monitrice
- noun
- Archaic
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doula
- The monitrice coached the mother through her breathing exercises during a long labor.
Examples
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Many couples choose a monitrice to guide them through relaxation techniques at the hospital.
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The monitrice helped her through the contractions.
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He trained as a monitrice to help his partner during childbirth.
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Many women prefer having a monitrice during childbirth.
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Many couples choose a monitrice to guide them through relaxation techniques at the hospital.
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The monitrice coached the mother through her breathing exercises during a long labor.
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He trained as a monitrice to help his partner during childbirth.
Synonyms
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7.2
A person who gives emotional and practical support to a woman during childbirth
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5.4
Person who gives comfort and practical help to a woman during childbirth but not medical treatment
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3.8
A person who stays with a woman during childbirth and helps her breathe and relax
A woman who helps others when they give birth
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Monitrice comes from the Latin monere, which means 'to advise' or 'to warn', and is the same root as the English word monitor. So a monitrice is a person who advises and guides a woman during childbirth, helping with breathing and other comfort techniques.