Labor of Love L.A.
Jennifer Buonamassa, LM,CPM

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Monitrice Doula Package

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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 

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Unlimited Birth Support 

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Vitals for client and baby during labor at home

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Clinical assessment and vitals for client and baby at postpartum visits 

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Lactation support

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Birth photos and videos included 

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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​​​