TikTok User Asks Women How Old Their Babies Were When They Finished Paying the Hospital Bill

Childbirth is one of the hardest experiences a woman can go through. They grow a human in their bellies and must bring them into the world to start a new life.

That in itself is magical, and many women, along with their partners, would like nothing more than to have children. Unfortunately, that magical moment comes with a lot of pain and frustration.

In some cases, particularly in America, families are faced with exorbitant bills for childbirth. The list of items and services can include charges you wouldn't even expect to cost that much.

This is why it sometimes takes years for them to pay it off, often finishing only when their kids are already teenagers or adults. This is the topic that TikTok user zoemile793 addressed when she posted her video.

Many Americans have shared their receipts showing staggering amounts of listed charges. The costs increase significantly when a C-section procedure is involved.

In contrast, people from Canada and the United Kingdom explained why they typically have no bills to pay or only minimal charges. Insurance often covers a significant portion of the costs.

There was a mixture of surprise and envy expressed by users that, in other countries, having children does not leave you with a massive debt to repay. Here are some of the responses shared by users.

This is the TikTok video that asked about the hospital bills that moms receive for childbirth.

zoemile793

The first entry is a woman from Canada who paid less than a hundred dollars for a private room.

jingpaywu

Hospital bills in America have become infamous.

jingpaywu

Imagine trying to care for a newborn while being hit with this bill.

getfitwsyd

This woman who had triplets had to pay a staggering amount of about $3 million. Fortunately, a significant portion of it was covered by insurance.

gkm15099

User russellville03 refuses to pay off her remaining bill due to the outrageous amount.

russellville03

In America, you can't completely rely on your insurance. Although most people have it, the policies vary and may not cover all necessary expenses.

thicmama.of3

A C-section is a challenging experience for moms; there are significant risks, and the resulting bill is not cheap.

officialmezo4

The C-section for this case wasn't even included, and the charges are already overwhelming.

lunaskyenightshade

A mom didn't believe that the fees they were being charged were justified, so she requested an itemized bill, which ultimately worked in her favor.

betterpersonproject

Non-Americans joined the conversation and discussed the low (sometimes free) bills they don't have to worry about.

zoemile793

Zilch for New Zealand.

freddie_coffee

Not only is it inexpensive to have a baby in Canada, but the insurance also works exceptionally well.

millies.mama

Denmark is stepping up and making it easier for new moms by providing them with $700 every week for the first year after childbirth.

camillamalm

The NHS in the UK ensures excellent healthcare, especially for women who are about to give birth.

pat_europa_uk

In Norway, they'll support you until your children are sixteen.

realy_elli

Once again, the people from the UK are fortunate enough not to bear the burden of expensive hospital bills.

everwingingit

When you're accustomed to free healthcare, even the smallest fees become an inconvenience.

jillkeogh1

When a woman's childbirth becomes complicated due to an emergency, the last thing she should worry about is a hefty bill afterward.

_jademadden

Another country where you would want to give birth.

estherheilmann

Here is the full TikTok video.

Childbirth is nerve-wracking enough, and it's reassuring to see that many countries provide good healthcare to ensure that mothers can focus on the process itself. Having a newborn is also expensive, and if you're already paying for their needs, how can you manage a pile of hospital bills?