Midwifery & Low Intervention Care
Personalized women’s healthcare for every stage of life
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) are independent healthcare providers who work with other members of our healthcare team, such as physicians and nurses, to provide women with alternative approaches to women’s care. Midwives focus not only on maternity care, but also on the full range of women’s health needs. These specialists provide care starting with a woman’s first period until after menopause, plus all the important health events in between, such as:
General healthcare services
Annual gynecologic exams
Family planning needs
Treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Care during teenage years
Care for pregnancy, labor, and birth
Menopause care
Meet Your Midwife
Allison collaborates closely with WCCH’s OB-GYN team to ensure safe, empowering, and evidence-based care. Her practice emphasizes informed choice, trauma-informed approaches and trust in each woman’s instincts — whether you're navigating childbirth or simply prioritizing your health and wellness.
"My goal is to provide women with the tools and confidence to give birth in the way that feels right for them."
— Allison Hansen, CNM, WHNP
Certifications & Affiliations:
Licensed and Certified Nurse-Midwife (American Midwifery Certification Board)
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Member, American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
Birth Ready Certified Provider, Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Allison Hansen, CNM, WHNP
Leading our midwifery care is Allison Hansen, CNM, WHNP, MSN, APRN, a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner with a passion for physiologic, trauma-informed birth. She works closely with our OB-GYN team to provide compassionate, individualized care for women during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Allison specializes in:
Low-intervention labor support
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
Physiologic birth, unmedicated and medicated when needed
Trauma-informed care
Breastfeeding education and postpartum support
Gynecologic wellness
In addition to supporting physiologic birth and breastfeeding, she also provides routine gynecologic care, including annual exams, contraception counseling and menopause management.
Benefits of Using a Midwife
Personalized, relationship-based care
Midwives typically spend more time with patients, getting to know your preferences, concerns, and goals—so your care feels more personal and supportive.
Lower rates of interventions
For low-risk pregnancies, midwife-led care is often associated with fewer medical interventions, such as inductions or cesarean deliveries, while still maintaining excellent outcomes.
Emphasis on education and empowerment
Midwives focus on helping you understand your body, your pregnancy, and your options—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Holistic support before, during and after birth
Care goes beyond delivery, with attention to your physical, emotional, and postpartum needs, including breastfeeding support and recovery.