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Indrė Lukošiūtė

“Baby Boy Gets A Bill, Too”: New Mom Breaks Down How Expensive It Is To Give Birth In The US

A newborn child is supposedly a bundle of joy for the parents. But if you’re living in the United States, having a baby can also put a massive strain on your bank account. 

A woman named Kayla shared her experience giving birth to her fifth child, particularly the expenses she paid. In a recent TikTok video, she gave a detailed breakdown of her costs, which amounted to over $44,000. 

As expected, most people were shocked, but her story put a spotlight on the US healthcare system, which has faced its fair share of controversies. 

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