You are having a baby, congratulations! But, are you ready for the costs of childbirth? The average cost of having a baby in the US today is just over $4200 yet the average American family is not able to meet an unexpected bill of $2000 in a pinch. During what is supposed to be one of the happiest times in your life the financial burdens of pregnancy and childbirth can create a significant amount of worry, stress and unexpected expenses. Is crowdfunding a viable way to help manage and reduce these expenses? Indeed it is. In today's society it is perfectly acceptable to use crowdfunding as a way to bridge the gap in finances.
Crowdfunding the costs of childbirth can ease the burden on a yound family that is expereiencing one of the most joyous and mysterious experiences of life. The typical hospital stay during the process of giving birth is two days yet the cost is over $4000.
This is just where the costs start. Once is baby is born the regular daily costs star to accumulate pretty quckly. The average cost of raising a child in the United States is over $230,000.