Services

What are monitrice services?

• "Monitrice" is a French word meaning "guide" or "assistant." 

• Monitrice services are offered by trained birth professionals in order to provide support and assistance to birthing women and couples throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Monitrice services bridge the gap between doula support and midwifery care. These services encompass clinical assessments, labor support, emotional support, and information, while also respecting the birthing person's preferences and choices.

Key Aspects of Monitrice Services

• "Bridging the Gap"
  A monitrice offers a more comprehensive approach than doulas, incorporating clinical skills and assessments, while still providing emotional and informational support similar to a midwife.

• Informed Decision-Making
  A monitrice will provide information and guidance to helping the birthing woman or couple make informed decisions about their care.

• Clinical Assessments
  A monitrice may assess vital signs, fetal heart tones, cervical dilation, and labor progress.

• Labor Support
  A monitrice provides continuous support during labor, including emotional comfort, physical support, and helping the birthing woman navigate the labor process.

• Postpartum Support
  A monitrice offers postpartum care, which may include newborn assessments, postpartum depression monitoring, and breastfeeding support.

• Flexibility and Customization
  Monitrice services are tailored to meet individual needs and preferences, whether it's for a planned home birth, a planned hospital birth, or a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Breastfeeding Support Services

• Shana is a passionate breastfeeding advocate who wants all mothers to have support and confidence in breastfeeding their babies. She holds certification as the industry-best International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). In addition, she has over 10 years of experience in hospital and home settings assisting new mothers with breastfeeding support. Shana has also breastfed each of her children, which together has lasted almost 20 years.

• Available breastfeeding support services are:

  • Pre-delivery consultation and teaching

  • Initial 24-hour in home consultation

  • Evaluation for possible lip- or tongue-ties and referrals for further evaluation with doctors.

  • Continuous support during first two weeks

  • Ongoing consultations as necessary