How much does childbirth (vaginal delivery) cost?

An in-hospital procedure for the birth of a baby through the vagina.

Hospital cover

Procedure costs

Specialists & hospitals

Preparing for hospital

Planning your recovery

^~ This pie chart was compiled using the median figure for Medibank cost, Medicare cost, Excess, and out-of-pocket costs based on data for eligible+ members.

⁺ The above costs for childbirth (vaginal-delivery) reflect the following Clinical/MBS Code O02 and O60. Medibank pays benefits towards in-hospital medical services based on the MBS. Ask your doctor for the MBS item numbers that apply for your treatment.

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