Having a baby in New York can come with a hefty hospital bill, with the state ranking as the second most expensive in the US overall. An out-of-network traditional delivery has a median charge of $36,892 in New York, compared with $32,737 nationally. And C-sections can cost even more, with an out-of-network delivery carrying a median charge of $49,262 in New York. Despite the high costs, New York has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the country, ranking fourth nationwide. #newyork #nyc #baby #pregnancy #news