Tips for Understanding Maternity Medical Costs
When it comes to understanding maternity medical costs, one of the biggest and most expensive parts of your budget will be the hospital bill. Doing your research about baby costs ahead of time will help you be much more prepared. Getting answers to questions like “what does insurance cover?”, or “how much does an epidural cost?”, will reduce your overwhelm when the labor and delivery bill arrives. Before the baby comes, it’s also wise to know how to pick a pediatrician. For some parents, it will be necessary to identify the support for babies with disabilities in your area too. To make sure you understand the medical costs of having a baby and get the most out of your health insurance, we're bringing in Dr. Ashley Burkman. Dr. Burkman is a naturopathic physician and mom to twin boys, one of whom has special needs. Grab your New Mama Money Plan 👉 https://smartmoneymamas.com/nmmp ⏱️ Quick Jump Sections ⏱️ 0:00 Understanding Maternity Medical Costs 3:37 How to get more clarity on what birth can cost 5:31 The difference between your individual and family deductibles 13:25 Deciding between a hospital vs. home birth 15:12 How to find a good pediatrician 24:38 When your concerns about your baby should be explored 28:31 Finding support available for special needs families ▸▸▸ Connect with Dr. Ashley Burkman 💗 GUEST BIO ▸▸▸ Dr. Ashley Burkman of Collaborative Natural Health understands the physician side of maternal health, but she’s also experienced just how complicated those costs can be as a mom of twin boys, one of whom was born with special needs. Her own experience has made her passionate about helping other parents understand the costs of healthcare and be able to make informed medical decisions. Find her at ➡️ https://www.ctnaturalhealth.com/ 🔗 Helpful Links 🔗 Discover the Children's Medicaid Waiver Programs in your state: ➡️ https://www.kidswaivers.org/full-list/ ▸▸▸About Smart Money Mamas At Smart Money Mamas, handling your money is a radical act of self-care. It’s not black-and-white, dollars and cents. It’s about getting you more of what you want, reducing waste in all areas of your life, and minimizing stress and anxiety. Founder, Chelsea Brennan, is an ex-hedge fund investment manager turned financial educator who helps moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create the healthy money habits that will help them achieve their goals while modeling positive money relationships for the next generation. ▸▸▸Other Places You Can Find Us! Website: https://smartmoneymamas.com/ Free Facebook Group: / 38358. . Instagram: / Pinterest: / smartmoneymamas Disclaimer: We use affiliate links for things we use and love. This helps us continue to provide high-quality free financial education while connecting you with tools and resources that we 100% recommend and can get you closer to your goals. Thank you for supporting our mission! This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal for financial advice. Please consult an attorney or Certified Financial Planner who will put your interests before theirs.
