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$2,277

The average cost of a vaginal birth at a birthing center, compared to $10,166 for hospital deliveries. Home births -- partially due to their lower cost -- are on the rise, and so are bills to ease the restrictions on midwives.

The average cost of a vaginal birth at a birthing center, compared to $10,166 for hospital deliveries. Home births -- partially due to their lower cost -- are on the rise, and so are bills to ease the restrictions on midwives.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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