Monitrice Services

What is a monitrice?

A monitrice is an experienced labor support who offers a blend of skills commonly associated with doulas and midwives. As your monitrice, I offer the unwavering support of a doula plus the clinical skills required to monitor labor progress, assess fetal and maternal wellbeing, and help you decide when it is time to call on your primary provider. When you enter the care of your primary provider, I will shift into the role of your doula. Anyone can use a monitrice, but I feel the services of a monitrice are most beneficial for those hoping for a VBAC, those who are concerned about going to the hospital too early, or even those who are concerned about not making it to the hospital in time.

What is included in your care from me as your monitrice?

• Everything from my Gold Birth Doula Package

• Prenatal care in my office including the following skilled support:

  • Childbirth education

  • Checking fetal position/belly mapping

  • Checking fetal heart tones

  • Monitoring maternal vitals

  • Guidance for lifestyle and nutritional changes, supplements, and herbal remedies

• Labor support in your home includes the following skilled support until care is transferred to your primary provider:

  • Monitoring fetal heart tones

  • Monitoring maternal vitals

  • Checking cervical dilation and station (if requested)

  • Encouragement from a peaceful presence

• Three postpartum sessions including the following skilled support:

  • Lactation or bottle feeding support

  • Monitoring maternal and newborn wellbeing

  • Newborn weight tracking

• Keepsake birth certificate with newborn footprints

• Additional support as required