Birth tourism involves foreigners traveling to another country for the purpose of obtaining citizenship for their children by giving birth on foreign soil. Many pregnant foreign women travel to the United States since their motivations include obtaining U.S. citizenship for their children as well as avoiding high medical costs in their home countries. Birth in America also gives the newborn child automatic American citizenship status regardless of their parents' citizenship status. Common destinations for birth tourism in the U.S. include Florida, California, and Texas. The facilities in these areas promote their specialized maternity packages for international clients complete with translation services and postpartum care.

The global birth tourism market is estimated to be valued at US$ 425.8 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the birth tourism market: Key players include Memorial Healthcare System, Texas Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Fortis La Femme, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Motherhood Hospitals. These hospitals have developed specialized maternity packages catering to international clients seeking medical tourism for childbirth.

Growing demand in the market: Demand for Birth Tourism Market Growth owing to strong economic incentives like securing citizenship and residency for children as well as avoiding high medical costs. Countries like the U.S., Canada, UK, and Singapore are highly popular destinations for birth tourism.

Global expansion of the market: Leading hospitals in birth tourism hotspots like the United States are expanding their international client outreach through global marketing initiatives and translation services. The market is also growing in emerging destinations in Asia and Latin America due to their relatively lax visa rules and lower costs compared to traditional hubs.