Sorry to digress, but I feel I must add my own two cents to the recent conversation about Dr. F

Please let's be merciful to Dr.F. He has done many moms here more good than they come back to report. Many folks will tender his email correspondence to obtain their visas, and then port to another doctor. He is very much aware of this, but for the sake of serving his countrymen, he does not relent in giving people this opportunity.

I suspect he did not initiate a transfer to a higher-level hospital for the triplet mom due to cost considerations. Even with his discounted rates, many people still arrive at his office asking for discounts, complaining and lamenting about the cost of childbirth in the US. Some folks wont even tell him they are expecting multiples until they arrive at 36weeks of pregnancy for fear of additional charges. I do agree he should have probably consulted with the mom and explained the situation and cost considerations to her, then allow her to make an informed decision.

My advice to the triplets' mom, please don't team up with the supposed nurse to sue Dr.F. Consider the deepening racial divide even between Africans and African-Americans in the US. The court system may all turn around and put the blame on you for some cooked up reasons. Do have a discussion or written letter to Dr. F, and if you feel you must report to some higher authority, the Texas State Board of Physician's might be your best bet. They are in the best position to determine if he has done anything wrong "medically". But i still have this gut feeling that Dr.F was trying to do the most good and no harm in this whole process.

iolite88:
The Nigerian blood in Dr F wouldn't let him turn down patients even when he is over booked. I don't think there is anyone that has sent him a mail and he did not respond. Thus thread has made him very popular hence the high demand. People should just be aware of what they may be getting at the end and be prepared.

God2big2sure:
My wonderful people please i need your advice what is the consequence if someone apply for WIC (Women Infant and Children) Food and Nutrition service in the United State. My friend applied for it and she said there is no problem if she apply for it. since is not medicaid.

Please don't do it. If asked by a consular or Poe officer if you've ever been a public charge or received governmental assistance in the USA, you'll have to admit this truthfully and this may jeopardize your future entry. At your visa interview, you made a representation that you are fully capable to afford the cost of your trip for all members of your family who travelled with you including unborn baby, why go back on your word. And moreover these programs are for residents not visitors. Think about it...the cash value of benefits you'll receive during your short stay is probably no more than $500 in total. Abeg ur God who brought you this far is bigger than that. And just like your user name, our God is too big, too sure, more than some $500 troublemaker assistance...just my humble opinion though.

@kemisolanymat
Thank you for sharing and congratulations. Just looked, and it appears Batavia, NY is almost 6 hours drive from New York City itself. I wonder if there is a straight flight from JFK in NY city to Batavia

staa:
You guys are really wonderful am sure if this thread comes with a price people will pay cos it's so informative. .I have noted all the advise,I just didn't want to leave my job here for uncertainty cos it defiantly puts one above average in Nigeria hence the sentimental attachment .with all have learnt here can come up with a decision and hope to share my good news soon. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

If you plan to finally relocate to the US, please have a very clear and concise plan for yourself and family. Consider the best place (Nigeria vs. USA) where you will like to raise your "black" children. Consider that in the US, many of our Nigerian women become breadwinners...not at the fault of their husbands, but at the fault of a social system that provides very little opportunity for the "black male". Consider that you will need very expensive childcare for your children. Consider that you may have to work odd jobs while you further your education to secure better opportunities. Consider the difficulty in having any left-overs from the hard-earned dollar after the ALMIGHTY bills and taxes have been paid. Most importantly, consider how long you will be separated from your husband if you both continue to live apart. Have your husband considered relocating to Nigeria? I could go on and on, but I will save my story for another day and for another thread.

titila:
i'm a first time mum going to the us for delivery. pls i need advice on this people that someone sent to USA Birth International in Phoenix Arizona
http://usabirthinternational.com/about.html

i need to know if anyone has used their services and make recommendation.

thank you

They offer the same hospital/doctor package as MIHS. If you don't need the accommodation, transportation, nanny and additional concierge services offered, you can get the MIHS package directly.

@teeboztb
Completely drained wet pap is allowed. It shouldn't go bad during your transit, just remember to add water and place in fridge as soon as you settle in. Lol@Oluwafunkenny who brought in 20kg of pap. I'm sure you found your pap very useful jere:-) :-). At the rate of $5 for a 1kg bag of pap at the Afriq stores, you really saved yourself almost $100! Please o, I hope you are sharing with other preggo and new mums around you. the pap helps a lot during the first week of nursing/lactation.

fehinebony:
To the glory of God had my baby boy on the 29th of April, delivery resulted in an emergency C section during induction process, the response time was second to non. Left Nigeria @32weeks with an uncomplicated pregnancy, got to us to find out I had some issues, but I thank God. I can't imagine if I had chosen to have my baby in naija, had a friend that lost her baby due to the neligence of the doctor in Nigeria 3wks ago, another lost her life during childbirth in lagos 3wks ago too but baby survived.
Besides the blue passport and the the future benefit for the child, one is sure of getting the best in terms of medical care.
Aspa budget please have a contingency plan, I ended up paying more,( I put 3k aside just in case I had to pay more)

I wish all the the expectant mums safe delivery.

Congratulations and Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I must say you are one in a million! Many of us are ashamed to tell others our babies were delivered through C-Section. I am not sure if there is a cultural belief against C-section. I do know some of us are afraid other women will look down on us as lazy, weak, and unable to go through the pains of a normal birth. But the truth is normal delivery or not, it takes grace and strength from above to go through pregnancy and childbirth.

For US-bound expectant mothers, please pray for a normal delivery, but always budget for the possibility of a C-section. Your doctor or midwife is there to ensure FIRST your safety and then that of your baby. If you or your baby show any signs of distress, you are immediately offered a C-section, and some doctors may refuse to continue attending your delivery if a C-section is declined. Statistics show more lives are lost to complicated normal/vaginal birth than are lost to C-section.

For mothers who must have their babies in Nigeria, please know again that for a complicated birth, the chances for loss of life climb exponentially higher the longer you wait in labor and attempt to deliver vaginally. Under no circumstance should a doctor attempt a vaginal delivery for a breeched baby, insufficiently dilated cervix, or with uterine rupture. Also please use your judgment, learn as much as you can about pregnancy and childbirth, become your own self-advocate, and do not relent in prayers.

For mothers who have experienced the more advanced prenatal care and childbirth in the US, please advocate for our mothers who are not as privileged. It is going to take me, you, YES us, to play our part the high-rate of maternal and infant death around us.

ekpotek:
Hi all the mamas in NL,

I have being following this thread, and it have been very interesting and revealing. Without NL and this thread, I would not have known of the possibilities of giving birth in the USA. My wife and I already have a B1/B2 visa issued last August 2014 which we used it to travel for a vacation in March 2015. She is now pregnant, and I am seriously considering taking her to the USA to deliver, around December 2015 or January 2016. I have two cities in mind: Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ as I have family friends there that can help out as I wont be with her until a 2 weeks before delivery. Fortunately, I already have a US bank account which I opened last year November in Dallas during my first visit. The amount in that account is above $3K, which I can easily do a Bank wire to bring it up to $10K. I would be happy to have the necessary information on ideal hospitals, doctors, accommodation cost in these locations. I also read on NL that I need to inform the US embassy in Nigeria of my intention to use the visa for birth in the US. In doing this, do I need to provide information on hospital, doctors correspondence etc. I would be happy to hear from all experienced mamas. Note this is our first after waiting for 6 years, and I am prepared to give my wife the best possible healthcare within my budget. Thank you.

You make us proud! Looking out for the best for your family. Congratulations on your growing family, and like someone else mentioned both cities you've chosen have pocket-friendly hospitals and doctors, and with family nearby, I really think God had this all planned for you and for a time like this. Wishing you all the best.

fola62:


Hello Maryland Mama

Please I need your urgent help/Information as per Howard County General Hospital.
How much was the Doctors fee and what other bills did you pay for (like Anastasia, blood work, office visits, ultrasound scan etc).

Your response will be highly appreciated.

Kind Regards
In all, what was your total bill.

We requested same information from HCGH last week. The hospital quote is still 8500 for normal birth with 2 night stay. Our pregnant guest will be using Signature OB/GYN just next to the hospital in Columbia. We have a quote for 3600 for doctor fees for normal birth from signature OB. this is not including anesthesia, labs or ultrasound.

Happymum:
Good afternoon everyone. Please I intend using MIHS in phoenix for birthing because I am expecting twins and the quotes I have seen and gotten from other hospitals so far have been scary. My confusion now is concerning accommodation, I need an accommodation that can take my mum,my toddler and myself and then the twins when they arrive.Also, my husband will be joining us early august( I am due to arrive phoenix next month). I am considering legacy suites,palm shadows or crossland. Please can anyone advice me which will be better?i am really confuse,spent 2days worrying over this issue.

Also, please at the Poe will I be allowed to carry yam, beans,crayfish, oil,etc ?what foods are forbidden please. Thank you so much, please eagerly awaiting answers please

It depends on your budget and mode of transportation. If you will have/rent a car and drive (with an international driver's license), then distance may not be a factor. If not, cab costs can get expensive the farther away from the hospital/doctor/shops. Palm shadows is located closer to the hospital, but I'm not sure if they still enforce their max 2 person/room policy.

Honesty pays

dotfak:
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1. Understand that there is no proper system in place for most banks in Nigeria to protect their customers from such, I do recommend to everyone to get a USA bank account and put all the money you think you will need to use in there. That way if this USA card get compromised, all you need to do is file a dispute and the bank will provide credit for the amount that was stolen and go after the perpetrator. You have nothing to loose even if the bank can't resolved the issue.

I second this option. The U.S. Bank will usually refund your stolen money while they conduct their investigation. Citibank, PNC, and HSBC banks are also good options...they have specialized accounts for non-residents/visitors. With HSBC, you might even be able to open an account online with proper documentation, and if you have a USA mailing address.

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