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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 3:37pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Lol!That was our spot while in Houston last year... makes sense!! TWoods: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by goobyparks(f): 5:03pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Babatwi: Pls Is fit to fly from my doctor acceptable? Or must it be from port health? 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 8:49pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
goobyparks: Most airlines still insist you get the one from port health in addition to the one from your Dr,while some other airlines just request for the one from port health straight. I would advice you to go to your airline website and check their policy for flying pregnant women 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ogonnan: 9:39pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Oh ok, thought i had to have one from my doctor. I don't mind doing that at all. planned to go early anyway to avoid their matter...... So i assume they will just direct me there or i should go by myself? Emirates says okay to fly till 36, so shouldnt have issues from them. it is over zealous airport officials that worry me thanks a lot Babatwi: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by customised87: 11:38pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
Babaelliott: Check Boluwagin posts,she posted the cost breakdown earlier |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ashedzi: 11:42pm On Aug 03, 2017 |
If u are yet to get a response for questions u musta directed to me, kindly drop it here so others can help out just incase so u don't keep waiting. I need to tidy up few things so u may not get the feedback imdtly, Tnx |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 12:08am On Aug 04, 2017 |
ogonnan:From 28 weeks, Emirates requires fit to fly from your doctor, with the hospital letterhead. Must not be dated more than 48 hours before your flight. All of this information is on the Emirates website. They do not require port health letter. Airport officials have no business with if you are pregnant or not. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by absural: 3:03am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Please which hospital can one use in new york? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ogemele(m): 7:44am On Aug 04, 2017 |
ashedzi: Pls how can one go about the hosp and Dr's correspondence. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ogonnan: 8:38am On Aug 04, 2017 |
anonymousmum: Yekpa! 48 hours ke... e don be for me na! i checked their site and did see the need for the FTF but not the 48hours bit, hence the question on if it was 7 days or whatever. Hmm... what to do now? my hospital wont give me one after 34 weeks, which was this week and i am travelling next week |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by SuperDad: 9:37am On Aug 04, 2017 |
It's simply the trail of emails between you and your intending Doctor and intending hospital...so once you've decided on one/both of the above (which you can get via google or searching here on NL), you send them a mail, receive a response... You've got you correspondences ogemele: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by SuperDad: 9:39am On Aug 04, 2017 |
What I'm aware of is that it's most advisable the FTF is not more than 3 days before flight, but acceptable if issued within 7 days of flight... I stand corrected ogonnan: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Sundayschooltea: 10:49am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Sundayschooltea: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by kokorita: 10:55am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Hello all, please I want to find out if it's compulsory I send a mail to usa embassy informing them I plan to travel to give birth. AV been to usa once , also please want to ask. How much is ok to hold while travelling. Last question. Please how much is baby passport , visa to come back to Nigeria and birth certificate. Pls needs urgent. Thanks house. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Enishit: 11:43am On Aug 04, 2017 |
kokorita:Madam if you take you time to read this forum well all your question has been dealt with and you shouldn't have a problem at all. You can also make use of the search engine on the page. 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by olukemiyemi: 3:53pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Good day people. I wanted to share my experience has I have gained a lot reading from what other people share on here. This is the second baby I've had in the US. The first was in Virginia, while I stayed in with family in Maryland. Virginia is significantly cheaper depending on your choice but distance was a major challenge for me. This time we decided to do Houston because it was going to be more cost effectve. I traveled with Turkish airline on May 27th to JFK and spent time with my friends before heading out to Houston. Point of entry was surprisingly easy, I did self check in, printed out a receipt and only thing I was asked was the kind of food I had on me. No questions asked my purpose of visit or my big tummy (I was huge). I was really grateful for that. I had gone very far with planning for Houston before I noticed in the document one of the doctors sent me that they do not allow VBAC (virginal birth after CS). I found out later that this was a Texas thing, most hospitals will not allow a woman that has had a previous CS try to get birth vaginally. This is my 3rd, I had a VBAC with my second, so I didn't see any reason to have a planned C-Section. We searched for Drs would do VBAC and we found one who uses Ben Taub. The cost estimates was significantly higher than using Oak bend or any of the other cost effective hospitals/doctors. The Dr's fees alone was about $5400 for normal delivery, so I contacted a midwife/birthing center as back up. I visited both the midwife and the Drs at Ben Taub (they are 5 minutes apart in distance) but we eventually settled for the birthing center because my chances of having a natural delivery and staying within my budget was better. We had Ben Taub as backup in case going to the hospital became necessary. My baby came on the 12th of July at the birthing center, it was easy and the best birthing experience of my three births. Baby came 2 weeks late and was happy to not have been under any pressure to be induced. Antenatal visits was easy and schedules flexible, service was very personal, midwife came home to check on us after the birth, they had free group prenatal classes and breastfeeding support meetings. I know people on here have made a valid point of the risk of using birthing centers but for VBAC mums like me, who really want do things naturally and are low risk, its definitely an option. Also a cheaper option if you are low risk. I got the birth certificate in less than a week, I've got the passport and also got approval for the Nigerian visa on arrival in less than 24 hours. I sent an e-mail with all necessary documents to the immigrations email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) and was very impressed to hear back from them same day. 19 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ddoy2003: 4:25pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
olukemiyemi:Congratulations 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Enishit: 4:27pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
nefertitiram:I had to quote this birthing center its kind of dicey anyway wish you luck upon renewing your visa. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by justwise(m): 5:05pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
olukemiyemi: Still not a good idea because of the risks involved and you will struggle to get your visa renewed or even get a visa if the VO knew that you will be using birthing center. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sugah: 5:11pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
absural:New York state or New York City? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ruggedguru: 5:26pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
uzyfine: Thanks for your response. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Modele35: 6:22pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Dear people, Pls help. My son and i want to go bak to Naija on aug 13. Us passport is not here since july 20 even though i expedited. I am.not sure if d passport will come before the date to apply for voa. I have tracked and called. They said its being processed. Pls who has the contact of someone i DC for Emergency travel certificate as i dont want to change my date. Or does anyone have advice?? Pls help! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by olukemiyemi: 6:33pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
justwise: This is my second time using a birthing center and I renewed my visa without issues and I believe someone here also had same experience. In fact with my previous birth, I presented payment confirmation and signed contract at the point of entry when I was asked for hospital documents and the man raised no issues, he told me they just need to be convinced you will pay your bills. I haven't seen any document that rules out the use a licensed birthing center in the US if you take full financial responsibility, they are not government assisted. The difference in cost of a birthing center in Houston area and hospitals like Oakbend may not be more than a thousand or two. For me, it was cheaper because of my unique circumstance. What if one my main reasons for seeking to give birth abroad is because I want an out of hospital birth that I cannot get in Nigeria? VO based on personal convictions may refuse someone wants to use a birthing center but it also has to do with how you present your case. For me the biggest risk is the possibility that you may need to go to a hospital if issues come up during delivery. These are my personal thoughts and experience. 22 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by justwise(m): 8:08pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
olukemiyemi: During your first interview did you tell the VO that you will be using birthing centre? 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by kokorita: 10:12pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Evening house. Please it's urgent does any one know any hosiptal or doctor in Florida Miami. Will appreciate if I get the doctors number or email. Please help a friend thanks. I intend to go to Florida to have my LO. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by cfcchick: 10:27pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Hello house,please any one interested in shared accommodation in Atlanta from now till next month or knws any1 who has a room to rent out? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Dhollargurl(f): 1:15am On Aug 05, 2017 |
SuperDad:Hospital fees, paed fee is separate |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by pdfhairtrading: 7:33am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Are there mums to be travelling in October to Houston. We can hook up and travel together. Pls email me lindagirley@gmail.com Also any one with info for accommodation in Houston. (Affordable) |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by mamanjai: 9:06am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Mallam! Must she state that categorically It worked for her and didn't work for other pple.Why discourage it totally?? Why should where and how I birth be a major concern for VO officers? If its wrong to use a birthing center, am sure the VO officers would have empahised it the way they always emphasis paying your total Bill. If i gave birth at home or in the car nko? I just feel as long as you pay your bills and get ready for unexpected circumstances during the birth then you are fine. justwise: 5 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jordie: 10:32am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Some birth centers are even more expensive than hospital. 7yrs ago I paid 4k to deliver in a birth center. And my recent enquiry at another birth center I will be charged 7500. Some hospitals don't even charge that much The most important thing is you don't use the US government services for free. No amount is small if we consider the crazy exchange rate in naija today. I wish all of us well in this journey. mamanjai: 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jordie: 10:38am On Aug 05, 2017 |
Congratulations Ma. Am in a similar situation too. Most hospitals or birth center won't allow VBAC. Travelling next week by God's grace. olukemiyemi: |
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