find her methods and techniques superior to the information provided to me by several other lactation consultants. Emma has been helping me take the trauma out of feeding my child. Even though we are not "there" or perfect yet with our latch, I am miles away from where I started. I am confident that my son is getting what he needs from me. Emma has been following up with us and offering her support. My money is more than well spent. I encourage all moms to just do it! read more

Suzanne from Boober has been such a reassuring presence. We had our first child a week ago, and Suzanne quickly helped us set up a feeding schedule, provided lactation guidance, and generally just took care of me/baby and the apartment while I recovered from my c section. She's amazing and I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

We took a class this week at the Prenatal Yoga Center. We loved the instructor and felt very supported and reassured by all the material. It was covered in detail, with great pacing. read more

Boober is an amazing service! So easy to use and get the support you need quickly! Boober was sensitive to our budget and our needs and was able to match us with both an excellent lactation consultant and postpartum doula! Really helped put a new mom's worries at ease. read more

Boober is wonderful! I have taken several of their classes and used them to find different service providers throughout my pregnancy/4th trimester. Their customer service is very friendly, helpful, and they are quick to respond. When I was having a lot of difficulty with breastfeeding they connected me with Nina who is AMAZING! She has provided me and my family with so much support and information. She is incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging. Her wealth of information has been invaluable and she really listens to our concerns. I cannot say enough great things about Nina and Boober! read more

Great source for mothers looking for lactation consultants the same day. I contacted boober and literally 5min later I received a phone call and was able to get a virtual meeting same day with a consultant. Not having to wait for a doctors appointment was all the better with a newborn. Margot was incredible, she provided me with suggestions and great information for better lactation experience. Its still a work in progress but she did make a differece on how I approach feeding my baby. I highly recommend Boober. read more

Boober was incredibly helpful when I was at my lowest point with breastfeeding (a few days after getting home from the hospital) - it takes the guesswork out of finding a qualified lactation consultant and takes the hassle out of trying to make an appointment. They match you with someone who is available almost immediately. Boober matched me with Shoshanna Levine and she is incredible! She came to my apartment and we set a plan to increase my milk supply, which has been improving ever since. She's also a genuine, knowledgeable and caring consultant - she has been an invaluable resource when I have questions and even follows up with me to make sure I'm doing ok. I highly recommend both Boober and Shoshanna!!! read more

Danice was very helpful and helped me to understand why I was having so much pain with breast feeding. She provided me with plenty of resources and suggestions to continue to provide my baby with breast milk and hopefully reintroduce breast feeding down the road. She was very compassionate, and supportive of me. Being a new mom is emotional and stressful and wonderful all at the same time, and she made reminded me that I'm doing all of the right things. read more

I had many questions regarding pumping and was stressing out on a Friday night about going to work for the first time the next week. I emailed boober and they texted me later that same evening and then called me in the morning (yes Saturday morning) to help set up a time to chat. They were able to give me an appointment same day or whenever ! I opted for a Monday appointment. I was so relieved and felt cared for. My appointment helped give me confidence in my pumping journey. I'm very grateful to boober. read more

Kesha was AMAZING! She was so sweet and knowledgeable. She completely understood where I was coming from with the challenges I was facing. Kesha helped me navigate what needed to be done to help breastfeed and pump. She gave me a confidence boost in my ability to be able to pump and feed. Thank you so much Kesha! read more

Highly recommend. Website super easy to use, fast responses, and professional and sensitive support. Made finding a doula far easier than we anticipated read more

After a stressful few nights at home w our newborn, and very basic breastfeeding skills, I reached out to Boober, who got back to me very swiftly. They were able to connect me with a consultant who fit me in that same day. The consultant, Margot, is phenomenal. Professional, super knowledgeable and compassionate. Also followed up with a ton of resources. I would highly, highly recommend. read more

I was practically in tears after being discharged from the hospital. I had worked with the hospital Lactation consultants but hadn't found them very helpful. I was in pain, I felt like my milk hasn't come in yet. I knew my baby was hungry, but I was dreading every feed. I texted boober and Cori was at my house in s couple of hours. She worked with me on positioning and fixed a latch issue. She was so kind and patient and I felt much more comfortable by the time our session was over. I've been exclusively breastfeeding since, and our baby was back at her birth weight for her first checkup! Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Gosh boober was a life saver. I reached out and they got me a lactation consultant immediately. Boober put me in contact with Rebecca Koyf who was absolutely amazing. She came to my home immediately and was available day and night to continue providing support via text and phone. She even came all the way to NJ from Brooklyn. She was so patient and kind with me and my son's journey with breastfeeding. She did not only help me with breastfeeding but she provided emotional support which is a huge part of breastfeeding. I'm so grateful to both boober and Rebecca. read more

I used this service after being home for 5 days with my newborn and having a lot of difficulty breastfeeding. I had another lactation consultant cancel an appointment before I called Boober so I was feeling really frustrated and upset. I received a response very quickly and was set up with a consultant to come out to see me in the North West Bronx the same day! Alicia was wonderful and took her time to help me and my baby. I would 100 % recommend this service to any struggling moms out there. read more

We had our baby on a Thursday and got in touch with boober on Friday to try and get a good start to latching and feeding. Cori came to the hospital on Saturday and took over 2 hours with us. She taught us so many things, true mechanics of latching, the signs to look for, the reasoning behind establishing a good latch, the effects it can have down the line, etc. it was amazing. Thank you and thank you Cori Pleune!!! read more

I wish there was an extra kudos button to add to this 5-star review - 5 stars isn't enough! I cannot express how life saving Jada and Eden were to our breast feeding situation. Even though on my third child, and having had the help of lactation consultants in the hospitals, I still had latching issues and oversupply problems. The other consultants were clinical in resolution, whereas Jada and Eden used a personalized approach. They listened to my concerns, asked me questions, checked baby's anatomy, and made a specific strategy to get supply regulated and baby doing a successful, deep latch. Positioning tips were so well explained and immediately helpful; I finally had the confidence I needed to continue nursing. I had almost given up this time. It is also important to mention the background of these women - it is clear they are well traveled and expertly educated in their field. They are also contributing to the community by developing breast feeding programs to help under privileged families. The dedication they have to their work and their communities speaks worlds about the attention and care they will provide you as a client. I highly recommend them for any lactation/nursing issue! read more

After taking birthing classes at Birthday Presence (which were great!) I reached out to their lactation consultant services once my son was 1 week old. I had a ton of questions- and after texting their consultant line i was able to see someone in my home within a few hours! Cori came to the rescue- and not only gave me great hands-on breastfeeding advice, but also awesome practical new mom skills! Highly recommended- these ladies are a lifesaver!!!! read more

Emma was compassionate and knowledgeable! I will always be grateful for her. As a mother, you feel guilty when you are unable to provide for your child. Emma showed me tips and techniques to ensure that I will be able to comfortably move forward in my breastfeeding journey. I highly recommend her! read more

I was literally crying when I texted the Boober service. It was Saturday and I had been dealing with a series of blocked ducts that would not go away. Within minutes I received a response and within a few hours I was put in touch with Stephanie Heintzler, a IBCLC. She came to my apartment and gave me more information in 2 hours than I had received in 2.5 months of consultations and furious googling. It's a brilliant idea and a necessary service for new moms!! read more

This is an amazing service and I am so grateful I was referred to it. I had had nursing issues since my son's birth which attributed to some weight loss. I had been exclusively pumping for the first five weeks of his life to ensure weight gain and was beginning to burn out. I called Boober for support and Dawn was so great and connected me to a great lactation consultant after assessing my specific needs and situation. Grace came to work with us and it couldn't have been a better match. She is fantastic. She uses a holistic, non-judge mental, patient centered approach which makes the experience more collaborative and comfortable. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the science and complex factors that go into breastfeeding -which was mind blowing- but more importantly her communication, compassion, and decency that go along with all of it made for a perfect combination. She was able to present my family with several options in a treatment plan and put so Much of my worry and sadness at ease. She normalized and acknowledged our situation which brought me great clarity on how to move forward with my breastfeeding journey. She reminded me about the many facets of motherhood and the strength and power all us women have. Thank you, Grace! Love, Amy, the Anthony's, and Bernice read more

Eden was a godsend!! and booking through Boober was a breeze! Would definitely recommend this service to all new moms. I'm a FTM and when I got home with my little one after 2 days in the hospital, my nipples were already cracked and bleeding. Every feeding was a nightmare. The hospital nurses did their best to help me with latching, but I was still having serious issues and pain. After 2 hours with Eden, my nursing became 100% pain free. I healed quickly and now nursing is the lovely, comfortable bonding experience it ought to be. read more

Fantastic service! When I was having engorgement issues, and therefore latching issues, with my son a few days after coming home, I panicked. I had no formula, wanted to avoid supplementing if I could, and just needed help. Boober was there within the hour and worked with me for a few hours on the problem. They also were there for me with follow up questions and were hyper responsive! Definitely recommend. read more

We needed quick lactation advice when our three-day-old didn't seem to be getting enough breast milk. It was fantastic to text someone knowledgeable and get a lactation counselor to our home the same day - at 8:30 on a Saturday night, no less. Cori was incredibly helpful, working with us for an hour or so to ensure we felt confident before she left. Highly recommend this service! read more