Caroline Brought Her Three Children to a Newport Hotel After an Invitation Came in the Mail

“The billing office requires three thousand dollars,” Dr.

Vance said, setting her pen down.

“When does that payment need to be cleared?”

“Before your thirty-second week,” Dr.

Vance said.

“The hospital won’t assign a specialized delivery team without the funds in place.”

“Is there an installment option for self-pay mothers?” Caroline asked.

“Not for high-risk obstetric cases,” Dr.