The NHS is always a major issue in a general election, with every political party promising pots of money to protect and improve it.
This is far from surprising, as the incredible organisation looks after us when we are at our most vulnerable, saves the lives of our loved ones and brings the next generation into the world.
Whenever we get ready to head to the polling stations, many people decide which box to tick based solely on how the party leaders are planning to tackle the funding crisis hitting hospitals and doctors surgeries up and down the country.
At this year's general election , the focus has predominantly been on Brexit but the NHS has also been a huge talking point.
Labour has promised to end privatisation in the health service, and while the Conservatives recently pledged money for new hospitals and say they will boost nurse numbers, there is concern about leaving the future of the NHS in their hands.
It is feared by some that if Boris Johnson remains Prime minister and Brexit goes ahead, he could strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump , which would include the NHS.
Today Jeremy Corbyn claimed during a press conference that he had 451 pages of uncensored documents showing how far negotiations on a deal involving the NHS had gone.
He said: "The US is demanding that our NHS is on the table in negotiations for a toxic deal – it’s already being talked about in secret. That could lead to runaway privatisation of our health service."
The Tories today accused Jeremy Corbyn of lying as Mr Johnson said: "We are absolutely resolved that there will be no sale of the NHS, no privatisation. The NHS is not on the table in any way ... in no aspect whatever."
But, what could this mean for us?
In the US, people either pay thousands for comprehensive health insurance or receive a hefty bill each time they take a trip to see a doctor.
If our health care service was ever to be privatised in a similar way, the costs we'd face for simple medical procedures would potentially be just as bleak.
Even something as natural as giving birth could cost you an eye-watering amount.
Here's a look at the estimated costs of giving birth privately
1. Going for an Ultrasound scan: £320
After finding out you're expecting a baby, you're going to want to go for an ultrasound to make sure your little one is developing as it should.
If you had to pay for it yourself it would cost you on average £235, but could be as expensive as £320, according to research by an independent guide to private healthcare.
And with many women having at least two scans during their pregnancy, that's more than £600 gone in the space of a few months.
2. An epidural injection: £1,440
Not looking forward to the pain that comes with pushing a human out of your body?
You'd probably want to have an epidural injection to get some relief, but you might not be as keen once you hear what Private Healthcare UK say the price is.
According to their data, it costs around £1,440 to have the injection, but this can rise to as much as £2,490 depending which hospital you visit.
3. A midwife: Between £2,000 - £5,000
According to Which, Midwife packages vary widely in price and can cost anywhere between £2,000 and £5,000.
And if you want to add an obstetrician into the mix, the figure would go up significantly.
Many obstetricians have increased their fees in recent years, with some charging as much as £8,000 to see you all the way through pregnancy.
At best you'd be paying around £3,500, but the final cost depends on how far along you are when you seek the doctor out.
4. Normal or assisted delivery: £5,000
This amount is based on the figures cited by Guys and St Thomas' who include a one-night stay in their price.
Any additional nights, however, will cost you an extra £950 per night.
5. Caesarean section: £6,040
Again this figure is based on Guys and St Thomas' and the price includes a two-night stay.
If you need to stay any longer though, you'll be charged £950 per extra night.
The website states that neither the assisted delivery nor the C-section packages cover the cost of obstetrician, anaesthetist or neonatologist fees.
6. Paediatric consultant: Around £250 for a newborn baby check.
What none of the above does take into account is if your baby needs to be admitted, for whatever reason, into NICU.
Or if the mum suffered from any complications during labour and needs to have additional medical attention or procedures.
In these instances, you're looking at tens of thousands of pounds.
