The U.S. has the highest birthing costs in the world. The rates vary between states, but the average cost to deliver is around $10,808, according to the International Federation of Health Plans. A C-section costs more, often an additional $5,000. Without proper coverage, these rates can be twice as much, according to WalletHub.
The ranking includes stats involving the lowest and highest of each of these variables: Cesarean-delivery charges, conventional-delivery charges, average annual infant-care costs, infant mortality rate, midwives & OB-GYNs per capita, pediatricians & family doctors per capita, and child-care centers per capita.
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When looking specifically at “Costs,” “Health Care,” “Baby-Friendliness,” and “Family-Friendliness,” experts found that Ohio ranked 31st.
With a total score of 43.80, Ohio ranked 15 for “Costs,” 32 for “Health Care,” 29 for “Baby-Friendliness,” and 30 for “Family-Friendliness.”
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While Ohio remains in the bottom half of the ranking, Vermont is the best state to have a baby in. With a score of 71.77, Vermont ranked 40 for “Costs,” 1 in “Health Care,” 4 in “Baby-Friendliness,” and 3 in “Family-Friendliness.”
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