American woman living in UK shares 'horrendous' cost of giving birth in the US

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An American mum has gone viral after sharing how expensive it can be to give birth in the US. Lisa Dollan, 39, lives in Menston, Leeds, with her son and husband, after moving to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia.

She has racked up hundreds of thousands of followers @yorkshirepeach on TikTok for her videos on adapting to life in the UK.

In a recent video, she explored the staggering amount it can cost to have a baby in the US, leaving people shocked. According to the American Journal of Managed Care, the cost of giving birth in the United States varies drastically from state to state.

Research shows that the average cost of giving birth for a person with health insurance through their employer is $13,811 (£9,900) but this can vary depending