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Stacy Hanson, MSN, CNM

Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

Stacy Hanson, CNM is a certified nurse midwife with more than 17 years of nursing experience and a strong background in women’s health and labor and delivery. She provides comprehensive midwifery care with a focus on supporting patients throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

Stacy began her nursing career in 2008 after earning her LPN degree from Chattanooga State. She went on to obtain her RN from Cleveland State in 2014, her BSN from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2022, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2025. Her professional experience includes long-term care, psychiatric nursing, nursing management, and labor and delivery.


She spent seven years working as a labor and delivery nurse at Tennova in Cleveland and Parkridge East, where she developed a deep passion for women’s health. It was during this time that Stacy knew she wanted to continue her education and become a midwife, allowing her to provide more individualized care and support to patients.


Born and raised in Chattanooga, Stacy is excited to return to Galen, where she previously worked as a medical assistant in 2008. She values Galen’s patient-centered approach and is proud to now serve the community as a provider. In addition to her clinical work, Stacy is a clinical instructor for nursing students and finds great fulfillment in mentoring future nurses and helping them recognize their potential.


In her spare time, Stacy enjoys traveling and spending time with her family

I SPECIALIZE IN:

I'M LOCATED AT

Galen Midwifery

1651 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 101 A

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Hours of Operation:

BEEN IN PRACTICE:

Since 2025

MY CARE PHILOSOPHY:

Every patient deserves to be heard and listened to, and I want to help my patients feel comfortable and valued as an individual and not a number. My goal is to build a bond with my patients so they know they matter.

MY EDUCATION:

BSN | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

 

I'M AFFILIATED WITH:

Hospitals:
Erlanger East Hospital
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Parkridge East Hospital

Organizations:
American Midwifery Certification Board

Certifications:
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), American Midwifery Certification Board

SERVICES & PATIENT RESOURCES:

Women’s healthcare services require compassion and expertise. Here at Galen OB/GYN we provide comprehensive, specialized obstetric and gynecological care with the highest regard for patient satisfaction to meet a woman’s needs throughout her lifetime. Whether you are planning a family, staying healthy with routine care, or having health difficulties, our provider’s have the wisdom and medical expertise to help you make informed decisions about your healthcare. 

Some of our services include:

  • Obstetrics
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Gynecology
  • Women’s Medicine & Surgery
  • 3D/4D Ultrasound
  • Birthing Classes

Galen’s Labor and Delivery teams are here to help make your birthing experience everything you want it to be. We work closely with you to support your healthcare choices, such as medicated or non-medicated labor and other birthing practices or aids. We strive for a vaginal delivery and only recommend a C-section if your health or your baby’s health is at risk.

Labor and Delivery expectations:

 

Support for your birth plan, your delivery team will work with you to support your birth plan choices, including:

  • Having an medicated or non-medicated labor
  • Having a support, family members, or friends present at the time of your child’s birth
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Skin-to-skin bonding time immediately after delivey

 

Immediate access to specialty care, mothers who deliver with Galen have healthy pregnancies and uncomplicated deliveries. However, if additional care is required for you or your baby:

  • Our High-Risk Obstetrics team specializes in providing the most advanced, nurturing care for complex health problems.
  • Our Neonatology team provides word class care for newborn babies with critical or special care needs.

 

Comfort management during labor available 24 hours a day:

  • For women who desire a medicated labor or require a C-section, our obstetric anesthesia service is always available in Labor and Delivery.

Are you prepared for your newest arrival?

Galen OB/GYN wants to help with a  

Complete Childbirth Class  

Topics include:

  • Labor
  • Breathing & Relaxation techniques
  • Birth Plans
  • Post-partum lifestyle
  • Newborn Care Basics
  • Tour of Erlanger East