Having a baby is a cause for celebration. But babies can come with plenty of costs as well. To help you cut down on those delivery costs, you might want to consider hiring a birth doula to help you through childbirth:
The cost of C-sections
There are 1.3 million children born every year in the U.S. through C-section, making the procedure the most commonly performed surgery in the country’s hospitals. That’s one out of every three babies delivered every year. Furthermore, the Consumer Reports says that most of those C-sections are unnecessary. C-sections costs are about 30 percent higher than vaginal births, with the average cost of C-sections in the U.S. roughly at $15,772. That’s a few thousands higher than the $12,40 average for vaginal births.
With about 32 states, along with the District of Columbia, having high C-section rates, delivery costs could be astronomical. That’s where a doula can help.
How doulas help
Birth doulas can help you get through a natural birth. That’s already going to save you as much as 30 percent off your delivery costs. And because natural births often mean shorter recovery times, you won’t have to stay as long in the hospital, allowing you to save up on costs even more. The sooner you’re on your feet, the less you have to spend on hospital costs and even additional help.
Doulas also help you manage the pain and discomfort so you could go through child birth without an epidural. That means you avoid the costs of expensive medication as well as the doctor’s fees that usually come along with them.
If you’re looking at ways to cut down on costs as you prepare for the baby, consider hiring the services of an experienced and trustworthy doula. You’ll get the help and support you need to reduce your expenses just in time for your little’s tot’s arrival.
