Comments on: Average Cost of Delivering A Baby http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/ Bible money teachings | make money, give, budget, get out of debt, invest Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:21:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Craig http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Craig Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:44:20 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/#comment-114 Lene, Great point. I saved the prepay discussion for the post where I asked <a href="http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/should-you-pay-extra-for-maternity-insurance-coverage/" rel="nofollow">if you should purchase a maternity rider</a>. Good to have a story of a person who was able to negotiate a cash payment with their local hospital - most will. Thanks for your comment. Anyone else able to negotiate a cash prepayment with their local hospital? Lene,
Great point. I saved the prepay discussion for the post where I asked if you should purchase a maternity rider. Good to have a story of a person who was able to negotiate a cash payment with their local hospital – most will. Thanks for your comment. Anyone else able to negotiate a cash prepayment with their local hospital?

]]> By: Lene http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Lene Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:55:14 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/#comment-110 I notice that you did not mention prepaying. I have a friend who prepayed the hospital and doctor (in the US) and only paid $3500 for a c-section total. That is a wise option if you are able to take advantage of it. I notice that you did not mention prepaying. I have a friend who prepayed the hospital and doctor (in the US) and only paid $3500 for a c-section total. That is a wise option if you are able to take advantage of it.

]]> By: Amy http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Amy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:18:31 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/#comment-109 I think I'll stand a little taller the next time I sing "O Canada," and cringe a little less when I see how much taxes are deducted from my pay this month. I think I’ll stand a little taller the next time I sing “O Canada,” and cringe a little less when I see how much taxes are deducted from my pay this month.

]]> By: Nicole Whaley http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Nicole Whaley Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:01:15 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/#comment-107 Yes...it all seems true. We had decent insurance with maternity coverage in the US. I am still a little puzzled at how it can be considered maternity "coverage" when it cost right at $5,000 for my prenatal care and Ella's c-section delivery. This is ON TOP of premiums of around $370 each month. Something is very wrong with that system. But I am also thankful that we could take care of the bills. Many can't. Our 2nd baby will be born in Australia...and because of my citizenship here, the cost of all prenatal care and delivery (natural or surgical) is $0.00. Now granted -- in some ways -- you get what you pay for...(no specific OB, group midwife care which means a different midwife each visit, shared room at the hospital, bring your own diapers for baby etc...) But even if I paid to go private (private OB, private hospital, private room)...grand total would be $4,250 AUD...natural OR surgical birth is the same cost. Thankfully we're getting a very generous baby bonus from the Aus government...it almost pays for the birth of Ella. You're right...not everyone is able to take advantage of a more flexible and affordable health care system. I hope for Americans (and for us...life in the US COULD be part of our future some day)...that the cost of health care will be far less prohibitive. Happy Birth day to the third little one. (and sorry...I get just a LITTLE excited abou this issue). Nicole Yes…it all seems true. We had decent insurance with maternity coverage in the US. I am still a little puzzled at how it can be considered maternity “coverage” when it cost right at $5,000 for my prenatal care and Ella’s c-section delivery. This is ON TOP of premiums of around $370 each month. Something is very wrong with that system. But I am also thankful that we could take care of the bills. Many can’t. Our 2nd baby will be born in Australia…and because of my citizenship here, the cost of all prenatal care and delivery (natural or surgical) is $0.00. Now granted — in some ways — you get what you pay for…(no specific OB, group midwife care which means a different midwife each visit, shared room at the hospital, bring your own diapers for baby etc…) But even if I paid to go private (private OB, private hospital, private room)…grand total would be $4,250 AUD…natural OR surgical birth is the same cost. Thankfully we’re getting a very generous baby bonus from the Aus government…it almost pays for the birth of Ella. You’re right…not everyone is able to take advantage of a more flexible and affordable health care system. I hope for Americans (and for us…life in the US COULD be part of our future some day)…that the cost of health care will be far less prohibitive. Happy Birth day to the third little one. (and sorry…I get just a LITTLE excited abou this issue). Nicole

]]> By: bnewfie http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-106 bnewfie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:09:03 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/average-cost-of-delivering-a-baby/#comment-106 Being a Canadian myself I'd say you made a fine choice. Congrats on your new bundle of joy. I have three children myself. Blessings. Being a Canadian myself I’d say you made a fine choice. Congrats on your new bundle of joy. I have three children myself.

Blessings.

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