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Think having a baby is tough? Try it without medical insurance

February 3rd, 2008

Pregnant women should be checked monthly by their doctors and toward the end of their nine months, they need to see their obstetricians once a week.  This can translate into $thousands$ of out-of-pocket expenses for the person who does not have medical insurance.  Prenatal care is vital for the health and wellbeing of both the mother and the child.  Thus, medical insurance is a lifesaver.Medical insurance is also valuable during the delivery of the child.  After all, you never know if you’ll need a cesarean or if the infant might require extra, unexpected care.  If you’re still not convinced, check out the basic costs of having a baby these days (Better wait until after she is pregnant before doing this). Call a local hospital or discuss it with your friends.  If you have to dive into your savings account to cover the cost of hospitalization, delivery, and any procedures related to the birth, you’ll be spending far more than you would have spent on a few months’ worth of medical insurance premiums.

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