Welcome To Allied Breastfeeding Support
Allied Physicians Group’s Breastfeeding Support team is distinguished for its breastfeeding and lactation resources. We offer in-office consultations and home visits for your comfort and convenience. All our lactation specialists are International Board Certified lactation consultants to help both mom and baby accomplish a plan that works for them!
We start with personal outreach calls to new moms who are nursing. Can’t wait for the call? Reach out yourself:
TOLL-FREE SUPPORT LINE:
Frustrated? Worried? Sore? Call our TOLL-FREE support line at 866.211.0404. Speak with one of our Lactation Consultants who will help guide you. We offer support groups, in-office visits and home visits. or email lactationconsultant@alliedphysiciansgroup.com
Meet the Specialists
Lauren Macaluso, MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC
Available at her location: Breastfeeding Medicine
Dr. Lauren Macaluso provides specialized medical care for breastfeeding mothers and their children. She is proud to have a medical practice where a mother can get her and her baby’s breastfeeding needs met in one place. She received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center of George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Macaluso’s special interest in breastfeeding started after nursing her own two children while working part-time with medical students and residents in the newborn nursery. She identified a need for breastfeeding focused care and started her practice in 2006. She is the Breastfeeding Coordinator for the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 Co.
She is a physician who has privileges at North Shore University Hospital and Cohen Children’s Medical Center and is proud to work with pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, lactation consultants, breast surgeons, ENTs, oral surgeons, and feeding, physical and occupational therapists for optimal patient care.
Jeanne Rosser, IBCLC
Available in home or at: Pediatric Health Associates and West Suffolk Lactation Center
Jeanne Rosser is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Currently, Jeanne serves as the Clinical Director of Allied Breastfeeding Support, a Division of Allied Pediatrics. She is a La Leche League Leader and Vice President of the Long Island Lactation Consultants Association (LILCA). Jeanne has worked extensively with breastfeeding mothers employed outside the home. One of the her main focuses is assisting working mothers continue to breastfeed and provide human milk for their babies. She is a native New Yorker, who lives in Amityville with her husband, Nick. They have 3 grown children, Caity, Sam & Dylan. Her hobbies include biking, cooking and travel.
Deirdre McLary, IBCLC
Available at: Zatz Pediatrics
Deirdre McLary has been working with expectant and new families since 1998 as a doula, lactation consultant (IBCLC), newborn expert and parenting mentor. She sees families privately through MommaArts, her local breastfeeding and doula business, and works as an IBCLC for a local pediatrician. With over 16 years dedicated to helping new families transition from pregnancy into the toddler years, Deirdre has a wide range of experience and insight, which she lovingly brings to each of her clients, families and to the groups she facilitates. http://www.mommaarts.com/
Office Policies / Services
Allied Physicians Group is distinguished for its breastfeeding and lactation resources, No matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey, we have the tools to support you.
Allied Lactation Consultants offer:
· support available throughout Long Island, the boroughs of NYC, Westchester and Rockland counties
· telephone and email support
· “in office” or “at home” appointments
· prenatal classes
· location specific support groups
· breast pump rentals and sales
We offer in-office consultations with board certified pediatricians, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and Specialists to help both mom and baby accomplish a breastfeeding plan that works for them. We also offer home visits, anywhere across Long Island, for your convenience and comfort. This has been an invaluable resource to new moms in those sleepless early days!
We are an integrated group of specialists, including Breastfeeding Medicine Physicians and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Together we can create a plan that works for you and your baby.
BREASTFEEDING LINKS
Below are some breastfeeding links you may find helpful.
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION:
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine website: www.bfmed.org
International Lactation Consultants Association website: www.ILCA.org
La Leche League website: www.Lalecheleague.com
Pediatric Practice Races for the Breastfeeding Cause
TO LOOK UP THE SAFETY OF A MEDICATION WHILE BREASTFEEDING:
MILK DEPOT LOCATIONS
Kenneth Zatz, MD – 18 Washington Ave., South Nyack, NY 10960
Peconic Pediatrics -34 Commerce Drive, Suite 2, Riverhead, NY 11901
Breastfeeding Medicine – 1575 Hillside Avenue, Suite LL1, New Hyde Park, New York 11040-2501
Hours
| Monday |  |
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM by appt. |
| Tuesday | |
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM by appt. |
| Wednesday | |
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM by appt. |
| Thursday | |
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM by appt. |
| Friday | |
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM by appt. |
| Saturday | |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM by appt. |
| Sunday | |
by appt. |
Insurance Plans
Most insurances are accepted, call the office for more information. Home visits are not covered by all insurances, please call the office or email, lactationconsultant@alliedphysiciansgroup.com for more information.
