Lactation Room

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory provides a Lactation Room for all working mothers to use. It is located in the Administration Building, on the 2nd floor, Room 201.  

If you need to use this facility, please contact Wanda Espinal at xt. 8990 or [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a sink in the room? 

No, there is no sink, but there is a private bathroom and a sink on the same floor.

Q: Is there a refrigerator? 

Yes, there is one located in the room. Please label all containers with your name.

Q: How do I get a key for the room?  

The Security Office will provide a key to anyone who needs it for the duration of their need.  They can keep it until they no longer need to use the room, and at that time, we ask that they please return the key. Contact Wanda Espinal with any questions at xt. 8990 or [email protected].  

Q: How do I know if the room is being used by someone else?  

The room has a Vacant/In Use sign on the door operated by the user. 

Q: Can I reserve the room or view its availability online?  

Currently, that is not an option, but we are open to adding this feature if the community would prefer it. Please contact Wanda Espinal at xt. 8990 or [email protected].

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The Lactation Room is sponsored by the Lamont Child Development Center, which is located 1/2-mile north of the campus entrance on Route 9W. The Center is operated on our behalf by Bright Horizons, an international industry leader in early childhood education. If you have any questions about the Center and its services, please call 845-848-2665 or email [email protected].