My dad saved the bill from when I was born: Total was about $500 (1954) They had apparently paid something during the pregnancy for $35. The doctor owned the hospital and had a policy of delivering the 5th child FREE. I have the bill with a $35 CREDIT due my folks!
I think we paid about $1000 for my son’s delivery in 1970. Paid cash. No insurance.
The doctor delivered me at my house in 1945. Cost $55.
It cost us $7 for my food and a fifth of liquor for the doctor when our son was born at Ft. Stewart Army Hospital in 1966.