SWLA Midwifery Care

Comprehensive Midwifery Services at WCCH

Our midwifery services encompass a wide range of women's health needs, from a woman's first period through menopause. Our dedicated certified nurse midwife offers personalized care that includes the following and more:

• Annual Gynecologic Exams: Regular check-ups for optimal health and well-being.
• Family Planning: Guidance and support to help you make informed decisions about family planning and contraception.
• Pregnancy, Labor and Birth Care: Compassionate and expert support throughout your pregnancy journey, from prenatal care to delivery.
• Menopause Management: Care and treatment options to ease and manage the transition through menopause.
• General Healthcare Services: Comprehensive health services to address any concerns you may have during different stages of life.

Meet Your Midwife

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 and unmedicated birth
• 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.

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