Medical debt among new mothers By Cynthia Cox and Gary Claxton

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/medical-debt-among-new-mothers/ The high medical costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth can lead to significant financial burdens for new mothers. While 4 in 10 births are covered by Medicaid, which has minimal cost-sharing, about half of births are covered by private insurance, which can have significant cost-sharing.