 The change in trend of maternal mortality can be attributed with the widespread use of sulfonamides, along with the progression of medical technology, more extensive physician training, and less medical interference with normal deliveries.According to a 2013 analysis performed commissioned by the New York Times and performed by Truven Healthcare Analytics, the cost of childbirth varies dramatically by country.In the United States the average amount actually paid by insurance companies or other payers in 2012 averaged $9,775 for an uncomplicated conventional delivery and $15,041 for a caesarean birth.