Shekita Long

Labor & Birth Doula

Shekita Long, CHW, CPST

cULTURAL AND cOMMUNITY dOULA

Metro Deroit Directory of Black and BIPOC Midwives

Shekita Long • August 23, 2024

Empowering Birth:  Your Guide to Culturally Competent Care

Black Midwives play a vital role in improving the health outcomes of Black mothers, birthing people, and infants.  They can provide culturally competent care, advocate for patients, and ensure that Black mothers feel secure and cared for during prenatal care.   Black Midwives can also help reduce bias in maternal healthcare because midwifery is relationship-based care.   


As a Community Doula I am dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Black Midwives in our community who are providing high quality, culturally competent care to birthing individuals and families.  Follow along as I highlight the work of these incredible practioners and connect you with the resources you need to find the perfect Midwife for your birthing journey.   Join me in amplifying the voices and expertise of Black and BIPOC Midwives in Metro Detroit.



Cynthia Jackson

Sacred Rose Midwifery


Spirit Traveler

Intuitive Birthing Experience


Melissa Scott, CNM

University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital


Whitni Jazmyn White, CNM

University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital


Angela Foster, CNM

Birth Detroit


Char'ly Renee Snow, CNM

Birth Detroit


Celina Gonzalez-Pittman, CNM

Wayne Health


Samia Abdelnabi, Ph.D., C.N.M., FNP-C, M.Sc.

University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation


Kenyatta Herndon, CNM, ILCLA

Trinity Health


Ciara Hunt, CNM

Trinity Health


Tiffany Farr, CPM

Vibrant Life Midwife


Vanessa Teal Mckenzie, CNM

University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital


Khadijah Bansfield, CPM

Heart & Soul Midwifery


Darlene Joyce Allen, CNM

DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital


Elikem Amable-Brumfield, CNM

Birth Detroit

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