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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 10:28am On Feb 24, 2015
Good morning all,

I am filling visa application for my kids now and I dont know if it's appropriate to put Doctor's name and address as contact person in the US or hotel name. They'll be accompanying me for childbirth. @Tvegas, @bj2012golf, @justwise, anywone with advice please respond.
Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sayoberry(f): 10:30am On Feb 24, 2015
My reviews on Dr Fagbohun is like 6pages long. His patient-doctor time is 0%. He's nice and all but... Lemme sha chill till I born

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 10:34am On Feb 24, 2015
tbaby2015:
Good morning all,

I filling visa application for my kids now and I dont know if it's appropriate to put Doctor's name and address as contact person in the US or hotel name. They'll be accompanying me for childbirth. @Tvegas, @bj2012golf, @justwise, anywone with advice please respond.
Thanks

Have you gotten an accommodation yet?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 10:38am On Feb 24, 2015
justwise:


Have you gotten an accommodation yet?

Yes, we've booked hotel accomodation on Booking.com
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 10:39am On Feb 24, 2015
sayoberry:
My reviews on Dr Fagbohun is like 6pages long. His patient-doctor time is 0%. He's nice and all but... Lemme sha chill till I born

Oh oh, this is not encouraging as I plan to use him as well. Please let's know what you think before I make up my mind oo.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 10:40am On Feb 24, 2015
tbaby2015:


Yes, we've booked hotel accomodation on Booking.com

I think Dr's address will be better.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 10:45am On Feb 24, 2015
justwise:


I think Dr's address will be better.

Thank you
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Raindrops13: 11:39am On Feb 24, 2015
I just registered after being a silent reader. Currently preggy and would love to birth in the US. I need more info on the SoulCare accommodation mentioned here cuz I plan using Oakbend. How accessible is it to the shopping malls and Dr Fab's Clinic. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Zozokuzo142: 11:49am On Feb 24, 2015
eazydune:




You can book intown suites for your interview.Jst google intown suites phoenix, u can make reservation without credit card too.As for apartment dt is a walking distance to mihs check monterra apartments.

PLS EAZYDUNE ARE U IN MIHS Phoneix now? How is ur experience and do you know much about the MONTERRA APARTMENT
THANKS ALOT AND HOPE U DOING GREAT THERE. GOD BE WITH U
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by forevermine: 11:58am On Feb 24, 2015
@sayoberry, I totally agree with you. One just feels rushed up like it's a business deal/meeting. But as you said, let's just chill till we offload.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ojsimsim: 12:30pm On Feb 24, 2015
@shagaman thanks. Please which airline is best and what documents will I need at my POE as I have doctors pa ra ti letter of responsibility and doctors letter of appointment.
Kindly assist with a list.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ojsimsim: 12:33pm On Feb 24, 2015
@dittobaby, yes I have received both letters from them. am also a July mom and will be going to the embassy soon.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 1:05pm On Feb 24, 2015
sayoberry:
My reviews on Dr Fagbohun is like 6pages long. His patient-doctor time is 0%. He's nice and all but... Lemme sha chill till I born

Jesus. I have to make contact with another doctor then, cos i sabi vex well. better to have an alternative before leaving nigeria.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PrinceAdeAde: 1:07pm On Feb 24, 2015
tbaby2015:


Oh oh, this is not encouraging as I plan to use him as well. Please let's know what you think before I make up my mind oo.

To give a balanced view, I do accept that Dr Fagbohun may not sufficiently spend "patient" time with his patients possibly because of his patient load or out of him seeing no need when there are no issues.My wife also gave that feedback but she also mentioned she is not disappointed in that aspect of him maybe because she isn't expecting to be delayed in the Dr office if there is no issue of concern i.e just going through a routine check up. He picked up a bacteria infection she had during her first visit and started treatment immediately so from my experince, he looks out for potential risk and addresses them, if there is none,he moves on.

Tvegas also gave this feedback on him not having time but one thing is mentioned which is critical is that you have a Nigerian US standard based doc who can fight your bill battles should any arises. More-so, off all the feedback, one thing remains consistent i.e No issues during delivery except I missed any of such feedback on the thread.My wife mentioned he personally delivered our baby and he was very professional, prayed for her before they went in for the CS and checked up on her

My advice is for you to look at the big picture before making a decision and ask yourself, what is your main goal , so If you place high value on having a doctor pamper you during routine check up ,give you considerable time to discuss your pregnancy progress and possibly not give you a feeling of him rushing you , then Dr fagbohun may not be your man(A doctor should ideally manage his pregnant patient emotions,discuss observations etc as this can influence other stuffs in your health cycle ) BUT if you can comprise on this and place more premium on affordable BUT standard healthcare with someone who still knows his onions well enough to identify and highlight potential delivery risk and how to manage it as well as be on your side should there be complications or need to pay extra bills, then you may still want to consider him.

Conclusion is that the ultimate decision is yours but ensure you have a well rounded view before arriving at your decision as no one is a perfect all rounder with maybe some exceptions.I had this feedback of him and discussed with my wife before we decided to go with him in the first place

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bj2012golf(m): 1:40pm On Feb 24, 2015
Hi, guess u r doing ok. I didn't see ur PM at all. Send me a mail, Guess u still av my email addy.

sayoberry:
My reviews on Dr Fagbohun is like 6pages long. His patient-doctor time is 0%. He's nice and all but... Lemme sha chill till I born
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bj2012golf(m): 1:51pm On Feb 24, 2015
Good day everyone

Thank you all for your kind words and taking time out to congratulate us on the birth of our LO, you all are appreciated. Congratulations to my son's bday mates and all mamas who av also birthe

Travelling tonite with Delta, will be looking out for preggies.

Pediatrican cost us about $412 after discount

You are free to send me PM or mails for those who av my emaill addy

Best regards

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mummyprincess: 2:11pm On Feb 24, 2015
[quote author=bj2012golf post=31037737]Good day everyone

Thank you all for your kind words and taking time out to congratulate us on the birth of our LO, you all are appreciated. Congratulations to my son's bday mates and all mamas who av also birthe

Travelling tonite with Delta, will be looking out for preggies.

Pediatrican cost us about $412 after discount

You are free to send me PM or mails for those who av my emaill addy

Best regards

I have sent you several emails and no response yet.
I hope you wld give us the whole delivery details as you see madam.
Have a safe trip and regards to your family.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lala4sure: 2:14pm On Feb 24, 2015
shagaman:



This fee used to be $150 dollars but think due to influx of people it was increased,
As I prepare to leave elpaso this week I would try and breakdown part of expenses here..hope this can help people preparing to come...

Thanks so much, please that will be useful to us please
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mrsshen: 2:17pm On Feb 24, 2015
dittobaby:
Hello people. I'm a July mum. I discovered el paso on this thread. Just got an invoice of $254.50 from doctores para ti for enrolment and personalized letter from a doctor. Please has anyone ever received this personalised letter before? I really need a response so that l can pay them.

@dittobaby..yes it's correct..its $150 for enrollment fee and the remaining for Personalized Dr's letter..i got the same thing too.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mrsshen: 2:21pm On Feb 24, 2015
shagaman:



This fee used to be $150 dollars but think due to influx of people it was increased,
As I prepare to leave elpaso this week I would try and breakdown part of expenses here..hope this can help people preparing to come...

@shagaman..pls i'm due for el paso in April..i would like to know the best route and POE as well as the best airline for maximum comfort and minimum stress...kindly help us el paso mums out with this info. thanks and safe journey ahead.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 2:55pm On Feb 24, 2015
PrinceAdeAde:


Conclusion is that the ultimate decision is yours but ensure you have a well rounded view before arriving at your decision as no one is a perfect all rounder with maybe some exceptions.I had this feedback of him and discussed with my wife before we decided to go with him in the first place

Thanks for this feedback. I think it is definitely an individual opinion and decision. in all, I think professionalism is key. Thanks again. I pray for good testimonies for all of us.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Biobioliscious: 3:23pm On Feb 24, 2015
Hello House,

It's been interesting reading through this thread. I have learnt a lot from the various experiences and i pray God will grant all our heart desires.

Please i am a July mum and i intend using MIHS in Phoenix for my child birth.

Any July mum in the house who is interested in sharing apartment to reduce cost
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by angel55: 3:41pm On Feb 24, 2015
Hello peeps! This is for those who had their babies in houston. Please where can the expedited passport fee of 165usd be paid? @tvegas, prince adeade, bj2012golf, nomanicole, and Oga Justwise! Sure u will have an idea.
Awaiting ur response.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PrinceAdeAde: 3:58pm On Feb 24, 2015
angel55:
Hello peeps! This is for those who had their babies in houston. Please where can the expedited passport fee of 165usd be paid? @tvegas, prince adeade, bj2012golf, nomanicole, and Oga Justwise! Sure u will have an idea.
Awaiting ur response.

Madam,

You could have gotten this via Tvegas painstakingly well draft summary on " All you need to know about giving birth in the US" tongue
"3. Pick up your BC in Fort Bend County Clerk, 301 Jackson street, Richmond. 4 days after delivery. For example if you delivered on Monday it should be ready by Friday. Go there with your ID i.e. your passport which contains your Visa page . Fill the request forms and pay $23 for each copy. They can issue only 10 BC during the lifetime of your baby . You can pick 2,3 or 4 copies etc.
"



Fill the application form online or download and fill the template manually, Call to book and appointment and go there on the day of the appointment to justify why you need it within three days and not their standard 2-3 weeks

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Vineb: 4:04pm On Feb 24, 2015
PrinceAdeAde:


To give a balanced view, I do accept that Dr Fagbohun may not sufficiently spend "patient" time with his patients possibly because of his patient load or out of him seeing no need when there are no issues

I totally agree with those that feel appointment with Dr Fagbohun is like a business appointment. I had a concern concerning my pregnancy n my dr in Nija had the same concern but when I saw dr fabohun I told him my concern n he just waved it as unnecessary n didn't do much effort to throw more light to it as he is always in a rush. Well I changed my dr n on my first appointment after the dr went through my history she pointed out the same tin my dr in Nija said I said I need to confirm somethings from my Nija dr then we know how to proceed.
N About dr Fagbohun knowing how to negotiate bill, the truth is any dr that is used to cash paying patient will always negotiate for his patient or tell you how you can spend less. Someone in this group had her baby recently n used dr la of WHMC she fall into labor during the day n dr la kept her in his office n watched her there till she was 7cm before he now told her to go to the hospital n this helped her to safe cost on using epidural etc.
Any good dr you have discussed your concern about cash with will stand with you as per spending less cash.
This is not to discourage anyone but I think someone needs to share this with dr Fagbohun. He is experienced no doubt but he needs to work more on time.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by angel55: 4:17pm On Feb 24, 2015
PrinceAdeAde:


Madam,

You could have gotten this via Tvegas painstakingly well draft summary on " All you need to know about giving birth in the US" tongue
"3. Pick up your BC in Fort Bend County Clerk, 301 Jackson street, Richmond. 4 days after delivery. For example if you delivered on Monday it should be ready by Friday. Go there with your ID i.e. your passport which contains your Visa page . Fill the request forms and pay $23 for each copy. They can issue only 10 BC during the lifetime of your baby . You can pick 2,3 or 4 copies etc.
"



Fill the application form online or download and fill the template manually, Call to book and appointment and go there on the day of the appointment to justify why you need it within three days and not their standard 2-3 weeks
Yes I read Tvegas post, but I want a specific answer. For example in El paso we purchase money order of @walmart then proceed to the passport agency. But Tvegas didn't specifically state purchase money order. So I was wondering if one can take the 165usd to the agency in houston.
Pls am trying to help a friend. Thanks they want to go downtown
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by iphiechuks: 4:18pm On Feb 24, 2015
Greetings everyone,

I have been following this trend and it has help me alot so i feel that i should share my visa experience with the house.

I applied first on 2nd Dec and I was denied cos I told the VO that I was pregnant and she asked if I intend to have my baby in the US, I told her that I don't know yet. she then advice me to go and think about it, if I decide I should return with maternity travel plan eg, Doc correspondences, proof of where to stay and statement and she also gave me one medical sheet like dat.

Today at 7:30am I was booked for an interview in Abuja and it goes like this:

VO: Good morning
We: Good morning
VO: Where in the US are you both going to?
We: Houston, Texas
VO: Purpose?
Husband: for Vacationing and for my wife to have our baby
VO: How long do you both intend to stay:
Husband: Wife will stay for 7 weeks while I will take her there, make sure she settles and return when she is due to have our baby. I intend staying for 2wks for each visit.
VO: What is the cost of delivery?
Husband: A little over 9,000 Dollar (I quickly gave her our budget sheet and Doc correspondence and added that, "This is our budget sheet and Doc correspondence" she said Okay, that's good.
VO: (Smiled and now facing me) So Ma'am, where will you be staying?
Me: Intown suite Katty extended stay, 3000 highway 6 south Houston, Texas (and smiled back)
VO: Where do you work?
Husband: We are both Bankers at bla bla bla
VO: (with a smile) Okay then, return on Thursday for your passport and have a safe delivery.
We: Thanks and have a nice day.
Our interview did not last for 5mins

I used Dr Funsho's email and attached the budget sheet in front, that was the only document I showed her. She did not even ask for any in the first place.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by zeezahbee(f): 4:25pm On Feb 24, 2015
angel55:

Yes I read Tvegas post, but I want a specific answer. For example in El paso we purchase money order of @walmart then proceed to the passport agency. But Tvegas didn't specifically state purchase money order. So I was wondering if one can take the 165usd to the agency in houston.
Pls am trying to help a friend. Thanks they want to go downtown
YES, they can go with money order or cash
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by angel55: 4:30pm On Feb 24, 2015
zeezahbee:
YES, they can go with money order or cash
Thanks madam
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by HotChoco2(f): 4:44pm On Feb 24, 2015
Hello People,

I am an August Mum and plan to travel 1st or 2nd week in July. I am in a dilemma!

I don't know if to buy my ticket and change money before or after election due to the rising price of the dollar and uncertainties about the outcome of the elections.

What do you guys think?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sayoberry(f): 4:56pm On Feb 24, 2015
For those of you coming in by summer... Buy your tickets o... Tickets price will rise o.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Newmum0615: 5:40pm On Feb 24, 2015
See grooving!!! I tap into this kind of sharp sharp interview bikoooo. She no even ask for bank statements. Congrats jare
iphiechuks:
Greetings everyone,

I have been following this trend and it has help me alot so i feel that i should share my visa experience with the house.

I applied first on 2nd Dec and I was denied cos I told the VO that I was pregnant and she asked if I intend to have my baby in the US, I told her that I don't know yet. she then advice me to go and think about it, if I decide I should return with maternity travel plan eg, Doc correspondences, proof of where to stay and statement and she also gave me one medical sheet like dat.

Today at 7:30am I was booked for an interview in Abuja and it goes like this:

VO: Good morning
We: Good morning
VO: Where in the US are you both going to?
We: Houston, Texas
VO: Purpose?
Husband: for Vacationing and for my wife to have our baby
VO: How long do you both intend to stay:
Husband: Wife will stay for 7 weeks while I will take her there, make sure she settles and return when she is due to have our baby. I intend staying for 2wks for each visit.
VO: What is the cost of delivery?
Husband: A little over 9,000 Dollar (I quickly gave her our budget sheet and Doc correspondence and added that, "This is our budget sheet and Doc correspondence" she said Okay, that's good.
VO: (Smiled and now facing me) So Ma'am, where will you be staying?
Me: Intown suite Katty extended stay, 3000 highway 6 south Houston, Texas (and smiled back)
VO: Where do you work?
Husband: We are both Bankers at bla bla bla
VO: (with a smile) Okay then, return on Thursday for your passport and have a safe delivery.
We: Thanks and have a nice day.
Our interview did not last for 5mins

I used Dr Funsho's email and attached the budget sheet in front, that was the only document I showed her. She did not even ask for any in the first place.

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