In this informative podcast, Allison Molinski, certified nurse midwife at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, sits down with Providence’s Ariana Lake to discuss the value midwives provide during a family’s pregnancy journey. As you think about your birth plan, this podcast will provide answers to key questions such as what is a midwife? What are the differences between midwives, doulas and OBGYNs? What services do midwives provide? And is using a midwife safe? Listen and decide what’s right for you and your growing family.

For more information and resources as you begin your pregnancy journey, visit Providence.org/Services/Maternity.