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Man Turns His Back On Cheating Ex And Her Baby After DNA Test Results: “She’s On Her Own”
There is no justification for choosing to cheat; it is a decision that one makes. And no matter how many times you apologize, it’s difficult to trust someone again after they’ve been disloyal.
A man, for instance, shared online how he struggled to believe his ex-girlfriend when she told him she was pregnant with his child. The guy explained how they had a great relationship until he discovered she had been cheating on him. The author sought advice online after the girl and her family tried convincing him to cover her maternity expenses.
Highlights
- Man discovers ex-girlfriend's cheating and questions paternity when she claims he's the father of her baby.
- He sets clear boundaries: agrees to cover maternity expenses only after a DNA test confirms he's the father.
- DNA test reveals he is not the father, leading him to refuse financial support for the child and turn his back on the ex.
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Pregnancy can be costly, involving significant expenses for prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal support
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A man shared how he agreed to pay his cheating ex’s maternity expenses but only after a DNA test
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The author even decided to hire a lawyer as his ex kept pestering him
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He also mentioned how his ex was falsely claiming to others that he was the father of the child
The cost of giving birth varies significantly depending on where you live
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Bringing life into the world is not only a joyous and fulfilling experience but also an expensive one. For instance, giving birth in the US costs $18,865 on average, according to the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker. This includes the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care.
Many couples try to achieve financial stability before starting a family. However, the true cost of giving birth can vastly vary depending on many factors, like where you live and what type of birth you have.
As per a 2022 report by Coyne College, having a baby in the UK can cost around $4,500. In many European countries, there is a universal healthcare system that often covers a significant portion of maternity costs, which reduces the expenses for families. The cost of giving birth in Germany and France was a little over $2,500 in 2022.
For a typical delivery in Australia, couples spend an average of $5,312. In South Africa, delivery costs around $1,200. Additionally, in the US, out-of-pocket expenses can also get quite costly. Now, if you decide to have a vaginal delivery, the spending can be around $2,655. However, if there are complications, this amount might be more. A cesarean birth is more expensive and the out-of-pocket cost can be around $3,214. If you choose to have a home birth, the average cost is around $4,650.
A home birth involves finding a skilled midwife
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In this particular incident, the woman chose to give birth at home. She also found a midwife and a doula for herself. Usually, midwives charge anywhere between $3,000 to $9,000. Their fee typically covers all prenatal and postpartum care. They also look after the newborn.
Depending on the service, the midwife also assists with the home birth by providing continuous support during labor and delivery. Prior to the delivery, the midwife also gives a list of things to buy to ensure the environment is safe and equipped for the birthing process.
Some of the items included are basic cleaning supplies, clean bed sheets, old towels, washcloths and large plastic sheets or shower curtains. You also need to buy a birth kit, which includes sterile gloves, gauze pads, cord clamps and scissors.
Additionally, a midwife recommends hiring a birth doula, a skilled individual who supports you by offering emotional and physical support before, during, and following labor. And while a doula’s fee varies based on where you live, it can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
On top of that, you also need to pay for your ultrasounds and other medical expenses or birth supplies. Apart from all these, families also have to spend money on essentials like maternity clothes, baby products, and diapers, among other things. All these costs can add up quickly.
The expenses related to giving birth can really add up. Do you think it was fair for the woman to expect 40k from her ex, especially since the child wasn’t his? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Many online strongly believed that the author shouldn’t be responsible for any expenses
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Bernd Herbert 4 months ago
Of course he's NTA here, no question about it. But...the fact that someone is billed tens of thousands because he/she had to go the hospital is absolutely appaling
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Welcome to America where even a sticking plaster will cost you about $10 in a hospital setting.
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SheamusFanFrom1987 4 months ago
40K to raise a child which isn't his??? OP should just Dean Ambrose NOPE them and move on with your life. She made her bed of thorns and now she and her illegitimate child have to sleep in it. Lawyer up and make sure she gets served enough libel/slander humble pie to leave the bitter aftertaste of cheating in her mouth. SMH!!!
TribbleThinking 4 months ago (edited)
Insisting on the 40k is a genius move. 1 - She gets money. 2 - It's not even the end of it, as you KNOW she will be back every month or so for "...but formula is so expensive, more money, just this once", etc. 3 (the genius move that's not immediately always obvious) - It potentially gives her a massive big stick to beat him legally as he could be seen to be admitting some responsibility for the child.
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Bernd Herbert 4 months ago
Of course he's NTA here, no question about it. But...the fact that someone is billed tens of thousands because he/she had to go the hospital is absolutely appaling
KatSaidWhat 4 months ago
Welcome to America where even a sticking plaster will cost you about $10 in a hospital setting.
Load More Replies... SheamusFanFrom1987 4 months ago
40K to raise a child which isn't his??? OP should just Dean Ambrose NOPE them and move on with your life. She made her bed of thorns and now she and her illegitimate child have to sleep in it. Lawyer up and make sure she gets served enough libel/slander humble pie to leave the bitter aftertaste of cheating in her mouth. SMH!!!
TribbleThinking 4 months ago (edited)
Insisting on the 40k is a genius move. 1 - She gets money. 2 - It's not even the end of it, as you KNOW she will be back every month or so for "...but formula is so expensive, more money, just this once", etc. 3 (the genius move that's not immediately always obvious) - It potentially gives her a massive big stick to beat him legally as he could be seen to be admitting some responsibility for the child.
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