And have the possibility of seeing their life savings evaporate and facing financial ruin when paying for this health care.
Old articles, but I don't imagine it has changed all that much;
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/30/costs-of-delivering-babies-va...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31052665
That does not seem reasonable to me.
What seems reasonable for maternity stay is it being totally free.
And have the possibility of seeing their life savings evaporate and facing financial ruin when paying for this health care.