Dr. Lamaze was influenced by Soviet childbirth practices, which involved breathing and relaxation techniques under the supervision of a "monitrice" or midwife.    From Wordnik.com.  [dailycomic Diary Entry] Reference

• monitrice: a French word originally used by Fernand Lamaze to refer to a specially trained nurse or midwife who provides nursing care and assessment in addition to labor support.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Official Lamaze® Guide] Reference

On va réviser», lance Nathalie Veilleux, monitrice.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hooping.org | Blog | Le Hula-Hoop: plus qu'un jeu d'enfant] Reference

Today, monitrice is often used as a synonym for birth assistant or labor assistant.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Official Lamaze® Guide] Reference

A randomized trial of the effect of monitrice support during labor: mothers’ views two to four weeks postpartum.    From Wordnik.com.  [7. REFERENCES] Reference