Illinois Public Radio

Statewide: Pregnancy and medical debt

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published May 30, 2024 at 11:13 AM CDT

Babies can be costly. Diapers, formula and child care add up. But for some families, the arrival of a newborn can also bring medical debt. On this episode, we hear from an Illinois couple who saw the bills rise to a level they no longer plan to have additional children.

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