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Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights
You can anticipate an average hospital bill of $5,000-$10,000 for a vaginal delivery. Add at least $2,000 if you need a c-section.
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Damn... America really needs public health care.
Honestly though, all throughout university, I had no problem paying for my BC. Can't recall if it was $30+ or cheaper, but when it comes down to it, that is not an outrageous price. Most university students will buy a coffee every other day let's say, many every day. That makes ten days (not counting weekends). The price of a coffee at Tim Hortons is two bucks. 2x10=20. Throw in some packets of gum, and that approaches cost for BC. Say you like expensive coffee. Well, a small or whatever they call it at Starbucks is four bucks? That makes 4x10=40. We've covered the cost of BC.
Most students do have a modest amount of cash to spend on things like coffee, or the odd clothing purchase. It is possible to cut back on those small things, and get the money to pay for BC in a pinch.
Having said that, I believe you shouldn't have to pay for medication. That industry has turned into a profit-hungry monster. This was brought up in another thread, but I think it applies here. No one wants to discover a cheap way to cure heart disease, and the same goes for BC, or any other drug that has a huge consumer base. It is outrageous to think that doctors, sworn to help those in need no matter what, are completely unwilling to set some stitches unless the patient can provide proof of medical insurance no less than three times (my brother in Seattle, who was 14 at the time).
Ok, enough derailing of the thread... BC shouldn't be so expensive, but when it comes down to it, the price is doable and is in every respect preferrable to an abortion or a pregnancy down the line for a university student.