Mindfulness Meets Maternity
Transform your birthing experience with mindfulness techniques that promote connection, calm, and confidence
Meet Your Doula
Shekita (she/her)
I am Shekita Long—a passionate advocate for transformative perinatal experiences and a dedicated community health worker (CHW). As a CAAPA-trained birth and labor doula, Army veteran, yoga teacher, and Reiki practitioner, I specialize in mindfulness and wellness, guiding you through one of life’s most profound journeys.
With additional training in Spinning Babies techniques and certification as an A.C.T.T. Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood (BSFM) facilitator, I am committed to empowering you with evidence-based practices that prioritize your safety and well-being. As co-director of Community Outreach for The Lunar Doula Collective and a board member of the Detroit Psychedelic Society, I actively engage with our community to foster support and connection.
I am deeply passionate about continuing education and volunteer as a UofM Dial-A-Doula. Additionally, I am an active member of the Motor City Doula Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting birth professionals in Metro Detroit.
I believe that birth transcends being a medical event; it is a transformative life experience that deserves honor and respect. I embrace the traditions and rituals surrounding birth, advocating for informed choices and compassionate care for you and your family. My goal is to create a nurturing environment where you can thrive, embrace your journey, and celebrate the incredible power of bringing life into the world.
Embrace the Power of Birth!
Explore the transformative journey of birth, where you can connect deeply with your body and your baby. As your Doula, I will provide tools and support to help you feel confident and empowered, guiding you to harness your innate strength
MY STORY
Why I love being a community doula in Metro Detroit
It is my desire to guide birthing people and their families in achieving the births that they desire. I want women to feel strong and empowered in their labor and delivery, not like someone in need of rescuing. Supporting and guiding women through pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period is honestly not something I ever thought I would do. It has been a personal journey of healing as well as a journey of learning. I give thanks.
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A Joyful Birth + Postpartum is Possible for you, too!
My clients have done it and you can, too! Learn more about birth and postpartum doula services by clicking view services below.
