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Thinking about childbirth settings? What to consider for home vs. hospital birth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re expecting, each day brings you closer to the moment you see your newborn face-to-face. You\u2019re sure to have countless questions about childbirth and adding to your family. How much does it cost to give birth? What labor and delivery bills can I expect? How does home birth compare to hospital birth? What does a midwife do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before labor pains tell you, \u201cIt\u2019s go time!\u201d investigate home birth versus hospital birth to see what might be best for you and how to budget for a new baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 John 16:21, NIV<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The joys and pains of pregnancy foreshadow the adventures of Christian family life. As prudent parents, you\u2019ll plan your course and pray about your choices, but it\u2019s good to know that the Lord directs your steps (Proverb 16:9). His hand guides expected and unexpected details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just ask Joseph! His best-laid plans to give Mary a safe place to give birth were continually \u2013 like a GPS after a wrong turn \u2013 \u201crecalculating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christ wasn\u2019t born in a home, a castle, or even a room at the Inn, but in a stable and placed in a feed trough \u2013 that would symbolize faithful humility and spiritual food. Angelic lights and a traveling star, not any human\u2019s \u201cperfect\u201d plan, showed Joseph, Mary, lowborn shepherds, and highborn wise men the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can trust the One who knits your child in the womb (Psalm 139:13<\/a>) to do the same for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much does it cost to give birth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faith-based parenthood starts with prayerful planning, stewardship, and counsel. (Proverbs 15:22<\/a>) You\u2019ll need to investigate local labor and delivery costs and whether a home birth, hospital birth, or other options are best. Prenatal costs can range from $1,700 to $3,000, and facilities can charge from $1,189 to $11,986. The median cost is $4,215, which varies depending on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n