Average bill charged by U.S. hospitals for vaginal birth and C-section 2013

The data illustrates the total average bill charged by U.S. hospitals for a vaginal birth and a C-section in 2013, including newborn care. On average, an uncomplicated vaginal delivery cost some 32 thousand USD at U.S. hospitals. A standard Cesarean delivery cost almost 20 thousand dollars more. Of these amounts, insurances typically cover the biggest part, but still, families often have to pay thousands of dollars in birth costs.