[quote author=ammielee post=52862850]Hello,
I am a silent reader. Juse came across this.
Please we are planning on going to Nashville Tn in March and I need to know how much hospital bills cost there. Also I need to know how long it takes for the birth certificate and passport to be ready.
Thanks.[/quote

Hello,
I'm still in search of a hospital because I need the best price. I visited Meharry general hospital yesterday and was told that I have to pay 800 for antenatal on my first visit. It covers ultrasound and some tests. They said 1500USD for vaginal delivery and that the rest bill will come as we progress.
I booked my appointment yesterday. The earliest time they could get was next week Thursday that's because I had to make them aware I was already 35was.
What I understand is that general hospital and private hospitals operate a bit differently when it comes to billing.
I will ask for clarity on the bill when I go for my appointment and let you know.
I also intend checking other hospitals so that I can compare prices. But you can google and call them. There's Baptist general hospital Nashville. St Thomas hospital Nashville. You can give them a call.
I've not had my baby yet . Due in April so I have no ideas the cost of passport and all. I'm taking it one day at a time. But will certainly let you know as soon as I have the bill.
I will keep you posted .
Cheers.

Good day house. I've been a silent reader for sometime. In the spirit of giving back, I have come to share my experience so far.
I applied for my visa before I joined nairaland. Luckily I stated my intention, a friend encouraged me to.

My visa interview.

I'm sorry I won't be able to write the visa interview word for word. I was already showing during my interview. I was asked reason for applying, I said childbirth (I applied alone).
I was also asked where I work, what my husband does for a living, how much my budget is, I answered 15k dollars because then I booked an apartment on extended stay, whether I have correspondence with the doctor, I said yes. I had from 3 different doctors. why I chose Houston, I answered that it was based on a recommendation from a friend and colleague. It was only my doctors correspondence he asked to see. He then said congrats, pick up your visa in 3days and was handed the white paper. Not to forget to add, I prayed wella and asked God for favor.

My flight.

I finally booked airfrance using travelstart after searching and searching because they gave me the best combination though quite expensive. I needed the shortest possible flight.
Lagos - paris- Atlanta. My final destination is Nashville in Tennessee. So a friend helped book the connecting flight. The direct flights I saw were too long. Wasn't sure I could manage that but next time I will manage o. Spent plenty money on ticket but considering my health and big tummy, it was worth it. In-flight entertainment from Naija was just there but the air hostesses were on pointed . Showed me free seats to lie down and sleep well. So I slept through out to Paris. The flight to Atlanta was on point. 10hrs but no free seats to stretch my legs. Had to manage somehow.

On Pta
Got pta of 4k on the 28th of Feb from gtb after many denials from other banks because my accounts there weren't up to 6months old. Applied the day before. Twas favour working for me.

On my visa application I stated I was going to Houston because then I've not been able to reach my uncle in Tennessee. I cancelled the hotel reservation after the interview. When I finally reached my uncle. I got hospital correspondence from a hospital in Nashville. He helped me with the name of the hospital in his neighbor hood. Contacted them via facebook, Nashville is not very popular. The y replied and sent me a number to call for their bill. I called and was sent one via email a day before I travelled on the 28th of March. God answers prayers. So I was armed with my burden of proof.

Poe experience (Atlanta).
I completed a form I was given while boarding d plane to Atlanta. Was sent to the self service machine. I declared food cos I carried plenty things but all dried. Printed my completed form. Joined the queue. Before then I had gone to d rest room to pray for favor and to thank God for a safe flight.
When it was my turn. This was the discussion.

CBP: Hello
Me : Hi ( smiling cos he was looking at my intimidating tummy) travelled at 34wks
CBP: Wow, are you having twins?
Me :no just one
CBP: can I have your passport,
Me: I gave him the passport, printed doc from machine and the one I completed with a pen.
CBP: where are you headed (still smiling)
Me :Nashville.
CBP: how long will you be there?
Me: 2 and half months.
CBP: how much do you have on you?
Me : 6k usd
CBP: stamps my passport for 6 months. Do you have food. I nodded.
CBP: do you have meat and vegetables?. I said yes I have dried vegetables.
CBP: hands me my passport and d printed doc where he wrote A. Meaning Agriculture.
CBP: Enjoy you stay smiling.
Me : thanks.
It didn't last up to 5 mins. That was God.
Saw my boxes as soon as I got to baggage claim
Went to agriculture. They asked me to open the box with food. I did. They checked . I labelled every thing. I had them packed in a ziploc bag. He checked and asked me to close my box.
That was all. Nothing was seized.

Got to Nashville on the 2nd at night. So I'm still resting from my trip.
Will be back with my hospital and delivery story soon by God's grace.
I looked though this thread for anyone with Nashville experience but didn't get any.
This is just to encourage someone.
My uncle and family are so sweet. I will do my part. Just as I've learnt here.
Sorry for the long post.

Hello,
I am a silent reader. Juse came across this.
Please we are planning on going to Nashville Tn in March and I need to know how much hospital bills cost there. Also I need to know how long it takes for the birth certificate and passport to be ready.
Thanks.