Go beyond birth plans with midwifery wisdom blended with doula support to help you reconnect with the wisdom of your body for an easier pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Cut through the noise, conflicting advice, and one size fits all guidance that can make this season feel overwhelming. I’m Monica, a Licensed Midwife, Doula, Holistic Perinatal Wellness Guide and Certified Yoga Instructor with 30 years experience supporting thousands of women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and everything that comes with it. I bring together the clinical knowledge of midwifery and the hands on guidance of doula care so you get support that’s practical, evidence informed, and grounded in the reality of how birth actually works. I created Moonwise Motherhood to give you a full spectrum approach to the childbearing year. This isn’t just classes or checklists. It’s real guidance, real education, and real support that helps you prepare your body, trust your instincts, and learn tools that actually work in labor and postpartum. Here’s how I can support you: • Easier Birth Classes • Prenatal Yoga to prepare your body for labor & birth • Virtual and in person Birth Doula Support • Postpartum preparation and guidance after you give birth • Perinatal Wellness Guidance As your birth doula, I help you understand your options, learn comfort measures, and get clear on what you want for your birth. I teach you how to work with your body, stay grounded through every stage of labor, and make choices that feel right for you. I am with you through the whole process so you feel supported, informed, and steady from the first signs of labor through the moment you meet your baby and beyond. My goal is to provide comprehensive information as well as a comforting, personalized touch to every family's journey, ensuring each experience is smooth and easier.
Midwifery (2015)
Birth Doula Certification, ALACE (1998)
Postpartum Doula Certification, ALACE (1999)
Spinning Babies (2012)
Sacred Pregnancy Instructor Certification (2014)
MoonWise Motherhood - Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Intructor (2025)
Neonatal Resuscitation (2026)
NARM, Certified Professional Midwife
DNT Doula Network
English
Birth Doula or Monitrice (doula services that include clinical assessments/non-diagnosing) Prenatal Yoga Classes MoonWise Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum & Newborn Care Classes Lactation Support Postpartum Midwifery Care (In your home after hospital discharge) Endometriosis and Fibroid Support Women’s Wholistic Wellness
Monica was a midwife to me for my second born baby. After delivering in a hospital with my first baby, I was sure I wanted different with my second baby. Monica was incredible, when she found out it was go time, she was more than prepared! She stayed connected, & we had a quick precipitous labor here my son was born to me in the water just 3 hours after laboring. I’ll never forget this experience and how Monica left a mark in my heart. The most empowering birth right after having had experienced a hospital birth.
- Autumn Jensen
Monica is my go-to for every question I have!!! She is so sweet and helpful. I wish I could give her 10 stars!! Thank you thank you!!
- Sam Pags
Very well educated and amazing bedside manner. Monica is very professional and makes everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Highly recommend using Monica...you'll love her, for you and your loved ones, from your first consultation throughout the whole process!
- Matt Keller
There’s no way I’d ever have gotten through my pregnancy without Monica. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but the comfort and calm she provides is like nothing else. As a first time mama, there were so many things I completely freaked out about, and she was there every step of the way to educate, support, and guide me through it all. She is a true pregnancy guru, and her encouragement and help doesn't end after delivery. I feel so confident because of her that I’d like at least three more children (if my husband will let us haha). I could write a book about how fantastic Monica is — and maybe I will get the opportunity one day — but all ya need to know is that she’ll always make sure you are safe, supported, educated, empowered, and loved throughout your pregnancy journey.
- Kay Smythe
Monica is so amazing! She has so much knowledge, and on such random things too! Over 28 years she’s been in this industry, so she knows all the answers to questions I don’t even know I had! Ha! And my favorite piece of advice she says is “you can do anything for one minute”. Because that saying replayed in my mind during my wonderful labor and truly gave me the strength and confidence to deliver my baby…epidural free! She makes you feel comfortable to share these moments we go through as mommas, these intimate and precious, sometimes beautiful, sometimes not to pretty moments! She is just absolutely super! Check her out, or ask her a question. She’s very friendly online, too!
- Jenna Sheret
Monica was amazing for the very fast & furious birth of my little girl! She was such a sweet gentle assurance beside me as I roared my baby earthside. She took careful care of my post-birth needs, and was genuinely a joy to have through such a raw and special moment! This birth came after 2 hospital births, the second being traumatic. It was a huge leap of faith to choose an out-of-hospital birth, but it became the best decision - so empowering & so beautiful. I cherish this birth of all of my babies, I wish i would have had Monica there for all of them!
- Emma R-H
Monica was such a gift to me during my postpartum season in 2014 after I had my son. She didn’t just “help,” she cared. She made sure I was resting, eating and emotionally held during one of the most vulnerable transitions. She even changed my depends 🤍 Monica created a safe space for me to recover and process. Her energy is intuitive and deeply compassionate. If you’re looking for a doula who will genuinely show up for you, Monica is that person. I’m forever grateful for the way she supported me during such a sacred time.
- Serena Burr
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