On online baby message boards and other social media forums, pregnant women say they are being asked by their providers to pay out-of-pocket fees earlier than expected.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-22 14:48:07">November 22, 2024 at 2:48 PM EST</time>

On online baby message boards and other social media forums, pregnant women say they are being asked by their providers to pay out-of-pocket fees earlier than expected.{ai:summary}<p>Pregnant women are reporting that healthcare providers are requesting out-of-pocket fees sooner than anticipated on online forums. This trend raises concerns about the financial burdens placed on expectant mothers. #health</p>

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

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