Community Doula Support in Metro Detroit

It's not just about support - it's about peace, confidence and joy in parenthood.

Meet Your Doula

Shekita

I am Shekita Long, Community Health Worker (CHW), CAAPA Trained Birth and Labor Doula, Army Veteran, Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner specializing in Mindfulness and Wellness.

I have a passion for continuing education, volunteering as a UofM Dial-A-Doula, and am also an active member of thee Motor City Doula Association, a nonprofit organization in Metro Detroit that provides support to Birth Working professionals.

I believe that birth is not just a medical event; it’s a profound life experience. I honor the traditions and rituals that surround birth, and advocate for informed choices and respectful care for my clients and their families. I am trained in evidence-based practices and committed to creating a nurturing environment where you can thrive.

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.

kind words

"She was also always so upbeat/positive!"

Shekita was very supportive and made me feel so much more comfortable knowing she was there as part of my support team. She made creating my birth plan very simple and was very caring before, during and after birth. When I was feeling down during my complicated birth process she was there with those words of encouragement to make me and my child's dad feel better. I was also diagnosed with a rare illness called intraheptic cholestasis of pregnancy which made me high risk and she was very much in tune with me and the baby since day 1. I also felt comfortable as she's very relatable, understanding, and she's was also always so upbeat/positive. She's a great doula and very resourceful. She even encouraged me to follow my plan to be a doula one day.

Raemere Garrett
"She helped motivate me.."

She was respectful an very kind she did her job very well ,as well she helped motivate me in many ways possible, I really appreciate Shekita being there for me

ILieaha Conn-Crawford
"I had an amazing pregnancy experience with her...."

Shekita has been an amazing advocate /doola/friend . I had an amazing pregnancy experience with her in the birth of my baby girl, February 17, 2024 . OK, honestly I rather a four page story on how my pregnancy went! To you soon to be mommy choose Kita she’s amazing!

Aleigha Cann