Frequently Asked Questions

  • Based in West Englewood on the south side of Chicago, we currently serve Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area.

  • The global fee for Aalaya Community Midwifery services is $5,500. This fee includes routine prenatal visits, on-call support, labor, birth, the immediate postpartum period, and postpartum visits.

    We also offer a sliding scale option and flexible payment plans for families with financial need. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, respectful care regardless of income.

  • We are not currently in-network with any insurance providers, however we are able to provide the documentation you may need to file for out-of-network insurance reimbursements. We also partner with Mindful Midwifery Billing Services to support you in this process. We accept HSA/FSA cards.

    We also offer a sliding scale option and flexible payment plans for families with financial need. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, respectful care regardless of income.

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