I am having the same problem. We currently have high deductible insurance ($4000 for family) and pay about 6000 per year for our premiums. I will probably have to have a c section which cost about 15,000 just for the hospital stay and birth. That doesn't include prenatal visits etc. It is so difficult to compare premiums and coverage but it seems to me they either get you coming or going. If you don't pay a high premium, you will get less coverage and end up paying more in deductibles etc. Someone I know ends up paying 13,000 per year for family coverage with a low deductible so it seems like either way the cost will be approx. 10,000 to 13,000 after it is all said and done. I hope this helps.