Arming a family implies considerable expenses to take into account: Know the real costs of pregnancy, birth and care of the newborn.
Having a child in Argentina in 2025 implies a series of Important expenses that begin long before birth and extend during the first months (and years) of life. The truth is that in an economic context like the current one, calculating in advance the costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth and basic care of the newborn can be of great help.
From the field, we detail in this note which are the main expenses faced by families from the time of pregnancy, to the first three months of the baby, with Prices updated to May 2025.
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Pregnancy costs
From the moment gestation is confirmed, medical, food and basic care expenses for the future mother begin. Some may be covered by social or prepaid works, but others run on their own, especially if you seek private attention.
Frequent expenses during pregnancy:
- Obstetric controls and ultrasound: Although health plans usually cover the main studies, some special ultrasound (such as morphological or 4D) can cost between $ 25,000 and $ 60,000 each if they are carried out privately.
- Laboratory analysis: monthly or quarterly, depending on medical monitoring. Its cost between $ 15,000 and $ 30,000 per consultation if they are not covered.
- Prenatal vitamins and supplements: such as folic acid, iron and calcium, which total $ 20,000 and $ 35,000 per month.
- Pregnancy clothes and other elements: Include at least two or three comfortable sets, skin creams and breastfeeding pillow. Total estimated: between $ 80,000 and $ 120,000.
Childbirth: How much does it cost to give birth in Argentina?
The cost of childbirth can vary greatly according to the type of medical care and the place where it is decided to have the baby: public system, social work or private sanitarium.
Approximate options and costs:
- Public Hospital: Free, both for childbirth and caesarean section. Even so, some families choose to carry out complementary studies or ultrasounds privately during pregnancy.
- Social work or prepaid: While they cover much of the procedure, some additional expenses may not be included, such as individual room, companion or check -off consultations.
- PRIVATE SANATORY INCLUDE WITHOUT COVERAGE: You can overcome $ 1,500,000including fees, hospitalization and operating room (in case of caesarean section).
In addition, if a respected delivery is chosen, they add between $ 100,000 and $ 200,000 additional, depending on the professional.
Baby’s first expenses (0 to 3 months)
The first quarter of a baby’s life implies an important investment in diapers, food, clothing, hygiene and basic equipment. According to recent estimates, In April around $ 410,524 were needed to cover the monthly cost of breeding a newborn less than one yearincluding both goods and services and the time dedicated to daily care.
Essential expenses:
- Diapers: up to 8 per day. Estimated monthly cost: $ 45,000 to $ 65,000.
- Breast milk (If it does not breastfeed or as a complement): $ 20,000 to $ 45,000 per weekdepending on the brand.
- Newborn clothes: Bodies, Enteritos, Half, Gorritos. INITIAL TOTAL: $ 60,000 to $ 90,000.
- Stroller and egg: basic combo from $ 180,000premium from $ 350,000.
- Crib, mattress and bedding: between $ 120,000 and $ 250,000.
- Hygiene and Pharmacy Articles: creams, gauze, alcohol, thermometer, nasal vacuum cleaner. Monthly average: $ 20,000 to $ 35,000.
- Pediatric consultations: With and without coverage, they vary between $ 15,000 and $ 30,000 per visit.
Source: Ambito
