How much does it cost to give birth to a child in the US (2 photos + 1 video)
So, so that they don't throw slippers at me right away, I'll say it right away: prices vary from state to state. In this article, we'll talk about prices in Nashville, Tennessee. 
Naturally, we all don't care what's going on overseas, and in general, comparing the standard of living and especially the cost of childbirth is inappropriate. But! The video recorded by a young couple is going viral, and it's hard to pass by. So, enjoy watching.
Here's a brief summary of what they actually talk about there.
Ultrasound a couple of days before birth - $2,067.85. Just to make sure the baby is okay. Then hospitalization costs for the same two days - $413.65.
Rehabilitation ward - $2,702.45. Hospital stay (separate fee) - $4,438. Intensive care - $1,932.90. Lab services - $1,439.20. The birth itself - $10,593.40. Epidural anesthesia (separate) - $14,446.15.
Provision of medications - $2,007.25. Provision for everything else — $565.03. They didn't specify what it included. Too bad.
In total, the expenses amounted to $33,000 and $11.73. There were also additional costs for the hospitalization of their newborn daughter (she was in a ward with her parents, who had already paid for her stay). The total amount of expenses was $4,008.
The insurance covered about 70% of all expenses, but the young parents still had to pay $11,558.93 out of pocket. Whether that's a lot or a little is up to you to decide.
