In the United States, giving birth is not just a life-changing experience—it’s a financially demanding one. On average, the total cost of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care is around $18,865.

My labor and delivery of my first daughter — with no complications — cost $18,515.38. This did not include the nearly $65,000 it cost for the 13 days my daughter spent in the NICU after being born ...

The median in-network cost for a vaginal delivery is $15,178, and the average C-section costs $19,292, according to healthcare data company Fair Health. Fair Health calculated the cost of giving birth ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...