But for far too many Americans, the blessing of children and being able to grow their families can feel out of reach. Here's some numbers. The average health-related cost of having a child, including pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, is nearly $19,000. including 3,000 out of pocket dollars with insurance. And that's if there's no complications. The average middle class family spends about $13,000 a year in a child's first year of … (05:25–05:39)
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Asserts the average cost of childbirth-related healthcare in the U.S.
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