Detroit Birth Doula & Mindful Childbirth Educator
Supporting Metro Detroit families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with advocacy, balance, and culturally grounded care.
You don't have to navigate this alone. You deserve to feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.
Serving Detroit * Livonia * Canton * Novi * Farmington * Ann Arbor & surrounding communities
Labor and Birth Doula Support
Continuous emotional, physical, and spiritual support before, during, and after labor—so you feel grounded and empowered every step of the way.
Birth in Ceremony
Birth is more than a medical event, it is a sacred transition. If you are considering a homebirth and want grounded support through the journey, learn more about my homebirth doula services
Mind, Body, Birth
A mindfulness-based childbirth preparation series blending breathwork, movement, and education for a more centered, confident birth experience.
Plant Parenthood Detroit
Growing Community, Nurturing Parents
Shekita Long is a community doula and advocate based in Livonia, MI, with a passion for reimagining how parents are supported before, during, and after birth. As the Chapter Lead of Plant Parenthood Detroit, the local branch of a global community organization, she is cultivating a safe, stigma-free space for parents and parents-to-be to explore wellness, integration, and healing in ways that honor both mind and body.
Plant Parenthood Detroit offers integration circles, educational workshops, and peer-led support groups designed to meet parents where they are. Guided by principles of mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness, Shekita brings together doulas, mental health professionals, and community healers to create experiences that help parents grow their confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.
With roots in Detroit’s vibrant community and inspired by her work with the Detroit Psychedelic Society and Wombs of the World, Shekita envisions Plant Parenthood Detroit as a hub for education, connection, and mutual aid. From perinatal mental health support to culturally-rooted parenting practices, the initiative is committed to reducing stigma, increasing access to resources, and celebrating the diverse ways families thrive.
Whether you’re expecting your first child, navigating postpartum, or seeking connection in parenthood, Plant Parenthood Detroit is here to help you plant seeds of wellness, love, and community that last a lifetime.
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Musings From a Mindful Doula
Step Out of Anxiety and Into Joy, Confidence, and Peace
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Inquiry
Book a Conversation with me to learn more about how you can benefit from doula support during pregnancy and beyond.
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Plan
Then we can make a plan and schedule our prenatal meeting(s) and address any questions you may have.
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Joy!
Celebrate feeling relaxed, joyful and supported as you bring your baby home and into the world.
Empowerment, education, and hands-on care are something a doula uniquely provides.
From teaching you about your changing body to cooking a wholesome postpartum meal - a doula's role is to help you transition into yours.
