Birth. Education.
History. Community.
I’m Shekita Long, a Cultural & Community Doula, Childbirth Educator, Community Health Worker, and Founder of the Detroit Black Birth Archive.
My work lives at the intersection of birth, education, community health, and historical preservation. Whether I’m preparing a family for birth or preserving the stories of the people who came before us, the goal is the same: making sure knowledge stays in the hands of the community.
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.
Detroit Black Birth Archive
Preserving Black birth history is more than documenting the past it's protecting our future. Learn more about the Detroit Black Birth Archive and how you can help preserve Detroit's legacy.
Mind, Body, Birth
A mindfulness-based childbirth preparation series blending breathwork, movement, and education for a more centered, confident birth experience.
SPEAKING AND EDUCATION
Real Conversations. Lasting Impact.
Birth is more than a medical event. It is personal, cultural, historical, and deeply connected to community.
I bring my experience as a Cultural & Community Doula, Childbirth Educator, Community Health Worker, and founder of the Detroit Black Birth Archive into conversations about childbirth, Black maternal health, community birth, birth education, and Detroit’s Black birth history.
I’m available for conferences, panels, workshops, universities, museums, healthcare organizations, maternal health programs, and community events.
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From the Detroit Black Birth Archive
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.
