Giving birth is one of the most life-changing experiences a woman can go through. But it’s also incredibly tough—physically, mentally, and emotionally. That’s why many partners choose to be by their ...
There are many options for giving birth — using an epidural, going unmedicated, hiring a doula or midwife, or delivering in a ...
In a TikTok video, a new mom named Kayla Kosuga shared her shock after receiving the hospital bill for her third child, a baby boy. The sobering cost she readily shared is a clear message that having ...
Black mothers in the U.S. are particularly at risk, National Geographic reports. "Why giving birth in the U.S. is surprisingly deadly" is part of National Geographic’s special-edition, single-topic ...
Analysis from FAIR Health in 2024 found that the national median hospital charge for a vaginal delivery in the U.S. was just over $31,000, while a C-section had a median charge of around $44,400, for ...
Data: FAIR Health. Note: For in-network deliveries only. Maps: Axios Visuals Having kids is expensive in Washington state and giving birth is no exception, according to data from FAIR Health. Why it ...