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⚡ Last week, Texas passed a first-of-its-kind law letting private citizens sue anyone who provides abortion pills by mail. KFF’s Rolanda Donelson explores how it fits into the state’s legislative efforts to restrict abortion.

How much does pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, and infant care cost? The prices might surprise you.

In addition to the cost of pregnancy and birth, newborns had average total health care spending of $5,820, including $475 in out-of-pocket costs, and spending generally increases as children age.

On average, women with employer plans pay $2,743 out of pocket (and total health costs average $20,416) for pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum care.

The costs for pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum care are more than many families can afford. On average, women with employer insurance plans pay $2,743 out of pocket for such care.