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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 9:37am On Dec 18, 2014 |
Hi,everyone First and fore most I don't know where to begin,i want to help my brother's wife who is pregnant in Nigeria come to TX for child delivery...cos I stay in Houston,but I don't even know where to begin or what to do...I would appreciate if anyone who has gone through this process to please advice me on what to do,what hospitals to apply and co. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 9:56am On Dec 18, 2014 |
modath: They are only breaking down the cost so that we people know what they are paying for not saying its is optional when is come to CS per say, or they have listed it together with the Natural delivery where epi is optional... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by acube2002: 9:57am On Dec 18, 2014 |
Hi House , Have been following this thread for a long time , Please i need your advice my wife went for her interview on Tuesday Dec 16 to her surprise she was told her confirmation number is wrong and it was same confirmation number we have on appointment letter she was told to pay for another visa fee and book another date without meeting the VO they also confirm they same issue on Monday Dec 15 i dont know what to do now she is about 30 weeks and its not possible to get a better date in Dec , Her name was on the list for interview for 7:30 AM Please house i need your advice |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by hopefulme: 10:13am On Dec 18, 2014 |
megastu: Regards the comment of @megastu above, people that flew direct flight from Nigeria can shed more light, share their experience and their opinion as well |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Airpure(f): 10:14am On Dec 18, 2014 |
megastu: Hello , Please what is the name of the senior doctor at Methodist u referring to and what is the cost please? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 10:56am On Dec 18, 2014 |
Babatwi: Delta for me all the way. Becoz I get miles.and get to fly free within American, Canada and Mexico. So Delta all the way! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 11:00am On Dec 18, 2014 |
megastu: Lol thats just another myth and story. Even if u fly to Australia b4 heading to the US, the border officer sees ur originating departure which is Nigeria on his screen. So direct or indirect, doesn't really make a difference. Coz u could be 200 passengers on the indirect flight originating from Nigeria too. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by SisiOlu: 11:10am On Dec 18, 2014 |
acube2002: You can research on emergency appointment booking with the US Embassy, think you need to meet certain criteria to qualify for this or u pick d first available date which is mid or end of January while u look for a better option. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by happytbaby: 12:43pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
Saved2Serve: No dear, you cannot apply outside any of those places because Nigerian embassy does not have offices elsewhere in the US. You need to collect your baby's American passport and then send it to one of those offices for a Nigerian visa. I don't know how far Idaho is from any of those offices so I am guessing you might not be able to travel there. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by happytbaby: 1:19pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
Shawbabe: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by happytbaby: 1:24pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
Olhar: Its against the law to do it before the baby receives DTAP vaccine (anti-tetanus is important). However, you can wait till your baby is bigger just before you leave the states and go to any Claires shop, you should Google the closest one to you, you can act like your baby is already 2months. I believe its less painful to do it there than in Nigeria.... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by IyawoToBe(f): 1:28pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
[quote author=happytbaby post=28992338][/quote] Speaking of Arab airlines, does any one have experience with Qatar airline? How is their policy for pregnant women? And do they fly El paso route? No one seem to talk about them on here. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by happytbaby: 1:43pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
IyawoToBe: I had posted the policy for all the airlines sometimes earlier in the year, am not sure the page was saved when Nairaland crashed for a few days. Please find Qatar Airways below....meanwhile..Google is our friend. Flying while pregnant You and your unborn child’s safety are our priority. To avoid unnecessary risks to you and your baby, we recommend that all expectant mothers consult a doctor before booking their ticket. Depending on the stage of your pregnancy and certain details, you may be required to carry certain medical forms. Please see below for our guidelines on which medical forms may be required. Pregnancy stage Pregnancy details Doctor's certificate required MEDIF form required Up to and including the 28th week Without complications NO but recommended to prevent delays at airport NO Beginning of 29th week and up to and not beyond 32nd week Single pregnancy without complications YES NO Multiple or complicated pregnancy YES YES Beginning of 33rd week and up to and not beyond 35th week Single pregnancy without complications YES YES Multiple or complicated pregnancy Qatar Airways cannot accept expectant mothers with multiple or complicated pregnancies in their 33rd week of pregnancy or beyond for travel. Beginning of 36th week and beyond Qatar Airways cannot accept expectant mothers in their 36th week of pregnancy or beyond for travel. MEDIF forms must be written in English and filled and submitted to Qatar Airways no less than 48 hours and no more than 7 days prior to departure. Medical certificates must be written in English and include the following information: Patient's name and date of birth Estimated date of delivery Proposed dates of air travel Confirmation of an uncomplicated single pregnancy OR a multiple or complicated pregnancy Confirmation that patient is "Fit to travel" for the entire journey including return (where applicable) Date, stamp, & contact details of a qualified doctor. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Tvegas(m): 6:07pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
PrinceAdeAde:Ok cool, no qualms. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Saved2Serve: 8:22pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
pm meee!! oluwafunkenny: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bj2012golf(m): 8:53pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
Hi Pls I would appreciate to share in ur spreadsheet I have sent you a PM Thank you Saved2Serve: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by labake96(f): 1:39am On Dec 19, 2014 |
I have been a silent reader & have learnt a lot from dis wonderful forum which I used for my visa application. I & my family were interviewed yesterday 18th dec but were denied based on section 214b( dt applicant does not have a strong tier) d VO says we did not qualify, he didnt even check my doctor correspondence nor statement of acct. He also aked if I have anybody in usa and I stated NO, dt I wud rent an apartment, I dont know if that is d reason I was denied. I intend reapplying but I'll go to abuja. Dis VO's can be so annoying afta all d stress & preparations. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by labake96(f): 1:47am On Dec 19, 2014 |
When I am reapplying I dont know if I shld still state dt I dont have any relatives or if I shld use my hubby's relative as contact in usa. Pls I need ur advise. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by goldcrusty: 2:28am On Dec 19, 2014 |
It's better to use a host relative |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Omodaraju: 2:56am On Dec 19, 2014 |
Profile free now after being banned (by anti spam BOT) for 1 day for posting names and contacts of several obgyns in houston hospitals. I didn't read anywhere in the forum rules that posting such was illegal. I thot this thread was about sharing information freely. It's all love still 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Omodaraju: 2:57am On Dec 19, 2014 |
goldcrusty: I wouldn't suggest using a host relative necessarily. What you want to prove to the VO is that you are independently capable of funding your birthing venture in the US and proof of ties to naija to show that you will come back. Flaunting a host relative may mean that you have a willing accomplice should you decide to remain in the US IMHO 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 6:54am On Dec 19, 2014 |
goldcrusty:not advisable 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Destiny4G: 8:27am On Dec 19, 2014 |
Gurus in the House, After hitting a brick wall in my Florida search I have decided to port to Houston. I am narrowing down to either Oak bend in Richmond and Methodist Hospital in Sugar land, accommodation will be a deciding factor. As per Tvegas advise, please can someone advise me on those who offer accommodation,feeding or transportation, or better side closest accomodation to these hospitals? And please any April mamas bound to either if these hospitals/locations please let's plan together... 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mamwa: 11:01am On Dec 19, 2014 |
Thanks everyone for your insightful posts. I am a very new member of nairaland though I have often read without registering. It is this same issue of giving birth in the U.S that made me join the forum. Please can people supply email addresses of doctors abroad who we can email for this purpose. I believe it's easier this way. Also I am looking for birth plans of 5000 dollars and under. Accommodation like 500-800 dollars a month. Even this its by faith of. Thanks all for your reply. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by MadameU: 11:09am On Dec 19, 2014 |
PrinceAdeAde: Let me chip in at this point that the information given to you by whoever the UK VO you met is by all means FALSE! it very well is a myth... |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Larondoo22: 1:34pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
Tvegas:pls I want to know more about car rental in El Paso because am el pao bound in March and I will like to make my arrangement well especially transportation |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dakotchic(f): 1:34pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
[quote author=Olhar post=28918312] Please take a critical look at your itemized bill and you can ask for an auditing of your bill. That bill of yours is way too much! Well except you stayed 4 days in the hospital + 4 hours in the labour room/recovery after delivery, if not please contest it. I noticed they make a lot of mistakes in favour of higher bills. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Babatwi: 1:54pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
labake96: I think you should stick to your original story when reapplying,because they would have your original application on record moreover i dont think that your denial had anything to do with you having a relative in America or not. I think the issue there was " NO STR0NG TIES" . I also think you shouldd re-apply to Abuja this time around and do it without your husband,so that they would know you have a husband to come back to. I wish you all the best as you try again. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Larondoo22: 2:09pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
MerryMom:@merrymon pls how far with transportation over there,do you usually take cab or you rent a car?pls I will like to know because am planing to El Paso in March.and what is the cost for transport there |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mummyprincess: 3:14pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
Good day everyone! I have been a silent reader since last month and really appreciate the help offered here. Please can someone give information regarding any where in Houston where doctor's delivery fee, hospital fees, and other fees including scans and tests etc will be in the neighbourhood of $5000? I intend going early next year and want to work around that budget? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bj2012golf(m): 6:41pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
PM me if u don't mind considering houston Regards mummyprincess: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Olhar: 7:15pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
[quote author=dakotchic post=29021860][/quote] you won't even believe it got there today to pay my bill and its gone up to 14k, for normal vaginal delivery o….Pls house help a sister o, i remember reading a post of someone that got an high bill at gwinnett and mailed the vice president of the hospital……please i need the mail of the management….or vice president……asap………. 1 Like |
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