Thoughts on a midwife

Angela
Hi all, this will be my 1st pregnancy (1 miscarriage at 11w prior to this one). I've been leading a pretty homeopathic lifestyle for the last several years, but don't think I'm completely ready to turn from Western practices (as in delivering my baby with my OB at a hospital). I guess I want to know if anyone has used a midwife along with your dr and/or in a hospital? I am considering using one but I think I would still want to go the hospital route for delivery vs home. Does that defeat the purpose or would you still recommend it? Sorry for the long comment, but would love any thoughts from others a bit more knowledgable/experienced than myself.