Cost of Having a Baby by State 2024

Michigan

Due to healthcare cost analysis, the average cost of a vaginal delivery without complications in Michigan is $9,362 for a self-paying patient. This cost includes the fee for the hospital stay, the obstetrician's fee, and any additional medical services required during the delivery. If you have a cesarean delivery (also known as a C-section), the average cost increases to $14,939. This higher cost is due to the additional surgical procedures and the longer hospital stay that is typically required for a C-section delivery.

It's important to note that these costs are for a self-paying patient and do not include any insurance coverage. If you have insurance, your out-of-pocket costs may be significantly lower, depending on your policy. of course, a vaginal birth will always be more affordable, but choices on the delivery of your baby do not always go according to plan. It is much more important to guarantee the health of the patient, their family, and their baby rather than the bill.

Unfortunately, this is a reality for many Americans without proper coverage. Luckily, there are various tools and resources, including relief from certain types of hospital bills in Michigan.

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the average cost of a vaginal delivery without complications is $9,939 for a self-paying patient. This cost includes the fee for the hospital stay, the obstetrician's fee, and any additional medical services required during the delivery. Of course, this does not reflect special circumstances. The delivery of a full-grown fetus comes with various complications, especially if it is a woman's first child. This means that food and hospital stays may also be required for an extended period, which could drastically increase the cost.

Like Michigan, the average cost of a C-section delivery in Wisconsin is higher, at $15,939. The costs represent the average of a self-paying patient and may be much lower with proper coverage. Of course, averages do not always paint a clear picture, as they do not take into consideration any out-of-pocket costs that are not disclosed.

Oregon

In Oregon, the average cost of a vaginal delivery without complications is $9,471 for a self-paid patient. Much like both of the above states, the cost includes the fee for the hospital stay, the obstetrician's fee, and any additional medical services required during the delivery. The average cost of a C-section delivery in Oregon is $15,396. As with Michigan and Wisconsin, these costs do not include any insurance coverage and your out-of-pocket costs may be lower if you have insurance.

In addition to out-of-pocket costs, the averages also do not take into consideration common extended services that are provided for situations. For example, anesthesia may be required if the mother's pain tolerance has diminished, which poses a great risk of fatigue, passing out and anxiety. Epidural anesthesia is one of the most common pain relief methods during childbirth. Child delivery does not take into consideration neo-natal care, which may be required after childbirth - especially if the child is premature or suffers from many complications.