Definition of MONITRICE

monitrice

Plural: monitrices

Noun

  • an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
  • doula (one who provides support during pregnancy and childbirth)

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French monitrice.

Synonyms

birthing coach, doula, labor coach

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