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What Is a Monitrice?

A monitrice is typically a licensed midwife, or other clinically trained provider who supports you during your birth journey—not only emotionally and physically, like a doula—but also through limited clinical care in labor. This includes:

  • Listening to fetal heart tones

  • Monitoring maternal vital signs

  • Providing cervical exams 

  • Assessing labor progression with a clinical lens

This gentle, informed guidance provides valuable infromation and clinical assessment during labor at home.

A Sacred Blend of Skills and Support

Monitrice care is for those who want more than just clinical or emotional support—it’s for families who believe in whole-person care. It’s the gentle balance of medical knowledge and soulful presence, woven together in a way that brings safety, comfort, and empowerment to your birthing experience.

Monitrice vs. Doula: What's the Difference?

Both doulas and monitrices provide invaluable emotional support, comfort techniques, and birth preparation, the key difference is that a monitrice is medically trained to perform certain assessments that doulas are not licensed to do.

During labor, a monitrice can:

  • Help determine the best time to go to your birth location

  • Monitor your baby and body for wellbeing

  • Offer real-time, evidence-based insights that reduce guesswork

At your birth setting, your monitrice transitions into a doula role, offering non-clinical, continuous support while collaborating with your care team.

Why Choose Monitrice Support?

Peace of Mind - You’ll feel reassured knowing you have both heart-centered care and skilled clinical monitoring during labor.

Stay Home Longer - Many families prefer to remain at home to labor for as possible. A monitrice can make this safer and more comfortable option.

Informed, Empowered Choices - With a trained clinician by your side, you can make timely, confident decisions—backed by both intuition and insight.

Personalized, Loving Care - A monitrice doesn’t just assess your progress—she holds space, listens deeply, and honors your unique birth story.

 

Monitrice Doula Package

Birth Journey & Beyond Class

This comprehensive weekend group class contains 4 classes in 1:

Childbirth Education

Lactation Education

Newborn Care Education 

Postpartum Care Education

( Class includes a spot for you and 1 support person. )

 

Unlimited phone and text support throughout your pregnancy 

Unlimited Birth Support 

Vitals for client and baby during labor at home

Clinical assessment and vitals for client and baby at postpartum visits 

Lactation support

Birth photos and videos included 

4 Postpartum Visits:

24-48 hours after hospital discharge - Home visit

1 week - Home visit

3 weeks - Office visit

6 weeks - Office visit

 

Placenta Encapsulation – Includes capsules, tincture, cord keepsake & photos

Labor of Love L.A.

Your Birth Your Way 

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