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Shenell Ford and Moryn Mendoza brought the community together for the first-ever CommUNITY Breastfeeding Awareness Walk in Springfield, MA — a joyful celebration of family, health, and advocacy.
City leaders and community advocates gathered at Springfield City Hall to celebrate the second annual Black Maternal Health Week, with Shenell Ford presenting a mayoral proclamation and community voices amplifying the importance of care, education, and advocacy.
Shenell Ford, founder of Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness and a leader in equitable maternal care, has been recognized by MassLive as an emerging Black leader for her advocacy, education, and dedication to uplifting families in Springfield and beyond.
Springfield city officials and community leaders joined Shenell Ford to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week, highlighting advocacy, public health, and the importance of culturally informed lactation support.
Shenell Ford, IBCLC and founder of Heart2Heartbeat, shares her powerful personal and professional journey in lactation care, advocating for culturally rooted, equitable breastfeeding support and its deep connection to mental health.
The City of Springfield kicked off National Breastfeeding Month with a flag raising at City Hall, honoring Shenell Ford and other local leaders for their advocacy, leadership, and community-based support of mothers and families.
FeaturedMayor Sarno honored Shenell Ford for donating items and educational materials to Springfield City Hall’s lactation room, recognizing her leadership in supporting parents and promoting breastfeeding awareness.