Monitrice: Midwifery care meets hospital birth
Monitrice Care is the perfect fit for those who want to give birth in the hospital, while still receiving the midwifery care experience — you don’t have to compromise. Our Licensed Midwives provide complete Prenatal Care, Labor Support and Postpartum Care for hospital births as well.
Receive gentle, personalized support from a skilled Licensed Midwife throughout pregnancy, early labor, and postpartum. With hands-on care, education, and advocacy, monitrice support helps families feel confident, informed, and deeply supported, throughout a hospital birth experience.
Personalized midwifery support for a calm and confident hospital birth.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care with a Licensed Midwife goes beyond the basics.
One-hour long appointments and complete prenatal education on nutrition, interventions, pregnancy discomforts, birth preparation, optimizing supplementation and more!
Labor Support
When it is time to transition to the hospital, we are by your side every step of the way – establishing care with the hospital team, giving reports, and advocating for your birth plan.
Postpartum Care
Intentional care provided for mom and baby in the early days.
Postpartum care resumes with your midwife to round out a warm and comfortable experience, supporting you through your first 6 weeks with your new baby.
Considering Monitrice Care? Book a Free Initial Consult with our Midwives
"We could not have asked for a better midwife experience! Tiffany was incredible to work with. She is professional, knowledgeable, warm, and fun. We loved that she provided evidence based perspectives to inform our decisions and did not pressure us. She made us feel comfortable and supported. On the day of our daughter’s arrival, Tiffany was calm and collected and ensured a smooth delivery. We are so thankful to have had her support and guidance!"
"The care that Tiffany gives you from pregnancy to postpartum is truly top tier. I always enjoyed having my check ups with her and was SO happy she was able to attend my birth. I remember in labor I instantly noticed her walk in the room and felt her calming & positive energy. The women who you choose to have around you during your birth mean a lot, and I’m so very grateful I had here."
"Tiffany is an outstanding, knowledgeable, compassionate midwife that was always supportive. Any questions or concerns, even a venting ear you could count on Tiffany. We can’t even begin to express the appreciation we have. I would recommend midwives 1,000 times to any expecting moms, especially Tiffany and her resources! From pregnancy to postpartum, you will be supported. We are forever grateful for our experience and our healthy baby boy!"
"Tiffany was amazing at preparing me for birth and made it possible for me to have the birth experience I wanted. She was always available when I needed her. During labor and birth, she stayed by my side and kept me calm and comfortable. She made sure my birth plan was followed and gave me encouragement. Tiffany is truly wonderful and absolutely amazing at her job. I would not have had the wonderful birth experience that I had without her."
"Tiffany is magic! After having two home births, briefly attended traditional midwifery school myself, once a birth assistant, certified lactation counselor, and currently a registered nurse, I had high expectations for my midwifery care. That being said, Tiffany met all of my standards in a midwife! She is personable, professional, punctual to appointments, incredibly thorough, and very trustworthy. I highly recommend her midwifery services!"
"I do not know what I would have done without Tiffany! She was so knowledgeable and helped prepare me for every step of the process. Her calming presence was just what I needed in labor. She was able to help my partner so much too. AMAZING WOMAN! I am so grateful for her!"
"Tiffany's presence during labor was priceless and balanced out tensions that came and went. She helped us with resources and eased a lot of my anxieties surrounding pregnancy and labor. Her wealth of knowledge and her personal experiences created a warm and relaxing environment. Throughout the process she was intuitive to our needs and reducing our stress. I highly recommend her to anyone!"
"Tiffany is amazing! I first met her when I was having my first son 3 years ago and it was one of the most amazing experiences ever. She’s so sweet and honest and very open and loving! I would recommend her to anyone ! She is so knowledgeable and will help you choose what’s best for you and your baby without any pressure. She was more like my support system/friend, she was so sweet ! 100/10 would recommend her to anyone!"
Frequently Asked Questions
The total cost of the Monitrice Package is $6,500.
This includes Full Prenatal Care, Early Labor Support and Postpartum Support.
No discounts may be applied to Monitrice Packages. We offer payment plans and accept HSA/FSA and Care Credit.
Your monitrice package includes:
- A free consultation to decide if monitrice care is right for you and if we are a good fit for each other.
- All of your prenatal visits: Monthly through 28 weeks, biweekly through 36 weeks, and weekly through 42 weeks.
- Childbirth + Breastfeeding Education
- Early Labor and a midwife accompanying you to the hospital to establish care with the on-call team.
- Postpartum Care through 6 weeks
We do not accept insurance, however, we can provide you with a superbill for you to file a claim for reimbursement with your insurance. The amount of reimbursement you may be eligible for will depend on your insurance provider and policy.
We do take Care Credit, HSA/FSA, and we accept health share plans.
Labs and ultrasounds can be billed directly to your insurance.
Monitrice Care is a good option for those in good health with a low-risk pregnancy.
If you want the personalized, warm and holistic care of a Licensed Midwife, with the option of birthing in the hospital – this is a great fit for you.
Medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension, or pregnancy conditions such as a twin pregnancy, preeclampsia, or placenta previa would risk you out of care.
If you have questions specific to you, feel free to book a consultation with a midwife and we can discuss your options.
A Monitrice is a Licensed Midwife who provides prenatal care, labor support and postpartum care. During labor support, the Licensed Midwife can monitor the baby's heart tones, mom’s vitals, check dilation and help make a plan for the best time to transition to the hospital.
While they are wonderful, and everyone needs one – a Birth Doula is not a licensed medical provider. Doulas instead offer emotional, physical and informational support.
A doula is a perfect compliment to a Monitrice Care Package, and we would be happy to help recommend local doula resources!
Yes! We prefer to work with UF Health Flagler Hospital. Under certain circumstances, other hospitals may be a better fit for you. If you have questions specific to you, feel free to book a consultation with a midwife and we can discuss your options.
Monitrice Care Fees & Payment
The Monitrice Care Package cost is $6,500. This includes:
- A free consultation to decide if monitrice care is right for you and if we are a good fit for each other.
- All of your prenatal visits: Monthly through 28 weeks, biweekly through 36 weeks, and weekly through 42 weeks.
- Early Labor and Hospital Transition Support
- Postpartum Care through 6 weeks: mother & baby check-ins, breastfeeding support, family planning options including contraceptives and well-women care.
We offer a 5% discount for military families, first responders and anyone who pays in full by 28 weeks.
We believe every family deserves access to respectful, evidence-based maternity care. Island Birth House maintains a limited community-care fund to provide reduced-cost services to qualifying families experiencing financial barriers to care.
We offer payment plans and accept HSA/FSA, health share plans and Care Credit.
Early labor support by a Licensed Midwife, in the comfort of your own home.