Latest NewsWhy Is Having a Baby So Expensive in the US? RileySeptember 12, 2025 New moms all over social media are breaking down their incredibly expensive hospital bills after giving birth. So why is giving birth so pricey in the U.S.? And given the Trump administration’s anti-abortion, pro-natalist policies, is anything on the table to make having a child more affordable? HealthcarePregnancyReproductive rightsUnited States