Making Childbirth Accessible:
A Pro-Family Vision for America
Prenatal Protections
FRG Resources
Today, financial barriers prevent countless women from carrying pregnancies to term or pursuing the joys of family life. For families across the United States, the costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care have become prohibitive, often forcing hard decisions about delaying or foregoing family formation.
At First Rights Global, we believe that no woman should face these burdens alone—and that cost should never be a barrier to bringing new life into the world. We support policies to make childbirth fully covered by insurance, eliminating economic obstacles and building a culture that values both mothers and children. In the U.S., the financial challenges associated with childbirth are significant.
The average hospital delivery costs around $19,000, with insured mothers often paying over $3,000 out-of-pocket for a standard birth alone. Additional expenses for prenatal checkups, postnatal care, and basic infant needs quickly add up, placing new parents under considerable financial strain. Many young couples find themselves discouraged from having children, fearing that the financial burden will be unmanageable.
Meanwhile, other nations with universal healthcare, such as Canada, have minimal birth-related costs, demonstrating that accessible maternal care not only alleviates financial strain but also strengthens families and communities by reducing abortion rates and fostering a culture of life. This economic reality does not just impact individuals; it signals a crisis for our society. When childbirth costs discourage family formation, the very fabric of the American Dream—the pursuit of life, liberty, and family—slips further out of reach. Declining birth rates, a shrinking future workforce, and weakened communities are the long-term consequences of making family life unaffordable. If we are to safeguard the future of our society, it is imperative to reimagine the financial model for childbirth, ensuring that every family has the support necessary to welcome new life with dignity and confidence.
At First Rights Global, we believe that childbirth should be free, accessible, and supported as a universal right and societal good. By covering the cost of childbirth, we can reduce financial barriers, affirming the inherent dignity of each new life and empowering families to grow without the fear of economic hardship.
This pro-family approach includes comprehensive coverage for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care, which would create a culture that supports all aspects of family formation and champions the importance of a healthy, growing population. Supporting childbirth as a right aligns with our pro-life commitment and ensures that families have what they need to thrive. Such policies aren’t just about economics—they’re about creating a society that values life, strengthens family bonds, and upholds the dignity of every mother, child, and family. Through this initiative, we can cultivate a future where every new life is welcomed with the support and celebration it deserves.