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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Enyinne(f): 9:17am On Oct 13, 2016 |
hello my people, sure everyone is good and thank God for successful delivery of all our babies. Abeg oo.make una help a sista. I want to help someone that needs to inform the embassy of her intent to give birth as she was already pregnant 2months gone, when she got her visa. So she wants to give birth in usa but I told her to write the embassy of her intent and I also refer her to this forum to follow up and learn. Abeg ejoor I cldnt get d sample of the letter using the search button. Pls can someone help with d letter so I can show her. Abeg. Una well done 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by anonymousmum: 9:23am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Hello mamas and dadas, I have one new angle for us o, particularly for hospitals that don't have a clear maternity package So there is a concept called upcoding (you can Google it). The general principle is that hospitals want to charge as much as possible. Hence they ask the doctor to indicate a "diagnosis", so that they can bill the patient for that. For example preggie mama has a condition that requires some monitoring during / after labor. The hospitals then ask the doctor to basically make it seem as if the "diagnosis" was a big deal and they need to charge extra for it. I think they do that to get more money out of Americans who have insurance i.e. the insurance companies will pay more. I hear that the hospitals actually have seminars with the doctors showing them how to implement this upcoding thing. For example I think I was "upcoded" - my labor was induced, and when my extra bill of US$2k5 came, the account woman kept stressing, oh your diagnosis, your diagnosis, and I was wondering which diagnosis naa?? Appeared my doctor wrote on my case file that I was for induction + special monitoring or something like that hence the additional hefty bill. It was when I spoke to my US doctor friend that I understood what had happened Sooo, how to avoid this is to have a great rapport with your doctor so he can help you cut costs at the hospital. Also to see the breakdown for any additional bills so you can challenge them if required. Hope this helps someone... 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ozycy: 9:28am On Oct 13, 2016 |
happytbaby:Wanted to say same, even normal oyibo go food is still expensive with this dollar hike. $10 meal is like #4700 ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ozycy: 9:38am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Una never jam men that even after accepting your request/plan of American baby and so many other things, after marriage, story go change and OYO will be your case. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by njidekachi: 9:44am On Oct 13, 2016 |
check your email, has been sent 360degree: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Atdor: 10:25am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Hello house I want to appreciate all of u mum's and dads and singles on this forum. You all have been helpful. I can say am 80% Set for my journey tomorrow. God bless you all., pls pray along wit me . And I believe God will allow my testimony to be full. Pls are all this food stuffs allowed to be carried? Beans, Dried cat fish, (unshredded) Ewedo Scent leave Eru Elubo Garri As I don buy them all. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Dwebb55: 10:28am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Abeg my people, can someone please share the list of expected tests. Our hospital agreed to accept our tests and I've been using the search button but keep on going to other pages. Thanks in advance! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by thermolady: 10:30am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Akorkor: On the DS160, I used the space for reason for a previous visa denial years ago to also explain that I was applying for childbirth purposes this time around. However if one has never been denied before, don't really know where one can slot it in on the form. Others with suggestions can please step in. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Akorkor(f): 11:07am On Oct 13, 2016 |
thermolady: Okay. Thanks. Unfortunately i didnt put that in the new application i did despite the fact that i was denied before. But i pray the WILL of God be done. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TripleKMama: 11:19am On Oct 13, 2016 |
In d spiritz of giving back... ![]() Feels so good but so sleepy. Flew BA yday @32wks. Abuja to London Heathrow to Newark NJ. Wore a nice chiffon over sized blouse that hid 'it' very well & made Triplekmama (TKM) look smart, but was surprised my naija bros asked for fit-to-fly...that was nearly on my way out of checking in. I was impressed...I gave them d fotocopy ![]() At emigration, one guy wan form they're pregnant, Lady officer vex, tell am say pregnancy no be disease, dat he for just beg say dem need help. Buh she allowed dem, wife, hubby & son. Na so TKM voiced out "do I get d same treatment as well?" 'Twas funny how some men spoke loudly "exactly!" Na so TKM jump queue unto d next step. Flight was superb. BA no dey fall hand as usual. Food was good. Got 2 trays on request ![]() In flight entertainment: Superb. But after 1 movie, I truly ready liry needed to sleep! So I did. Security check at Heathrow: uneventful 30 seconds. Layover: about 2 hrs...connected to free airport wifi. Called home with Whatsapp call. Did som bank transactions. Checked my balance with their ATM. Regretted not trying Travelex for fear of rejecting naira. Pls try. No harm in trying. They can deduct from your card as they may not insist on cash. Paid for my salad & other grubs with my Access bank naija ATM. Dey deducted N4663 from me and I paid £8.75. Do d maths ![]() Flight to Newark was just there. 7hrs. Bum bum already hurt so I stretched occasionally...to d galley...for more juice and water ![]() Now to the main gbege...Newark port of entry. I didn't ask for wheelchair but dem plenty & no obvious advantage so no regrets. Just elderly pipo. Me: Good evening...submits my passport & custom card. CBPO: hello. What are u here for? Me: to have my baby. CBPO: what? Me: repeated myself. CBPO: I'm sorry ma'am, I can't seem to understand what you're saying. Me: (u dey craze, oyibo for London no stress me o, dem understand my naijaness well, na me write and pass my Masters degree thesis for UK so enuf already): I came to deliver my baby & im due in December! CBPO: oh I see! You're here for a baby? So why here, why not Nigeria? Me: (FYI. No matter how prepared u are, some tinz just get to you so stay calm & confident). Being a Dr myself, I see a lot of flaws in my country's healthcare system with lots of preventable deaths, so my husband and I thot it wise to have d baby in USA as I already had a visa. One over sabi CBPO neighbor: ugghh, never trust these Nigerians, they all sound nice n calm but will go and apply for Medicaid sooner than later! Me: Shuo. See dis chic wan add sand to my well garnished garri...and piss dey worry me. Na so my dear CBPO guy tell me say " pls ma'am, follow me". The almighty secondary inspection. I just weak. I wan ask if dem get toilet but changed my mind before dey think I'm nervous. I was called by a cute black guy that mis pronounced my name but forgave him for d sake of cuteness. Pls stay alert cos u may not recognize ur name when it's called. Cute Officer: so u here to have a baby? Me: yes. Cute Officer: where will u have ur baby? do u have a hospital yet? Me: yes, St Peters hospital NJ. Cute Officer: have u contacted them? Can I see a correspondence? Me: ...making sure they see my neatly arranged burden of proof, I gave him my envelop labeled Hospital Matters, contains all naija & NJ hospital related stuffs. Also submitted my account statement. Asked me to take my sit. 20mins later. Cute Officer: pls show me where in this account statement u have d money to cover the $17,000 bills I see here. I explained the sheets to him, plus the fixed deposit. Asked if its same account and I said yes. Me: person dey prepare dis thing before conception...no, before wedding sef ![]() I also added I had $4,100 cash & his face brightened. I always like to give added info to whatever I'm asked but dis their straight faces they confuse person so pls follow your guts. I'm glad it worked for me cos he said "I see". Cute Officer: after abt 10 mins, hands me my stuffs and says "Have a safe delivery". Me: (forming not interested but jumping in thanksgiving in my mind): thank u very much, goodnight. I was not checked in Agric cos I didn't declare anything. I was stamped till April 2017. Conclusion. Be prayerful & stay calm. I never panicked, I knew God was on my side and I was genuine & well prepared. God showed Himself true, even without carrying food, I was delayed by 45mins. Lesson: it's not by power or by might...its God who shows mercy. Tried using airport Travelex but they fall hand. Couldn't even check account balance like in Heathrow. The hustle continues. Sorry for the long post but I thought to share everything cos it's d tiny details that make d difference. Thanks to all on this forum esp d poster that talked of Abuja Area 11 Travelex. I'm still referring people there & it's working out. God bless you all. 42 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by gurlnext2u: 11:51am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Goodmorning house! Please has anyone applied for a Nigerian visa in ATL recently? I have been calling Tanko since last week but no response. Please help a sister. Thank you. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 11:57am On Oct 13, 2016 |
ozycy:she don land obodo Oyinbo... Kikikikikikikikiki 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by gurlnext2u: 11:57am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Asin, the thing just tire me. This new bank policies are frustrating. I won't be surprised if there'll be no more international spending on naira denominated cards from November. It is well. LadyOk: 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 11:57am On Oct 13, 2016 |
gurlnext2u:send a text. Or just mail him d parcel |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by gurlnext2u: 11:58am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Congrats Triplekmama. Your preparedness paid off and God saw you through ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by gurlnext2u: 12:00pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Thank you firsttymum. firsttymum: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dere5: 12:07pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
TripleKMama: @TripleKmama, congrats on your POE exploits.I trust you,you can never fall my hand lai lai. Wishing you all the best. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nobody: 12:08pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
justwise:If you no get money ![]() |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:13pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Dwebb55:someone posted it recently o... Not long ago at all... But HIV Hep Syphilis Blood group Genotype Ogtt ( some mamas said they did) PCV 1st scan I didn't bother with Ogtt.. These are d once I went along with and was accepted and I don't bother with any other test. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:15pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Atdor:Anything that can be planted or germinate or a seed is not allowed. Chicken anything isn't allow. So for beans nope Vegetables dried I don't know d meaning of most of what u posted.. No vex 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dere5: 12:16pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Atdor: I stand to be corrected,but i don't think you are allowed unshredded fish and beans o.Just be calm,confident and prayerful,we are waiting to hear your POE victory. All the best 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:17pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Anonymousmum thanks for the info Our ever ready triplekmama congratulations |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:18pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
gurlnext2u:Uw darling |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by justwise(m): 12:20pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dere5: 12:22pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
gurlnext2u: Some banks like diamond bank has already stopped the use of their visa debit card for online purchases. I tried it some days back and couldn't,so i decided to chat then up,only to be told that it's use has been suspended for now |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nobody: 12:33pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Congratulations TripleKMama wishing you a safe delivery ahead, I thought you got the travelex pta o initially 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by adukemoi: 12:47pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Itissettled3: Hello Abiolly, Trust you are doing well and the LO too. Please share cost details at Lincoln and how you went about it biko. NY hospital prices ain't smiling at all. Help a sister pls. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nobody: 12:59pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
chloe7:Hahahaha..weak mindset. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by adukemoi: 1:02pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
simababe: Congrats Simababe! Trust LO is keeping you busy, bless him!! Please I am in NY at the moment but prices ain't funny at all!!! Please share information on the Hospital and Obgyn you finally used and how much everything cost you abeg. Thanks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mumdearest: 1:17pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
firsttymum: Beans is allowed but you have to pick it span and clean to ensure that there are no weevil in it. i suggest she buys oloyin beans. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TripleKMama: 1:32pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Lol No be food I com here to eat o. Na to born pikin cut out. My host dem are in charge. I already did a yummy naija jollof rice wit all d added orishirishi to go. It is well. firsttymum: 1 Like 1 Share |
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