Summary
Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby, a practice that is legal but considered unethical by patient advocacy groups.
The practice is driven by the high cost of maternity care and the way it is billed in the U.S., where bundled billing has become outdated.
Critics say this exacerbates maternity care inequities, with families left to navigate unclear costs and insurance complexities amid rising healthcare expenses.
It would be nice to have the option to prepay to some degree. Even with insurance over half of her bill was just copays for all the visits.