title: An independent labor-support nursing service.
abstract: The development of a monitrice service as an independent nursing practice is described including design, legality, implementation into several hospitals, and response by the consumer, provider, and hospital staff. Specific information also includes orientation to hospitals, scheduling, pricing, and a description of the service.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D009744:Nursing, Private Duty; D009773:Obstetric Nursing; D011247:Pregnancy