In this episode, I rant (lovingly) about the $5,000 "baby bonus" being floated in political circles right now.

TL;DR: it’s nowhere near enough. Not when birth alone can cost over $25K. Not when birthing parents lose income, careers, and their sanity --- plus the ability to control our bladders!

🔥 Quick Hits & Receipts:

• It costs nearly $300K to raise a child to age18: Fast Company
• Moms lose 10% income per child (yes, really): Time Magazine
• Childcare > college tuition in 38 states: Stateline
• The average cost to give birth in the U.S. (with insurance):

1. Vaginal: $14,768 (avg), ~$2,655 out-of-pocket
2. C-section: $26,280 (avg), ~$3,214 out-of-pocket
3. Prenatal to postpartum care: ~$18,865 total

From Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker

💪 Want to Do Something About It?

If you're ready to channel your feral mama rage into action, donate to:

The National Partnership for Women & Families
They fight for paid family leave, maternal health equity, and caregiver economic justice.

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