The Riverdale Lactation Center's philosophy is that "breastfeeding is the safest, healthiest infant feeding option for both mother and baby. But, it is also a learned art. With the right help it can be painless and pleasurable, leading to a satisfying bond between mother and baby with lifelong benefits."
Riverdale Lactation Center provides a comprehensive array of services to its clients, including:
- Lactation Consultations
- Office Visits
- Home Visit
- Extended Care in private suite for the mother nearing burnout
- Breast Pump rentals
- Breastfeeding Classes
- Learn the skills in advance
- Prevention of difficulties
- Problem solving
- Group & private classes available
- Working & breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding twins and more
- Safe Breastfeeding Aids
- Breastfeeding lecture
By car:
Take the Henry Hudson Parkway North, over Hudson Bridge. Exit at 246th St. Right at lights onto 246th St. Third street on your right is Livingston Ave. Park at the end of the hedge after (when) you cross Livingston Ave. near brass sign that reads 4550 Livingston. Follow pathway to rear of house. Go down steps to patio. Turn right around the house. Get a parking permit from the office and put it in your dashboard.
By public transportation:
Take the 1 or 9 train to 242nd St., walk north and turn left at Manhattan College Parkway. Make a right on Post Road. Make a left on 246th St., walk uphill about 3 blocks. The center is on the left side just before Livingston Ave.
Contact:
Margot Mann
4550 Livingston Ave., Bronx, NY 10471
Telephone: 718-601-2939
Pager/Cell Phone: 917-371-1948