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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by egariyi(f): 2:34pm On Jan 13, 2015
Proudly border Mama grin grin shocked shocked

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by weaseloo: 2:47pm On Jan 13, 2015
Arriving Houston, I was wheeled past the long scary queue of people to the "disabled" queue. I asked the guy that wheeled me to go. I was concerned about giving a bad impression about my state of health. It took roughly 20 minutes of standing. Got to my turn.

CBP 1: What I came to do:
Me: Medical care, child birth
CBP 1: Where I live and where my husband was:
Me: Lagos
CBP 1: How much do I have:
Me: $7k plus I have more in my bank account here (I had to do some more exchange to increase the $4k I had)
CBP 1: Why I have a bank account here:
Me: Used to live in Houston
CBP 1: Why I want to deliver in the USA:
Me: Had a good expereince with my first child
CBP 1: How far gone I was:
Me: 34 weeks
CBP 1: They allowed you to fly at 34 weeks?:
Me: Yes. The limit is 36 weeks
CBP 1: You know the drill, we do not want you to be a burden to us. We want to make sure you can pay your medical bills. We want to see how much you have.
Me: Ok. I intend to pay all my bills. So you would want to check my bank accounts?
CBP 1: Yes.

Off we went to secondary inspection. Was really tired but I was calm, drinking my water and of course praying because with these people, you can never tell. I was eventually called up.
CBP2: Why are you here:
Me: Medical care, child birth
CBP2: How far gone are you?
Me: 34 weeks (He gave my tummy a good stare)
CBP2: When was the last time you saw your doctor?
Me: Have not seen him yet. But was communicating by email
CBP2: Have you made any payments to the doctor?
Me: Yes, $150.
CBP2: Only?
Me: Yes. I intend to pay fully at my first appointment.
CBP2: Which hospital do you intend to give birth
Me: WHMC
CBP2: How much is your Hospital bill?
Me: Told him ($10k +)
CBP2: How much do you have?
Me: 7k plus some savings in my Capital One account
CBP2: Where do you work?
Me: Bla bla bla

Then he give me the lecture about not recieving any medical aid and to make sure I pay all my bills and have all my recipts the next time I am entering the USA.
And that was it. They did not ask to see the money or any documents. It was a breeze and I thank God!

Wishing you mummys the best o. Just be honest and straight with your stories/answers without lying. They usually have your history.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 2:55pm On Jan 13, 2015
egariyi:


That you didnt use El Paso and Arizona does not warrant your statement. All US hospitals have certain minimum and maximum requirements before you can operate. So for those hospitals to be given license, they met those criteria s. Besides, its the blue pali thats the concern of most of us weather you delivered in George Bush personal hospital, El Paso or Arizona. I delivered my baby in El Paso last Sept and got excellent service from both Hospital and Doctors that I wouldn't even get in those over hyped hospitals in Lagos and Abuja. With epidural and no hidden charges.
lol take it easy ma'am I really don't think Shawbabe meant it the way you are putting it now,she'll definitely have her reasons for saying whatever she said, let's not be in a hurry to misquote and i'm not taking sides please note.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Fruitilicious: 3:25pm On Jan 13, 2015
Congrats T vegas,we bless God for mother and child.

Tvegas:

Lol,you people copied the whole story just to say congrats.Dia Ris God ooooooo. Make una dey edit/reduce long stories like mine,so the thread wont be too long.
@Bsharon....i suspect you are the lady i met when i visited margaret restaurant and accomodation? Nice to have you on NL. I thought you were using Dr amajoh.
@larondoo will expect your call. @nomanicole,prince and ritdan thanks. I have replied the PMs.
Thanks everyone, resuming back to my shift,baby is grumbling already. grin grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 4:01pm On Jan 13, 2015
egariyi:


That you didnt use El Paso and Arizona does not warrant your statement. All US hospitals have certain minimum and maximum requirements before you can operate. So for those hospitals to be given license, they met those criteria s. Besides, its the blue pali thats the concern of most of us weather you delivered in George Bush personal hospital, El Paso or Arizona. I delivered my baby in El Paso last Sept and got excellent service from both Hospital and Doctors that I wouldn't even get in those over hyped hospitals in Lagos and Abuja. With epidural and no hidden charges.

Are u smoking cheap drugs

Who gives a rats ass where u birthed? Bia don't make me break my new year resolution to stop responding to stupidity! Where in my statement did I discredit either place? Or u didn't go to school?
I don't have any social support in either State hence my saying I don't know what the hell I was thinking. Meaning how would I have coped with the running around and post delivery care. But maybe u have an issue with birthing in El paso and someone probably yabbed u b4 u felt the need to jump in here like a ninja to attack me. Nonsense. No vex me oh. angry grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 4:05pm On Jan 13, 2015
@mimibe thanks for answering me. Mehn this FRSC people say it's only done in Lagos. I live in abuja oh undecided
I k up.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by MrsDan: 4:29pm On Jan 13, 2015
Tsquare09:


Thank you!
I stayed for 24 hours after delivery, note I discharged myself cos I didnt want to be slapped with a $1500 per night sleeping on an uncomfortable bed.
The name of the paediatrician is Abrams Jeffery and his number is 770-209-0741.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes



@MrsDan
Congrats on your new born and safe return to Nigeria.

Just wanted to know.... How long did you stayed at northside after the birth? Also you said you refused the use of the nursery, you baby was in your room i guess. where you charged for the nursery bed?

I will also be glad if you can share the name and number of the pediatrician that charged $150 and the OBgyn that charged $2550

I am presently in Atlanta making plans for early second quarter comeback.

I will also send you a PM.


Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Vineb: 5:13pm On Jan 13, 2015
Tvegas:


Am happy someone else shares my view about dr Fagbohun, I think I will have to tell him my mind. The truth is he doesn't spend enuff time with his patience, the dr I used in NY for my first baby had lots of pple too like dr Fagbohun but he spends sufficient time with each person . I still don't feel any patient - dr connection with dr Fagbohun after like 6 appointment. Plan to tell him this on my next visit. Am kind of disappointed cos pple have said lots of nice stuff about him.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kykes: 5:44pm On Jan 13, 2015
Congrats tvegas and flowers. I'm coming right behind u.

Please let's not fight here....i take God beg una. It's just January.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Mimikreationz: 5:57pm On Jan 13, 2015
Hi Flowers, congrats on the birth of your baby. I intend to use oakbend and Dr Fagbohun too and I am currently in Spring for vacation. can I please get your contact if u dont mind so u can guide me thru. By the way, thanks for sharing your experience with the house.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Mimikreationz: 6:02pm On Jan 13, 2015
may/june mum here too
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by jukeblam(m): 6:16pm On Jan 13, 2015
mimibe:
I used the intl drivers license

Hello Mimibe,

Any idea if one can rent a car with it as well?
Also, kindly confirm if it's the same blue plastic one issued by FRSC.
Thanks.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 6:22pm On Jan 13, 2015
jukeblam:


Hello Mimibe,

Any idea if one can rent a car with it as well?
Also, kindly confirm if it's the same blue plastic one issued by FRSC.
Thanks.
I rented a car with the IDL, yes,
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Mimikreationz: 7:15pm On Jan 13, 2015
please are there any june/july houston bond mums in the house? if there are, please lets indicate and plan together.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by finechickala201: 8:00pm On Jan 13, 2015
mom2015:

@kairi,Shawbabe and Chloe,thanks for the response . Abeg I am looking at gradys hospital, gwinett and Northside Atlanta. But with the posts I Av seen on d outrageous bills from gwinett, I Av narrowed my search to gradys and Northside Atlanta if ill be staying in Atlanta. Abeg help with a cost estimate and what ur reviews are for these hospitals ooo.
@ finechikala I dey hail ooo, I'm still trying to make up my mind on whr I'll be staying. I'll have to pay for rent if I use el Paso. Abeg help a sis ooo....dis confusion is killing me.



My dear ,the cost of the total bill is not a joke with most of these hospitals especially, if you are on a low budget like me.
The dollar exchange rate is not helping matters as well.
I think you will be arrivinging elpaso way too early except if have other considerations.

whatever your decisions are pls let me know.

God will help us in making the right choice .

Meanwhile, I'm yet to get a response on d passport photo. Is it normal cos all dis confusion sef dey kill me.
Thanks

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by somchisom: 8:03pm On Jan 13, 2015
Hello house. Congrats to all the new mommies and daddies, God's blessings on u n urs. Please can someone assist with the lists of the tests that one can do in Nigeria before travelin. I would be grateful if i get prompt response. Thank u
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by uchetobi(f): 8:03pm On Jan 13, 2015
@tvegas congrats on your baby

Slight correction he is medical director for women"s health not oakbend

You are about on about the induction. I refused to have one as I wanted to know when my baby will come naturally and I dint want a failed induction leading to CS.

It's actually for their own convenience and a bit of selfishness too, cuz if you fall into labor on a day that's not his day (which was Monday then), he will have to pay the assistant who takes the delivery.


As per dr/ patient relationship, well, he wasn't bad o, or maybe I dint have much expectations or care anyways. I had an un eventful pregnancy, so i dint expect to spend more than 10 mins per ante natal sessions, even in Lagos.

But the delivery process was wonderful, it was one of the female doctors that works with him that was on call when I fell into labor. Oakbend nurses too were on point

I enjoyed the entire experience and will most likely use him / oakbend for my next baby

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mom2015: 8:52pm On Jan 13, 2015
Tnx guys for the reviews, i'll definitely avoid Gradys now.
@ larondo22 and finechikala201, pls pm me, I'm finding it difficult to send messages to u, I will really love to hear ur opinion.
Tnx all for ur contributions... God bless u all.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kfurllarmie2: 9:06pm On Jan 13, 2015
Hello NLanders,congrats to. Sucess poe and our newly born babies.
I had issues with my Ds160 in dec so I couldn't av my interview of which I informed d house, anyways went for my interview today ,I wasn't granted
Interview goes thus
Vo;waat was the purpose of ur visit to d uk
Me , confernce
Vo ;whered didu stay
Me ; a motel
Vo; wats ur purpose of goin to the us
Me:childbirth
Vo:where u goin
Me houston texas
Vo:where do you work
Me;coy xyz
Vo ;how much do u earn
Me: blabla
Vo: kept typin
Who is sponsorin the trip
Me :hubby and I
Vo: how much would it cost u
Me;$11k

Vo: am sorry bla bla.......................
Nt in d order d questions were directed to me

Interview was in lag
What do I do?
Am 32 weeks already
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by finechickala201: 9:23pm On Jan 13, 2015
I strongly think. you should apply to abuja because abuja consulate are more professional than lagos.
This guys in abuja will go tru your statement of account and other documents and if possible call the hospital you gave appointment with if you claim to.

I wish you Godss favor !!
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by finechickala201: 9:27pm On Jan 13, 2015
[quote author=uchetobi post=29765190]@tvegas congrats on your baby

Slight correction he

But the delivery process was wonderful, it was one of the female doctors that works with him that was on call

Pls,how much is your total with the discount given?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shagaman: 9:55pm On Jan 13, 2015
@Tvegas, congrats on the birth of your baby,hows madam doing,Tvegas the man of timbre and calibre,everyone appreciates your contribution to this thread and for this i would say a Big thank you,stay blessed bro....for the guys in elpaso when and hopefully i enter town...we do it right we paint town red only for the husbands on ground ooooo...Baddest guy ever liveth about to land.......

and also this thread has made so many friends and foes i dont think its a bad idea when we come back and host our namings we should invite some of the people we have met here...just my 2cents....... grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by oluwafunkenny: 10:20pm On Jan 13, 2015
Thank God!!! I collected my passport today at DHL, visa granted without call for interview. Thanks to Nairalanders for their advise on stating medical as primary purpose of trip. @ Lalavita, phema, Tvegas, Sayoberry and all; thanks a bunch.

Let me now start preparing. May mums in the house heading to Houston, kindly respond for bonding.

lalavita:


I noticed noone has responded yet..let me give it a go.

1. Changing your name after marriage is no big deal. Just attach the new passport and the old one when submitting via DropBox
2. It is up to you how you want to do this. You have 2 choices
- Just complete for a regular renewal of the type of visa you had previously B1/B2.
- (For this one, you definitely need the details of your intended medical treatment), as Medical is the primary purpose of your trip. Provide the doctor's/hospital info where necessary on the form. In this case, you are likely to be called for an interview. There is nothing to fear with an interview as long as you can afford to give birth in the USA and also you have made arrangements. You can browse through this thread for extensive details on this. Good luck!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by uchetobi(f): 10:37pm On Jan 13, 2015
[quote author=finechickala201 post=29767717][/quote]

Can't remember exactly.... Check my old posts.... I gave a detailed breakdown of the costs. I know the hospital was 2,150 and epidural was 850. Thats all I can remember
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lalavita: 11:20pm On Jan 13, 2015
Congrats!
I'm an April/May mum but not going the Houston route. All the best with the rest of your planning.

oluwafunkenny:
Thank God!!! I collected my passport today at DHL, visa granted without call for interview. Thanks to Nairalanders for their advise on stating medical as primary purpose of trip. @ Lalavita, phema, Tvegas, Sayoberry and all; thanks a bunch.

Let me now start preparing. May mums in the house heading to Houston, kindly respond for bonding.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 11:26pm On Jan 13, 2015
somchisom:
Hello house. Congrats to all the new mommies and daddies, God's blessings on u n urs. Please can someone assist with the lists of the tests that one can do in Nigeria before travelin. I would be grateful if i get prompt response. Thank u
Every hospital/doctor is different, some would accept some/all your test from Nigeria , others won't accept any test done by even a laboratory in the states that they ain't affiliate with. Try and contact them to get a list of test they would accept so you don't have to waste money here, only to be told to do the test again in US.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mom2015: 11:33pm On Jan 13, 2015
Bsharon:
.


Dr Amajoh (aka Dr Zee) southwest OBGY methodist hospital sugarland, I was given for
Rotune vaginal delivery $2,240 if @ high risk additional $72 ,
Twin delivery additional $750,
Cesarean section $2,560

@bsharon is this bill all inclusive or are there any other additional costs attached to this bill?
tnx
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 11:38pm On Jan 13, 2015
Shawbabe:


Are u smoking cheap drugs


Hahahahahahahahaha, Shawbabe shocked KILODE !!!
Make una no make me laugh o, Babe, please calm down, it's the hormones. That is how I was accused of forming gist as I don't have work again, still shaking my head. Please calm your nerves, no vex.

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