U.S. costliest place to give birth – and one of the most deadly

Having a baby in the U.S. costs more than in any other country, and many patients are unaware of the complete cost of delivery and care until weeks afterward, Axios reports. The average price of a vaginal delivery in the U.S. is $32,093 before insurance; that amount is about $10,808 after insurance negotiations. For a Cesarean section, it’s an average cost of $51,125, prior to insurance contribution.  And, according to a USA Today investigation, childbirth carries an even greater cost: The U.S.…
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