onile1975:
@ Maggie's

Is it. true that we have to pay registration fee of $300 at Houston Methodist hospital in Texas, I was ask to make this payment bf they can send visa documents,I got this message from Dr. DAMA Ziworld.

The $300 is a deposit as doctors fee and it’s deducted upping arrival and also no refunds on this amount. Read the email sent to you properly

Debbieeeeeee:

ATL or jfk is okay.
ATL was seamless for me. Iah I don’t trust them don’t risk it.

Hello everyone, I stumbled on here while researching about giving birth in the US.

Planning to travel to the USA next month, as I am due in a couple of months, but I have family in Indianapolis; I wanted to ask if there's anyone here who has had the experience of birthing in Indiana, so I know which hospitals to reach out to. My family member works in Eskenazi Health but can I get other options if anyone knows about Indianapolis?

beautyuche:
Hi mama, Did you use same hospital for all the births?

Same Doctor
the same Hospital(Methodist) but different location.
the first born - a boy was at Arlington
while the triplets were at Mansfield cos the Doctor thought i would need NICU

Hello House,

I want to renew my daughters USA passport. pls how do i go about it. this would be her first renewal.

What are the requirements?

sheilchi:
Hello House,

I want to renew my daughters USA passport. pls how do i go about it. this would be her first renewal.


What are the requirements?

The first thing is to book an appointment online for passport renewal.
Requirements
Completed DS 11
Birth certificate of the child (photocopy and original)
One passport photograph (I think 2cm*2cm on white background)
The child old passport (Go with the passport and also make photocopy of the passport data page)
Child progression pictures( eg picture of each year on A4 paper)
Means of Identification for parents (take the identification along and also make photocopy)
If both parents will not be going for the appointment, there is a form the non attending parent is expected to fill and notarized.

First appoint at 36 weeks
Gave birth in March

DanieZ:
Hello Mama,
Trust you are doing well.
How far gone were you when you had your first appointment with Capital Women's Care?
Also, when did you give birth?

Please I would like help with accommodation.. Thank you

Summerbutterfly:
Hello,

if there’s anybody in need of details for accommodation in Houston Texas around Richmond, they can reach out to me via email (since adverts are not allowed here). I stayed there when I had my LO last year in Memorial Hermann and it’s quite affordable. It also comes with additional benefits.

Please I would like help with accommodation..Thank you

FHMaryland:
First appoint at 36 weeks
Gave birth in March

Please.. how far gone were you when you entered the US? I mean, did you enter at 33, 34, or 35 weeks etc?

Pls i need help!!

Class of 2024/2025! Assemble!

Well-done everyone for the thread, really been a long read. Oya updated prices of hospitals procedures etc?

Wishing y'all the best of 2024 and beyond.

Love, light & laughter.

mamaJeremy:
Its time to give back to a community i have learnt so much from. I got my visa september 2017. Here is the transcript. I was interviewed in lagos by an elderly woman
VO goodmorning

Me: goodmorning ma'am

VO fine can i have your passport

Me: sure

VO what you going to do in the US
Me: to give birth

VO have you contacted a doctor and a hospital

Me: Yes(expatiated further on the name of the doctor and hospital and attempted to bring out the correspondence and letters but she said i shouldnt bother.

VO how did you get to know about the doctor

Me: got to know about her through a friend that had used her earlier
VO which state are you going to

Me: Georgia
VO: how long do you intend to spend
Me: 12weeks
VO: where will you stay
Me: intown suites(gave her the address)

VO: how much is your budget
Me: About 15k dollars( tried pulling out my documents but she said i shouldnt bring out any of the documents

VO: How long have you been working at your place of work
Me: Over 2yrs
VO: what does your husband do
Me: bleep
VO: will he accompany you
Me: No because hes a very busy person and cant afford to be away frm work for that long

VO: You have a son already, who will be taking care of him while you are away
Me: My mum
VO: i will grant your visa
She gave me the white paper and i said thank you.

At the airport, fit to fly from port health was requested for despite having one from my doctor. Flew virgin atlantic at 35weeks 5days in november( better to fly them earlier because they almost did not fly me under the pretence that they dont fly pregnant women beyond 32weeks as opposed to what is on their website). Anyways, God showed up for me.
Fast forward to POE
POE was atlanta. The queue was extremely long, after standing for like 1hr 30mins i was directed to use the self service machine. Got my print out and joined another queue. Got to my turn eventually.
CBP: hello
Me: hi good day
Cbp: why are you here
Me: to have my baby and spend my maternity leave
Cbp: how long will you be spending here
Me:9weeks(note i said 12weeks at my interview but couldnt make it early as i planned due to work)
Cbp: where will you stay
Me: gave him the address of the intown suite
Cbp: lemme have the hospital correspondence(handed it over to him
Cbp: how much do you have on you
Me: 4kdollars , ive paid my hospital fees and i have about 6kdollars on my cards
Cbp: can i see the receipt of payment you made to the hospital
Looked at it for a minute and went to meet another officer who told him to go give another officer.
Cbp 2: hello
Me: hi good day
Cbp 2: why are you in the US
Me: for childbirth
Cbp: how much do you have with you(gave him same response as above)
Cbp: any food stuff
Me:yes
My documents were kept in a folder and given to a lady who told me my bags will be retrieved so as to be searched.
Got to agric and they asked same questions as above and checked the documents i submitted earlier while i waited for my bags to be brought..
Waited for like 20mins and didnt see my bags, had to go bring it from baggage claim myself.
The officer in agric just said i should go with my bags, it wasnt opened. Carried rice, beans, egusi, yam flour, knor cubes, dried fish, dry pepper, peak milk, milo all packed in ziploc bags and labelled.

Planned and paid for a vaginal delievery though i ended up with a csection.Had my 9pounds 6ounce baby 5weeks after at 41weeks via emergency Ceaserian section at northside hospital . Came in for induction which was almost successful until i got dilated to 9.5cm for over 2hrs. Baby didnt descend enough to be pushed out hence i was sectioned.

Hospital bill $6875

Paid extra $685 for baby

Anesthesia: $3063

Paed $850

Doctor $1900

Infant ticket on VA $436( i almost fainted when i was told, guess its cos its peak period)

Filled the birth cert form 2days after delivery.
Birth cert was gotten 1week after( 3copies for $35

American passport $165(was gotten same day i got BC
Naija passport $235 (they had only 64pages, expedited it and got it after 1week)
SSN was gotten 12days after by mail.

Missionary journey ended successfully. We give God all the glory
A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this forum.
Sorry about the typos(time constraints)

Hello ma, I’m been searching for information on giving birth at northside hospital and came across yours. Would love to send you an email to get more usful information please

Hello, please I’ll like a recommendation for a good hospital in New Jersey. My friend is 29weeks gone with multiple babies. I do need an urgent help.
Thank you

LadyCaplin:
I used Northside Hospital for the delivery of my Twins. Very good hospital.

Hello, I’ve sent an email. Would love to ask some questions if you don’t mind. Thank you

Hello everyone,

My US Visa will expire in Oct this year, can i start applying for my drop box now? And what are the current appointment date for drop box.

Thank you

foladetutu:
Hello everyone,

My US Visa will expire in Oct this year, can i start applying for my drop box now? And what are the current appointment date for drop box.

Thank you

Start next month July. Three months to expiration

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Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the engagement on this thread, its quite educative.

I have a question regarding HMO, my company have us on an international health insurance that covers me and family worldwide and the cost of childbearing and baby is covered 100%.

My question is, if we go for visa interview, will the VO accept the fact the cost of delivery and baby care is covered by HMO or must they want me to provide proof that I can foot the bills?

Elo2020:
Pls i need help!!!
Had my baby at 32weeks due to preeclampsia & baby is currently in the NICU in HCA West Houston.
I’m overwhelmed & the bills are something else.
Pls how do i go about it?
Anyone been In this situation before?
Help!!!!

Ur baby is a US citizen. Tell the hospital case manager that u will like to apply for Medicaid. Do not let the hospital con u into paying out of pocket.

NICU bill will drown u. It’s ur baby’s entitlement. U, the parent doesn’t have to be a US citizen to do that. Ur baby is a citizen. There are so many Mexican immigrants that utilize Medicaid and they are not even PR. U have to be informed to know the way.

U can also call Medicaid urself or go to their office nearest to u. Just put it on google map. Goodluck and pray for ur baby. Wishing u the best

LadyIE:
Hello, please I’ll like a recommendation for a good hospital in New Jersey. My friend is 29weeks gone with multiple babies. I do need an urgent help.
Thank you

I hope she’s prepared for CS cos these oyibo ppl will not allow her to do vaginal delivery for multiple pregnancy. Unless that Dr is exceptional. Their policy in the US is annoying but goodluck to ur friend though.

Elo2020:
Pls i need help!!!
Had my baby at 32weeks due to preeclampsia & baby is currently in the NICU in HCA West Houston.
I’m overwhelmed & the bills are something else.
Pls how do i go about it?
Anyone been In this situation before?
Help!!!!

Which HCA did u use? Unlike HCA because they are lenient with unfunded patients so they will find u a solution. Don’t be downcast, u are not the first. With God all things are possible.

JadeWilliam:

Which HCA did u use? Unlike HCA because they are lenient with unfunded patients so they will find u a solution. Don’t be downcast, u are not the first. With God all things are possible.

HCA West in RIchmond Avenue, Houston Texas.
I’m hopeful. Baby is out & home with me now.
All i think of is the bills. God help me o.

rowlandwhy:
Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the engagement on this thread, its quite educative.

I have a question regarding HMO, my company have us on an international health insurance that covers me and family worldwide and the cost of childbearing and baby is covered 100%.

My question is, if we go for visa interview, will the VO accept the fact the cost of delivery and baby care is covered by HMO or must they want me to provide proof that I can foot the bills?

Provide proof that your insurance covers birth in the US. Provide proof that your employed with that org

Make sure the hospital you select accepts the insurance you have

Helllooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Thank you to everyone who has kept this thread alive. Debbieeeeeee you are an angel.

May God reward our efforts as w estrive to give our kids a better life.

JadeWilliam:

Ur baby is a US citizen. Tell the hospital case manager that u will like to apply for Medicaid. Do not let the hospital con u into paying out of pocket.

NICU bill will drown u. It’s ur baby’s entitlement. U, the parent doesn’t have to be a US citizen to do that. Ur baby is a citizen. There are so many Mexican immigrants that utilize Medicaid and they are not even PR. U have to be informed to know the way.

U can also call Medicaid urself or go to their office nearest to u. Just put it on google map. Goodluck and pray for ur baby. Wishing u the best

Do this and kiss your us visa renewal bye bye. I can guarantee you that if you follow this route, you'll never be issued another us visa. To the best of my knowledge Medicaid is for tax paying us citizens

JadeWilliam:

Ur baby is a US citizen. Tell the hospital case manager that u will like to apply for Medicaid. Do not let the hospital con u into paying out of pocket.

NICU bill will drown u. It’s ur baby’s entitlement. U, the parent doesn’t have to be a US citizen to do that. Ur baby is a citizen. There are so many Mexican immigrants that utilize Medicaid and they are not even PR. U have to be informed to know the way.

U can also call Medicaid urself or go to their office nearest to u. Just put it on google map. Goodluck and pray for ur baby. Wishing u the best

What you’re telling her to do will disqualify her from ever being approved for another US visa. Medicaid is for tax paying citizens. A condition of the visa to give birth was the ability to pay all bills in full without discount or government aid. If she listens to you, she’ll have you to thank for never being able to step foot in this country again.

dere5:


Do this and kiss your us visa renewal bye bye. I can guarantee you that if you follow this route, you'll never be issued another us visa. To the best of my knowledge Medicaid is for tax paying us citizens

Yep, she’ll never have another renewal or approval.

Elo2020:



HCA West in RIchmond Avenue, Houston Texas.
I’m hopeful. Baby is out & home with me now.
All i think of is the bills. God help me o.

Please don’t take that advice and apply for Medicaid. You’ll never get another US visa.