It Costs How Much To Have a Baby, Now?!
About this episode
Victoria Devine discusses the costs associated with having a baby, providing a detailed breakdown of expenses and insurance coverage.
GP appointments, vitamins, and not to mention the added snack budget; having a baby sounds expensive. So, we asked our very own VD just how much it cost her… with receipts. This week’s Deep Dive episode unpacks the costs associated with having a baby in modern times. Victoria shares receipts and line items from weeks 4 till 40, with a trimester-by-trimester breakdown of exactly how much she spent, how far the Medicare rebates went and whether private health insurance provided enough coverage throughout. If you’ve been thinking about family planning or simply wanted to compare notes on out-of-pocket costs, this is the episode for you (or the parent-to-be in your life). GET OUR BABY BUDGET: Budgeting for a new arrival? Grab ours. READ THE BLOG: Check out our write-up on things to consider when preparing for a baby. RETHINKING YOUR INSURANCE? Check out our playlist devoted to choosing the right insurances for you. New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett (nartarshabamblett.com.au) The advice shared…
People in this episode
Host: Victoria Devine
Topics covered
- cost of having a baby
- family planning
- budgeting
- health insurance
- Medicare rebates
Keywords
- baby costs
- pregnancy expenses
- Medicare
- private health insurance
- budgeting for a baby
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