Heart2HeartBeat Lactation & Wellness

Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness was birthed from a love of lactation and a commitment to community. Offering a range of services from culturally-informed clinical breastfeeding management, equity in lactation training facilitation, & community-centered breastfeeding advocacy & education. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Certified Perinatal Educator Shenell R. Ford is humbled to serve & support families along their feeding journey.

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Highly specialized care catered to your family.

“The Encore”: Follow Up/Check In

“The Ensemble”: CommUNITY Breastfeeding Class

“The Intro”: Meet the LC

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The knowledge and support that Shenell brings is insurmountable!!!! As a mom of three breastfed boys, my experience with each presented its own challenges. Shenell

The Howell Family

Literally changed my mindset about nursing ! I can hands down say I had/having the best Nursing experience. Not only was she super informative and

The Foy Family

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1st Annual CommUNITY Breastfeeding Awareness Walk

August 4, 2024heartbeatheartbeat no comments
Shenell Ford of Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness and Moryn Mendoza of Pioneer Valley Lactation held the 1st annual CommUNITY Breastfeeding Awareness Walk in Blunt Park in Springfield, MA. Various community

City of Springfield Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

April 11, 2024heartbeatheartbeat no comments
Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined today for the City of Springfield’s second annual Black Maternal Health Week celebration at City Hall. Ms.

2024 SDHHS Commissioners Award Recipient

April 2, 2024heartbeatheartbeat no comments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held the City of Springfield’s Annual Public Health Month kick-off event today at City Hall. Mayor Sarno