Ibtisam24: @Mrsdgn yes MIHS include all and one emergency visit like not feeling the move of baby and back home only,any thing else cost aloooot. I went first time to emergency caz of travel did feel baby moves good so it was free and they ask me if I don't feel it again I should back when I asked how much they said it could cost about 2000$ it's only ultrasound and they monitor baby heart bet for 30 minutes. And most of there prices later after you ask abut 0 balance latter and takes 3 weeks after delivery. I wish my self and athers no complacatoin during dilevery.
Note: the doctors or nurses really kind and very helpfull exept call center or an appointment stuff not very kind.

vcole:
Hi. Please how's intown? Booked to stay there but it's both my sister Inlaw and I as we are both expecting so we took a 2 bed. I hope the rooms are spacious enough.
Looking forward to your reply.

TeamclicksAir:
lol... well i will use Emirate if i were you its 16hours flight time but the layover is just 1hr compared with BA layover of 9hrs and flight time 10hours....also its cheaper compared to BA.
which ever you choose ... i wish you a splendid flight experience.

africaintels: yeah is ok but ramada is more spacious but more expensive. But am sure double bed in intown suite will be ok for both of you.

Pamperme:

Two weeks.

vcole:
My dear. Emirates is 7hrs 40mins to dubai,then 1 hr 40mins before 16hrs to Dallas. Total flight time is too long. For s non pregnant woman,that's fine but being pregnant that's not safe at all.the risk of embolism......for BA, it's 6hrs layover not 10hrs and the return journey is about 2hrs layover. Total journey time is shorter, so I prefer it especially for the return leg.

lizcom25: I don't believe Emirates time computations. My friend 2weeks ago travelled to US through emirate. She spent a full day at dubai before leaving. So its not safe for any pregnant woman

GenoMI:
@MrsDGN I intend to use Gwinett in Atlanta, Georgia ooo.

TeamclicksAir:
My apologies. Not aware of the pregnancy. Wish you safe trip and delivery.

MrsDGN:

Thanks for your response. I just noticed some people on the thread say they are booking flights avoiding Atlanta, so I was curious. Meanwhile, how much is Gwinet? All inclusive? Drs bill, hospital bill et al? When are you travelling? What airline are you using? Where are you departing from? Forgive my plenty questions abeg. Thing is, I intend to leave from abuja. We usually fly Emirates because we have frequent flier miles with them. But Emirates doesn't fly to Atlanta, their closest stop is Houston then I'll have to take a local flight to Atlanta. Not sure I can do all that wahala, dubai stop over, Houston stop over with big belle and a toddler in tow. Another thing is, their flight costs for Oct/Nov is 600k for 2 of us! Any cheaper options? I really don't want to fly from lagos, but I'll consider it if the price is right.

hopefulme:

Your suggestive itinerary for abuja-elapse or Phoenix will be useful.........

GenoMI:

@MrsDGN Yes I also noticed that people try to avoid Atlanta POE, apparently they are notorious for turning pregnant women back. Having said that, I also know a few preggo women who have gone through smoothly after showing they had all their finances in order. I believe that if one is honest and has all proper documentation and finances, there should be no issues.


As for Gwinnett, the costs I have received so far are as follows (Obtained from my friend who gave birth there earlier this year):

Doctor's fees: $2,500 (it was actually $2,800 but she was able to negotiate it down)
Hospital fees: $2,100 (it was actually $6,000 but she got a good discount because she was paying cash)
Epidural if you want: $500 if you decide and pay before you deliver, but $1,200 if you decide during labour i.e. on the day you give birth
Pediatrician: $600 (though she later found out she could have gotten a cheaper pediatrician)

I contacted the doctor myself last night and he will send me an e-mail with his costs and other necessary information, after which I will negotiate on price. I also sent a message to the hospital last night and am awaiting their response.

I will be travelling in the 2nd week of December by God's Grace, though I haven't bought my ticket yet. The cheapest one I have seen so far is Delta and that was about 360,000. I have heard that if I wait a bit more and book towards the end of September, then it should be cheaper. If I don't use Delta, the other options I will consider are KLM, Virgin or Air France.

I have used emirates before, though I flew to New York, it was stressful. The layover was quite long, up to the point that I had to book a hotel room in the airport terminal and sleep (that's the good thing though more cost, there is a hotel inside the Dubai airport so you don't even have to worry about UAE visa or immigration). Also, the journey was long, Lagos - Dubai was about 8hrs, then Dubai - New York was 13hrs 45mins, I wanted to cry, lol. Since then I promised myself not to do it again. I would rather fly through Europe with shorter flight times or just go direct from Lagos, though it will also be a long flight but at least no changing flight wahala etc especially since you've said even when you get to the US after 2 flights, you have to take a 3rd flight to get to Atlanta. That sounds stressful o especially as you will be going with a toddler. When will you be travelling?

Adiahabasi: @Mosopefoluwa. ...You have to show you have strong ties to Nigeria,and are very stable financially...Being well travelled increases ones chances of getting a visa,but its not a guarantee one will. Go thru this thread well,get your documents ready,add a good bout of confidence,and you should be good to go.

TeamclicksAir:
Are you pregnant. ..lol

GenoMI: Hello house,

Please I would like to ask - what is the earliest age that one can fly with her baby back home after giving birth in the US?

Looking forward to your responses. Thank you.

ori777:

I flew with mine at 3 weeks. Peadiatrician confirmed it was ok.

lizcom25: @nita2013. True. She was lodged. I guess she didn't read the instructions very well. But it's a long journey for any biggies.

hopefulme:

Your suggestive itinerary for abuja-elapse or Phoenix will be useful.........

Nita2013: Yeah thanks for adding that cos some pple even with preggie won't not mind that. I checked and saw d journey time b4 bookin but my dear d flight was super cheap so I went for it. Rested a lot a day to d trip and that was it. Pple r different though.

Was your Poe Dallas?Emirate from abuja to dallas layover time is almost 22hrs or so.

twizzie: @dserious, please be serious o!!! Lol at rhymes!!! 37 weeks? odikwa risky abeg!! Have you read ibtisam's post? She is currently in Phoenix and she has told everyone not to fly after 34 weeks!!
@zeezabhee, ehen, guru on top student visa thread! a jew here!! hehehehe..I been don dey admire say dis babe sabi o.. me sef sabi pass you on top this matter..hehehehe...Anyways, Oawale has answered you well. Note though that you will only get an appointment with financials.No doctors appointment till you come in person and pay..(They used to give doc's appt before but this is the latest trend). You could try calling them from there maybe they'd give a better response. They will ask her for a time frame for her appt, so her response and their availability of free slots will determine the time..And yes, she should be able to use that for her visa appt, it's better you start early..Make sure she has the accomodation sorted out, a budget(spread sheet) of all expenses to be incurred and correspondences with the hospital. Also, tell her to read this thread from beginning to the end. It will help her.
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@freshface, d neferitiam's accommodation is furnished, but you have to come along with your bed covers and cooking utensils.. Checked the place out though and the total for 28 days as from October is $1480, so I really don't see much difference..But if you consider the the free meals, e make sense..

@tokyobulls, Please let her hold some cash..It isn't advisable to get to POE without any cash..Someone has been allowed in on this thread with $1500 while another was sent back even though she had paid half of her hospital bills and still had about $4000(I think) with her; also on this thread.. She is an adult na..she should take at least 7k on her and keep the rest in her cards..Make she no fly Arik sha cos I heard them they pilfer no be small..

MIHS bound moms seems to be increasing by the day! But I think it will be advisable not travel in a pack so as not to attract un-necessary attention to oneself. Imagine having three big belles together..lol...

TeamclicksAir:
for pregnant women BA is better for others Qatar is cool...i fly them always

zeezahbee: yeah, different strokes for different people. I flew Qatar once and it was nice tho I wasn't preggy. the thing is check your pocket well, even with BA, its still a long flight to usa because its around 10hrs