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Mass PPD Fund 2022: Shenell Ford

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.

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City of Springfield Holds Flag Raising Ceremony for National Breastfeeding Month
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City of Springfield Holds Flag Raising Ceremony for National Breastfeeding Month

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.

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