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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by papi7: 8:43pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
Wow i was having a bad day until i read your story, How wonderful. Thank you for sharing, Wish you, myself and everyone the best. Cheers. x shakidude: 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Greatguy139: 9:01pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Mandex11: 10:00pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
thank you ODBae: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MrsSugar: 10:07pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
yes o thanks so much Janet101: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chinwe11: 10:35pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
POE expereince arrived at raleigh asked what i came for said delivery. said he didnt know i was pregnant asked how i paid for my first delivery i said cash asked how much i had and i told him said since its more than 10k i need to go somewhere to fill a form which i did asked if my husband was coming to join me i said yes. he asked what date i told him and he wrote it down. finish, said i can go 7 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chinwe11: 10:39pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
one question though, has anyone recently applied for passport here without ssn? with my daughter the ssn took almost 4 weeks and delayed me. tried again to book appointment ahead of time but they kept telling me that i cant apply without SSN that its not accepted anymore, and that i cant even use the declaration.according to them it was stopped last month. i am in raleigh. i have to leave the country 2 weeks after m baby anyway and wont mind driving to which ever city allows passport without ssn |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 11:24pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
chinwe11: Pls can you share your experience in North Carolina,people here have not had pleasant experiences with billing there,so it will be nice if you can share your experience |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chinwe11: 11:49pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
Babatwi: I had my first baby here. Second is yet to come. Billing is funny here. There r 2 main hospitals in Raleigh...wakemed and rex. Wakemed gave estimate of 14k for vaginal delivery so I didn't bother. Rex gives an estimate of 4 to 12k for vaginal. And about 8 to 26k for ceasarian. They will never agree to a package or particular price. Doctors fee here is 3k if you are paying upfront. Previously was 2200. With my first delivery I ended up paying about 4800 for the vaginal delivery alone after self pay discount ......I thought I was done. Then I received bill.for epidural of 5k. Eventually they said since I was paying upfront I could pay about 3k or so can't remeber full details now. Then they sent some small small bills for some so called tests they had done in delivery. I would say if u want to come here then budget about 11 to 14k for the delivery and then pray that it's vaginal. In my detailed bill i saw i was charged for induction, misoprostol etc so i guess if your labor is straight forward then you might get a lower bill. If u have other options I would say go elsewhere. I really didn't have a choice as per family levels hence I am here. this is the quote i was given: CESAREAN SECTION with possible complications $12,493 to 26,941 CESAREAN SECTION without complications $12,247 to 20,361 VAGINAL DELIVERY with possible complications $5,653-$14,967 VAGINAL DELIVERY without possible complications $5,185-$11,085 In regards to your questions about prenatal care, it is extremely important that you begin prenatal care as soon as possible after you find out you are pregnant. The physicians who deliver at Rex are not part of the hospital but do deliver here. They all have their own private practices and their charges are not billed by the hospital. Their cost runs between $4500-$6000 to provide prenatal care, delivery and the 6-week post-partum visit. My understanding is the fee is the same regardless of when you begin your prenatal care with them. You would need to contact them directly to get a better understanding of their costs. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babyface6: 11:49pm On Mar 22, 2017 |
Hello, I have been following this trend for a long time and I learnt a lot. I just got into the US yesterday through Atlanta. This was my experience: I was wheeled to the Custom officer (after I had filled in the form, scanned my passport and my sons and captured on the self service machine). Officer asked where I was coming from, I said UK. He asked the following: Where do you live -Nigeria What did u go to do in the UK- vacation How long are you in the US for-3 months Why that long?-Because I'm here for vacation and child birth Is that your son?-Yes Was he born here?-Yes Did you pay his bills-Yes And you have proof of that?-Yes, here with me in my bag. He didn't ask to see it. Are you married?- Yes Where is your hubby_Nig Is he coming later-Yes he will Are there no good doctors in Nigeria?- Yes their are but I have had bad experiences in the past and...before I could finish , he said so long as you can pay your bills we don't have any problem with anyone having their baby here. How far gone are you? 30weeks How many months is that?-7months How much do you have on you-$**** (less than $10,000) Ok and stamped me in for 6months. It didn't take up to 5min. Due to the ongoing situation as per new administration, a lot of people have reported negative stories. It scared me but I would like to advise that you get well prepared. The info on this trend helps a lot. I had my visa in 2015 and I just sent a mail to the embassy informing them that I was traveling to give birth, I received an automated response which I printed out, just incase. Keep your phones out of reach, to avoid any drama. 11 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fatima04: 2:31am On Mar 23, 2017 |
chinwe11: I will advise you stay up on documentation as soon as you give birth because there are some changes to passport application. Most especially with the US passport because states that only has accepting facilities take longer. So either drive to a passport agency close by or make sure you sign a statement declaration to accompany your application in the absence of SSN. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 7:18am On Mar 23, 2017 |
What about a situation where the airline of choice doesn't go to the city you mentioned you're going to at visa interview. Oloye12345: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Dafa(m): 8:28am On Mar 23, 2017 |
ladylco: Hi ladylco, I'd love to have a chat with you. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 8:44am On Mar 23, 2017 |
chinwe11:Thanks for your prompt response and for throwing more light on birthing in North Carolina.I had always known that North Carolina wake get K leg as per billing. Wishing you all the best. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by cutieb(f): 9:59am On Mar 23, 2017 |
Hello, I have been a silent follower and also a newbie here..pls my quetion is this..those that are usually turned back at POE who pays for the flight back to Nigeriajust curious to know...will share my own experience when i cross the first bridge(visa interview)I am hoping and praying it goes well for me and hubby...I didn't apply for my 2 kids...will apply later.. another question is can one use B2 visa to travel for vacation afterwards (i.e after successful delivery in US)? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by tribeD: 11:07am On Mar 23, 2017 |
I have been an ardent reader of this thread and must say it has been very very useful, Am not a registered member so using a friend's sign on. In the spirit of giving back, I flew with Emirate to Houston this week at 34 plus. I was confused on the new policy of 32 weeks before my travel date, so I went to thier office for clarification. There I was advised to fill the MEDIF form on thier site and send it to medalos@emirates.com. I also attached the one page fit to fly "who it may concern" form from thier site. The two documents must be signed and stamped by your doctor/ hospital. This should be done about a week before your travel date. Called them later when i did not get a feedback and was told it's been included in my booking that I am pregnant and fit to fly. On the day of travel, was asked for my fit to fly both in Lagos and Dubai. They also asked if I needed any help (wheelchair or attention) cause my profile says I do. Though in the form I submitted, I had said no. I was also given preferential treatment. I hope this helps to clear the air on the new Emirate policy. POE Experience CBP: Why are you here? Me: Childbirth and Vacation CBP: What do you do? Me: Told him my job and role? CBP: How do you intend to pay? Me: I have paid in advance and brought out my bill and receipts CBP: I have never experienced that before and seemed very surprised. CBP: Looked through and calculated the total amount, was comfortable and said this is assuming it's normal Delivery Me: yes. CBP: Is this your first time in US? Me: No, was here last year CBP: How long did you stay? CBP: 8 days for family vacation Goes through my passport to confirm. CBP: How long do you plan to stay now? Me: 8 weeks CBP: Reads through my application on the system CBP: You will stay in an hotel? Me: Yes, I don't have any family there. CBP: Is there no health care in Nigeria? Me: There is but US has better health care. Stamps me in. Collected my bags, no inspection and went straight to my connecting flight terminal location using the free tram service at the airport. 9 Likes
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Oloye12345: 11:19am On Mar 23, 2017 |
US Embassy Nigeria live Facebook Q&A session going on at the moment.. https://www.facebook.com/usembassynigeria/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fatima04: 11:39am On Mar 23, 2017 |
Good morning fellow NL. Please has anyone used d ETC in the recent times cos its been a while i heard pple use it on the thread. Hope i wont be delayed unnecessarily with the certificate. Thank you |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by debby516(f): 12:03pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
Oloye12345:Thanks for this info. I just tuned in, quite informative. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sucre26: 12:31pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by PrinceAdeAde: 2:24pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
tribeD: Thanks so much for sharing your experiences especially the emirate part 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fatima04: 3:20pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
Hello house , please i need urgent answer oo. Can a baby use ETC because the nigeria embassy just told me its not for infant. Abeg oo. I need the info to know my level asap. Thank you. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by boldinc(m): 3:30pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
FYI Dollar has crashed to N380... 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babyface6: 3:49pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
fatima04: My son used ETC in 2014 because I was running out of time. The embassy issued it to me. They don't encourage it though. But I see no reason why they shouldn't give you. You use it once and the cost is same as getting a 2years visa. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ddoy2003: 3:57pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
congratulations to mom and dad on the stable crash of dollars ooo as at this afternoon it has gone low as 380.May this continue to happen ooo. our journey will be smooth ooooo God bless husband and we the mom 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jesufifunmi: 4:07pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
Bankers in the house, now that a dollar in the black market is 380, when will banks start selling at something lower than 375? Cos it doesn't make sense to get pta when the price is almost equal to black market rate after adding their charges and VAT. 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by PrinceAdeAde: 4:09pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
Ddoy2003: Abegi, where una dey see dollar for N380. I just checked abokifx and Buy is N380 and Sell is N400 and this is from the perspective of the trader so we wey wan buy would buy from them at N400. Just putting context |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fatima04: 5:52pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
Babyface6: Thank you for the response |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ddoy2003: 11:19pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
pls how long those it take to get SSN IN CHICAGO and pls how long will it take to have all the documentation done.pls moms I need this so as to be able to get my return date accurate. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by debbyomi(f): 11:52pm On Mar 23, 2017 |
baeboss: When are you coming into town or have you ported to Oakbend? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 2:02am On Mar 24, 2017 |
Hello House, My wife is due in June and we are planning to travel in April for childbirth. I'd really appreciate if someone (with experience) can give me an obstetrician's contact/ Hospital contact in Texas with a reasonable fee. I need this urgently as our trip is fast approaching and I'd like to make necessary payment ASAP. Thank you. |
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