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For someone already buried in debt, a postdelivery hospital bill of thousands of dollars might seem too overwhelming to tackle — so they might choose to ignore it completely.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

“The legislature recognizes that prenatal and postdelivery health care for newborns and their mothers is especially critical to their survival and well-being,” says a note explaining the law’s intent.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2021

After home-delivering some 300 babies, DeTar gave up obstetrics in 1952 to devote more time to A.A.G.P. duties, but he still handles pre-and postdelivery care for 100 babies a year.

From Time Magazine Archive

The procedure, called an episiotomy, may bring you immediate relief, but it often leads to a longer recovery, more pain and other postdelivery complications.

From Time Magazine Archive