Teefinix3:
Not yet sis....will be leaving on Sunday....I actually wanted to ask the house.....pls ao do we address the fit to fly.....is it to whom it may concern of to the airline?....

Teefinix3:
Not yet sis....will be leaving on Sunday....I actually wanted to ask the house.....pls ao do we address the fit to fly.....is it to whom it may concern of to the airline?....

Teefinix3:
Not yet sis....will be leaving on Sunday....I actually wanted to ask the house.....pls ao do we address the fit to fly.....is it to whom it may concern of to the airline?....

Virt:
Hello everyone!

This is a follow up of my post, the earlier was on visa application.

I arrived Canada in Feb, 2017 though Toronto Pearson International Airport. On arrival, the immigration officer asked why I was in Canada, I told him that I was on vacation and that I would also be having my baby there, he was taken aback when he heard I was planning to have my baby there, that he asked “you came here to have your baby?”, I repeated my earlier response. He stamped my passport and let me in. However, on going to claim my baggage, I was stopped by the border patrol officer when she saw my BIG BUMP and re-directed me to another room for further checks, I joined a line of other such people they re-directed to further interrogate their purpose of visit to Canada.

I have never been interrogated like that in my life. I really don’t know where to start in the questions I was asked cos it will take a whole page, however, I responded honestly especially since I had indicated in my visa application that I intend to have my baby there. I told the officer who questioned me so.

The following are some of the questions I was asked as I can recall.

Why are you here in Canada?
To have your baby? Why Canada?
Who would you be staying with? What does the person do? Was she the one that arranged these whole stuff for you? Where does she live?
Have you made any arrangement with a doctor here? Any medical report? Let me see. When is your appointment?
Do you have travel insurance? Do you have a return ticket? Let me see it.
How much do you have with you? Let me see it?
Is your husband joining you? No.
What do you do (work)? What position?
You have an approved leave from your employer? Etc. can’t recall others cos they were leading questions, and your responses determines what next he would ask (Sorry including my responses above will make the post lengthy).

After about 10mins or so, he approved for me to go. That room is where they return people if your purpose of visit is not satisfactory. He requested for documents from the Dr. in Canada, I told him that I don’t have but that I have that from my Dr. in Nigeria and he asked to see it and I gave him and he read through it same with other documents he requested for. He asked to see the cash after asking how much I was with, when I brought the envelope with the cash from my bag and was about bringing it out, he asked if the money was in the envelope, I told him yes, he said I could put it back (so he did not see the money) but it proved I had enough money to cover my medical bills and period of stay in Canada.

Sourcing for Doctor
I had read through the thread here and got the number of Dr Abou Seido of Brampton Civic hospital, I called his office while in Nigeria but they refused to book an appointment with me telling me they can’t give me an appointment until I arrived Canada, however, she told me the test results to come with including ultra sound scans. My friend in Canada helped me book the appointment cos I did not want delay in seeing the Dr. as I would be 34weeks when I arrive.

On meeting Dr. Abou-seido, he said that for his patients from the 3rd world countries, he usually try to make sure they stay for just one night in the hospital since they would be paying out of pocket, if there are no complications during birth. I was so glad because that was why I chose to use him in the first place. Somebody had earlier posted how the Dr. helped her stay one night even with CS deliver and I decided to go for him. He actually helped me stay just for one night and It was my third CS. On the day of surgery he asked if I wanted to tie my tubes, I told him no (I’ve read about its side effects, so I wasn’t ready for such family planning. Lols)

The following are the breakdown of my costs

Doctor fees including epidural - $3,500 (His epidural Dr. is the best I have seen, I didn’t feel the process at all and it was done in less than 1 min.
Hospital fees - $2000 for me, $600 for the baby per night
Pre-op fees - $200
Circumcision fees (not in the hospital) - $250
Family Dr visit for baby checkup - $50
Birth Certificate (long and short) - $60 (got it in 1 week)
Passport (expedited) - $107 (got it in 2 days)
Nigerian Emergency travel document - $150 (got in 1 day) Hotstepper’s contact was amazing, he processed and posted the document to me same day, and I received it the following day!!!
Total - $7,000 (including other small fees not mentioned above).

I stayed with my friend so no transportation and feeding costs.

I travelled alone, so my husband had to go to the Canadian high commission in Lagos to sign before the baby’s passport could be processed.
Delivery at Brampton Civic hospital was very okay, no issues whatsoever, except that I had to pay 2 nights upfront after which they say they will refund the unutilized one night fee ($2,000). My friend used a her debit card to pay, so they said refund will be through cheque issuance but that if it was credit card, it would have been done immediately. We are expecting to get that back soon.

I arrived Nigeria 2 weeks ago hassle free.

I hope my experience will help somebody cos this thread helped me a lot from visa application to delivery to paper work etc.

God bless you all - (By the way, I had the whole process committed to God in prayer, so don’t overlook this aspect at all, because it has been God’s doing not man).

Hotstepper:


within 7 working days u will get the birth certificate

JESUnifemi4eva:
Hi EmaShah2017.

I wish you a safe delivery.

Whilst using the 4-in-1 option....remember that you are a temporary resident and your child is not entitled to privileges such as child care benefits; thus pick just the birth registration and leave other options for later when the child is ready to live in Canada.

Make sure you pay for both long and short certificate.

Also make sure you tick Doctor as the presiding birth attendant; I clicked on 'other' and it gave me a lot of stress.

Best of luck and GOD's favour in the delivery room.

Blaw70:
Hello, thanks to everyone who keeps this thread alive,
My birthing experience in Canada. I got in canada through Toronto Pearson airport didn't spend much time at the point of entry because I entered at 28 weeks and I wasn't showing much.
I used dr nicollete caccia @$1500 at 30$ at each visit
She made me more tests at 120$
I used Humber river hospital at 2500$ and baby was 845$ I also took epidural which was 200$(was lucky with d doctor) I'm back in Nigeria by Gods grace collected my baby's passport and all
If u need any help I would be happy to help.

nesha2dafree:


Hi Blaw70,
Thanks for sharing. I'm happy you had a safe delivery.

can you tell me the list of test you had to take since you went at 28 week and the cost? Thank you.

nesha2dafree:


Hi Blaw70,
Thanks for sharing. I'm happy you had a safedelivery
can you tell me the list of test you had to take since you went at 28 week and the cost? Thank you.

Blaw70:
Hello, thanks to everyone who keeps this thread alive,
My birthing experience in Canada. I got in canada through Toronto Pearson airport didn't spend much time at the point of entry because I entered at 28 weeks and I wasn't showing much.
I used dr nicollete caccia @$1500 at 30$ at each visit
She made me more tests at 120$
I used Humber river hospital at 2500$ and baby was 845$ I also took epidural which was 200$(was lucky with d doctor) I'm back in Nigeria by Gods grace collected my baby's passport and all
If u need any help I would be happy to help.

Blaw70:

Hi I remember I did glucose test, hiv, hepB and some other ones.the cost was 120$ because it was much. Although she made me re-do most tests reasons best known to her.

Teefinix3:
Congratulations virts...

Pls can u list the type of tests u did in Nigeria b4 travelling...my host insisted I get there b4 sourcing for doc ...but admitted I should come along with my anti-natal records and ultra-scan.
I will be going in June to BC...
Also...can 2 wks be enof to process d child papers...birth certicate/passport and ETC..
I will appreciate ur response...
God bless u..

Teefinix3:
OK....but I guess the fee is for virginal delivery?... Will contact her and find out if I can still book an appointment

Thnk u.



Hello, it's for either virginal or cs all u need to do is to pay for ur anaesthesia which is 1000$ depending on d d doctor on call which may be cheaper than that. I can give u a family doctor who help with my referral to her place he's a Nigerian doctor he charges 100$ also.

Teefinix3:
@ blow 70....
Congrats on d safe delivery of ur baby....pls ao did u contact the doctor..am presently at Brampton and seriously searching for a cheaper doctor...
Can u give me the contact pls.....and other cost breakdown.
Thanks a lot.

urblackpearl:
Hello Sis @teefinix3. Thank God for journey mercies. Hope your POE experience was not stressful. Didnt you go to BC again?

Teefinix3:
OK....but I guess the fee is for virginal delivery?... Will contact her and find out if I can still book an appointment

Thnk u.

Teefinix3:
Yea sis....
I later changed my mind to coming to Brampton...my friend husb actually has a house there rather than where she stays in BC.....and I was made to realise that i will get things done
Faster and cheaper in Brampton.
Poe was a seemless process....no funny question asked except ao many days I want to use.
No agric....nothing asked abt my bump. Although my bump is not usually big...so maybe the guy didn't noticed and my husb also was with me...we both answering questions...focus was not only on me.

I wish u a safe trip and smooth entry as well.

Teefinix3:
Yea sis....
I later changed my mind to coming to Brampton...my friend husb actually has a house there rather than where she stays in BC.....and I was made to realise that i will get things done
Faster and cheaper in Brampton.
Poe was a seemless process....no funny question asked except ao many days I want to use.
No agric....nothing asked abt my bump. Although my bump is not usually big...so maybe the guy didn't noticed and my husb also was with me...we both answering questions...focus was not only on me.

I wish u a safe trip and smooth entry as well.

Teefinix3:

Hi virt..
Am already in Brampton and started getting in touch with some docs....but at my call to Dr seido's, I was told to go thru a family doc first...

Is there a way u can help?.. Prob if I walked in directly or visit the family doc that referee u to him....I am billed for elective CS...
Urgently need ur assistance.
Thank u.

bestbuyer:
Hello Virt,
You are such an encouragement to many and you take time to respond to quotes. God bless your family.
Please i requested to send you a PM but guess i can just ask you here and now.

I am planning to go with Wiffy and children to Canada for our 3rd born (2nd was an Aamrikan--- LOL), This is on a second thought otherwise we have all set for 'Aamrika' just ticket purchase end of this week...

1. I am been persuaded it's better or saner to have your baby in Canada.

2. It is cheaper as per exchange rate to have baby in Cad. Is it really cheaper?

3. Can i call Dr. Abou-seudu that you used and mention you... (if yes, then pls PM your name for reference only)

4. From the posts seen so far, Brampton Civic Hospital seems very good and big but also cheaper, would you have prefer some other place?

5. Wiffy will be due in Sept. so just want to apply now expecting it within 30 days which means we will go via 'Aamrika'. I was told we will need about 6m minimum in our account to apply and obtain Cad visa.

6. Which airline was your choice and no hassle about 36 weeks flight issue.

7. Generally, how cool is Cad to have your baby, as per benefits compared to 'Aamrika'.

8. We have travel history of UK, Europe, SA and USA.

9. How did you arrange emergency travel doc for baby to come back.

10. Do you have any idea apartment or self-service homes/rates at Brampton or the environs for lodging.

Thank you for your usual selfless assistance and PSR (Personal Social Responsibility).

God bless all other contributors including the FAMOUS HOTSTEPPER.

In case you PM and see no response, pls leave a line for me here--- ibiyeabaku1@yahoo.com


Hello dear,

I stated that I was going to have my baby there and stated reasons. Please search for my earlier posts I did a lengthy post on that.

I cannot advise that stating that you want to have your baby there will always grant you the visa, I had a couple of things that might have worked for me which i'm not sure what exactly cos I had a lot of personal reasons on my purpose of travel letter which may not apply to you, like my medical history, where I work and the fact that my hubby and older kids were not travelling with me, plus I had a host in Canada etc.

I don't know the cost of Vaginal birth, but it shouldn't be very much different from a C-section delivery. You can read through earlier posts, some people had their babies vaginally and state their costs here as well.

Virt:

Hi Bestbuyer,

this nah jamb questions o. lols

1) I haven't had any of my babies in US so I cant say if its saner, but I think Canada as a country is much saner if you consider the happenings in US compared to those reported in Canada.

2) Yes, its cheaper. I compared the cost I received from a US gynae and that of Canada before I chose to go to Canada. Also, cad exchange rate is lower than USD. Currently @240 to a Naira as against N365/USD, parallel market rate of course.

3) You don't need to mention me, I did not mention anybody when I called his office, but it appears he has delivered a lot pple from this part of the world based on my discussions with him. He is a VERY NICE DR, I must say. I loved every appointment I had with him.

4) I did not consider any other place since I was already booked with Dr Abou who works in Brampton Civic Hospital. Yes, it is a very big Hospital and the nurses are nice.

5) Well I don't know how much you would need to apply for the visa, I did mine last year sept. and a lot has changed since then including exchange rates, and besides I applied alone not with hubby and kids.

6) I used Airfrance and there was no hassle or anything, nobody even asked how far gone I was though I was 36weeks with huge baby bump. It was a smooth flight but I think it was a little bit expensive, I paid about 800k just for myself, but check other airlines and their pregnancy policies before making your choice.

7) Again I don't know the difference. But I think my stay in US and Canada is about the same for me, except the extreme winter I experienced in Canada, It was crazy. Our country has best weather, I couldn't wait to come back. lols.

Your travel history looks fine, but again, it's the immigration officer's call for this matter.

9) please check my earlier post for details - I used Hotstepper's contact.

10) No, I stayed with a family. But Hostepper may be able to help, you can contact her on this.

I hope I passed the jamb questions. lols. I wish you well in the process, but please don't forget to pray, that was my key factor in my entire success story.

Enjoy your day.

bestbuyer:
Wow Virt!!!
Like i said before, you are such a wonderful e-friend.... You did pass the JAMB CBT ###LOL!

Thanks so much and God bless you and your family real good.

We will check all options carefully, either way, we will be at North America horizon.

@HOTSTEPPER: Pls can you help with apartment rates or other self service accommodation within BRAMPTON CIVIC HOSPITAL for MID AUGUST TO EARLY NOVEMBER (3 MONTHS).

God bless all contributors and watchers......

Hotstepper:

for accommodation you can check out air bnb canada ; one can also search kijiji.ca and search under vacation rentals..This will give u an idea of how much rent is....possibly 800 to 1k dollars a month

Virt:

hi Teefinix,

Sorry I did not go through a family doctor, but you can use any walk in Clinic, there are loads of them in Brampton and they will refer you to the Dr. of your choice. There is even one in the same premises where Dr. Abou Seido's office is, just near the Brampton Civic Hospital.

Its quite surprising because they not ask me to go through any family Dr. but that shouldn't be a problem. Check Dr Abou's address online, I am not with one of their appointment cards at the moment to confirm the address to you.