WHAT IS A MONITRICE?
As a monitrice, I accompany women in labor to assist them in having a satisfying birth experience. I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and assist you in gathering the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor. I am a Certified Professional Midwife and have additional certifications which include neonatal resuscitation and CPR. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. I am independent and self-employed. As your monitrice, I am working for YOU, not your caregiver or hospital.
I can provide you with monitrice services in your home, but not at the hospital. Monitrice services are outside the scope and practice of a labor doula and include taking maternal vitals, assessing fetal heart tones, fetal positioning, and cervical dilation exams. These can be helpful if you are wishing to stay at home for the better part of your labor but want to be sure to make it to the hospital on time for your
birth. Monitrice services are not for medical treatment, but only to assess your progress in labor.
I can provide you with monitrice services in your home, but not at the hospital. Monitrice services are outside the scope and practice of a labor doula and include taking maternal vitals, assessing fetal heart tones, fetal positioning, and cervical dilation exams. These can be helpful if you are wishing to stay at home for the better part of your labor but want to be sure to make it to the hospital on time for your
birth. Monitrice services are not for medical treatment, but only to assess your progress in labor.
WHY CHOOSE A MONITRICE?
Monitrice provides an option for women that would like to be monitored and labor at home, but deliver in the hospital setting. Because of our CPM credentials, we are able to monitor mom’s and baby’s well-being at home before going to the hospital or birth center or prior to the arrival of the client’s midwife in home birth setting. This option offers the birthing couple the peace of mind of labor support by a competent, experienced midwife which can be very beneficial for VBACs, first-time mamas and those who have had previous trauma in their birth experiences. This additional service includes the above plus:
Periodic monitoring of fetal heart-tones
Monitoring of maternal vital signs
Cervical assessments as needed
Periodic monitoring of fetal heart-tones
Monitoring of maternal vital signs
Cervical assessments as needed
CHOOSING A MONITRICE
Birth is a unique, significant and intimate time, and it is very important that the monitrice and the expectant family have a good relationship. I encourage you to interview several monitrices in order to find the best fit for your family. I offer initial interviews at no charge.
BEFORE YOUR BIRTH
I prefer to meet with you at least 2 times before your birth if possible and usually at your home. The first visit is to get acquainted, discuss your priorities, your hopes for this birth, go over some techniques, and answer any questions or concerns you might have in hiring a Monitrice to attend your birth. This meeting does not obligate you to use my services and there is no charge. The second meeting would be a chance to get to know each other more and go over things you would like to do or try and make a birth plan.
WHAT MY SERVICES INCLUDE:
If you do decide to contract my services you may expect the following from me:
* 24 hours on-call beginning 1 week before the due date and two weeks after the birth
* back-up arrangements in case of illness or emergency
* early labor support as needed in home, birth center or hospital
* assistance in drafting an informed birth plan
* provide information on childbirth education classes
* complement or supplement information received in those classes
* one (1) prenatal visit and phone contact
* one (1) postpartum visit and phone contact
* constant care, attention and support once active labor has begun
* maintain a calm birth experience
* assistance in unexpected outcomes in providing support, guidance and information
* breastfeeding support and counseling or referrals, if needed
* parenting and newborn information and referrals, if needed or requested
* 24 hours on-call beginning 1 week before the due date and two weeks after the birth
* back-up arrangements in case of illness or emergency
* early labor support as needed in home, birth center or hospital
* assistance in drafting an informed birth plan
* provide information on childbirth education classes
* complement or supplement information received in those classes
* one (1) prenatal visit and phone contact
* one (1) postpartum visit and phone contact
* constant care, attention and support once active labor has begun
* maintain a calm birth experience
* assistance in unexpected outcomes in providing support, guidance and information
* breastfeeding support and counseling or referrals, if needed
* parenting and newborn information and referrals, if needed or requested
HOW MUCH OF AN INVESTMENT?
Having a monitrice at your birth brings the additional comfort of having a medically trained professional with your while you are at home to check in on your baby and your progress. The small investment for your peace of mind is only $2700. Please contact me to find out more!
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Areas Served:
Loudoun, Fairfax, Chantilly, Leesburg, Ashburn, South Riding, Aldi, Centreville, Manassas, Sterling, Reston, Woodbridge, Vienna, Winchester, Purceville, Stephens City, Front Royal, Flint Hill, Bealeton, Warrenton, Haymarket, Gainsville, Dulles, Dumfries, Lorton, Springfield, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and surrounding areas. |
Phone: 703-439-7298
Email: [email protected] |