Frequently Asked Questions

  • Based in West Englewood on the south side of Chicago, we currently serve Chicago and about an hour radius from West Englewood.

  • Transparent, upfront pricing is important so you can plan for your home birth. The total cost for comprehensive midwifery care is $5,500. This fee covers prenatal visits; birth team attendance to labor, birth, and immediate postpartum; postpartum visits; newborn care; and 24/7 on-call support.

    We know the cost can be a significant barrier to accessing midwifery care, and also offer flexible payment plans and a sliding scale option.

  • We are not currently in-network with any insurance providers, but we partner with Mindful Midwifery Billing Services to offer guidance for out-of-network reimbursement. We also accept HSA/FSA cards.

  • Aalaya comes from the Tamil word ஆலயம் meaning temple, sanctuary, dwelling, refuge, home.