The 15 thousand dollar birth of the royal baby was, by UK standards, a pricey one, but that’s still only half of the average birth cost in the US.
The 15 thousand dollar birth of the Prince George was, by UK standards, a pricey one, but that’s still only half of the average birth cost in the US.
The UK average of just under 2700 dollars was eclipsed as a result of the Duchess choosing to deliver in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s, where her husband was born.
Perks there include a private suite, Internet access, satellite TV, a choice of daily paper, dedicated chefs, and in-room wine service.
So, wow…what does double the money buy you in the US?
That’s part of the problem – as each item and service is priced and billed separately nobody’s entirely sure.
Flat fees are the norm in other developed countries, but the practice in the US is to itemize expenses. Rooms, doctors, birthing tubs, and even placenta removal can all result in additional – and often unexpected - charges.
Charging a lump sum began to fall out of favor among hospitals in the US about twenty years ago.
The 30 thousand dollar average was estimated by a Truven Analytics Report, which investigated the cost of having a baby in America.
