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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by hopefulme: 4:46pm On Apr 25, 2016
LadyGuinivere:
Azonto dancing! Crystal coming ma wayyyyyyy! Lol
Congrats Sugah. Everything haff set now! Go ya and born american baby! grin

@blaize777 congrats!
The thing that struck me was that the vo actually put the reason your hubby's visa was granted... Hmmmmm
All ye that lie at the embassy see am o! The VOs sef dey kuku put reason for the visa...

shocked shocked shocked
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mismarshal(f): 4:47pm On Apr 25, 2016
Hello All. Please has anyone used Dr Dama in Oakbend? I read a lot of feedback on Dr F and E but not much and no recent feedback on Dr Dama. Thanks.

PS I'm a FTM... July momma heading to Houston via NY and using oakbend.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by candyce(f): 4:48pm On Apr 25, 2016
Veka:
Are there any mamas that didn't use epidural for their first? How was it like? I'm still very undecided if I want to take the Hebrew woman route. I dey fear sha.
Decide boo. Do you wanna go GANGSTER #inladyg's voice or read novel while EPIDURAL is going on cool cheesy grin wink . Which ever one you decide, you're still an Hebrew woman (be it VD, CS OR any other method of delivery)

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by blaize777: 4:53pm On Apr 25, 2016
Abeg experience mum how can one do without dis Epidural tin d cost alone na 1200 I wan save dat moni.i don't want to use it at all. After all in nig pple born everyday without it.pls help FTM.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by shithapuns: 4:57pm On Apr 25, 2016
babyokujide:
So after all the accounts opened I was unable to get PTA and no positive response, am travln dis wk. I'll just send d money 2 my family via WU biko, I no fit shout.

Advise- always have a plan B cos most if not all banks are not giving.
NB: opened 3 accounts 4 dis.

It is well!
NA WAOH, this is not sounding nor looking good........wch banks did this to you?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by candyce(f): 4:57pm On Apr 25, 2016
Veka:
Are there any mamas that didn't use epidural for their first? How was it like? I'm still very undecided if I want to take the Hebrew woman route. I dey fear sha.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by merrymum: 4:58pm On Apr 25, 2016
Nnystc:


@merrymum
Thank God for a great experience. Naija visa nko? Did you get that too? And how was your experience and timing? Thanks for a feedback.

No I didn't, the ETC is the the travel document I got instead of the visa.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by merrymum: 5:14pm On Apr 25, 2016
temmyo:
Hello Merrymum, congrats on the birth of your baby.

Please where in Dallas did you apply for and attend the u.s visa appointment?

I used the passport agency at Commerce street downtown Dallas. But I suggest you check the website travel.us.gov for the agency closest to you (assuming you not in Dallas).

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by merrymum: 5:18pm On Apr 25, 2016
Veka:
Are there any mamas that didn't use epidural for their first? How was it like? I'm still very undecided if I want to take the Hebrew woman route. I dey fear sha.

I didn't use too and its my first. @the bolded. You have to be decided o cos I think you need to prepare your mind for it, it made it easier for me. I kinda made myself get used to the idea. I spent total of 4 hrs from entering the hospital to delivery. Active labour was maybe 40mins, wasn't really feeling much the first two hrs. I was 4cm when I went to the hospital.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by merrymum: 5:23pm On Apr 25, 2016
temyb:


@merrymum congrats on the delivery of your baby.
Am actually new here but been following posts and learning from it and it has helped me a lot. Am due first week in Augand and it's multiple&am also using Harris methodist in dallas texas but am finding it difficult to get a Dr correspondent for my visa application and it's middle next month. I have paid the hospital fee in full but I just want to ask if and how u got a Dr correspondence. Tried 2 Dr and they said they can't give until I arrive and am having a c.s cos it's an ivf thing. I wouldn't mind using ur Dr if he/she is good and ready to pay in advance too.
Regards to the baby

I didn't get doc correspondence before coming here, just the one from the hospital.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by sege2016: 5:35pm On Apr 25, 2016
San Francisco POE no hassle,Wifey used less than 3 mins .

Q Why are you here?

Wify :For Child Birth

What do you do back home ?

Wifey : She answered.

What do you husband do ?

Wifey : Told him what i do

She was stamped in 6 months.

Thank to Baba God i was scared cus we changed POE from Huston To san Fransisco.we filled Huston in the Form we had to change to California for her to get helping hand with my cuz.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temmyo: 5:35pm On Apr 25, 2016
Thank you
merrymum:


I used the passport agency at Commerce street downtown Dallas. But I suggest you check the website travel.us.gov for the agency closest to you (assuming you not in Dallas).
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by jamjam5000(f): 5:37pm On Apr 25, 2016
Hello Everyone, thank you so much for all your educative posts. I have been studying them like a student preparing for an exam. First time mom due in Sept and going to Tampa. Any one ever had a baby in tampa. Would really appreciate you sharing your experiences.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Shawbabe: 5:52pm On Apr 25, 2016
Wow. We're in part 4....meanwhile I have like 15 PMs from mums here. Pele oh...since I born last year I kukuma remove eye from my email for this forum loool. Hopefully all of u have found answers to ur questions.

Happy delivery everyone.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by happytbaby: 5:56pm On Apr 25, 2016
And i saw this yeye girl at the enterance of the hospital smiling as the cab dropped her making some of us look lazy. Abeg don't mind her o, just free your mind, if the pain gets unbearable, just ask for it. There is no prize attached for being an hebrew woman. Just being the cute baby home.


MrsBee:


I didnt use epidural for my first even though it was already covered under the MIHS plan. The pain was out of this world but it all disappeared when my baby came out. I guess it was easier for me because my labour was under 3 hours, i was already 7cm by the time i got to the hospital and wasnt really in pains until i was checked. I might have used it if it was much longer though.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 6:06pm On Apr 25, 2016
mismarshal:
Hello All. Please has anyone used Dr Dama in Oakbend? I read a lot of feedback on Dr F and E but not much and no recent feedback on Dr Dama. Thanks.

PS I'm a FTM... July momma heading to Houston via NY and using oakbend.

Im gonna use him. Altho my first apppointmnt is on wednesday. So cnt tell u mch
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by sugah: 6:17pm On Apr 25, 2016
passionantchica:
Congrats to your mum.
My mum also went for her visa interview this morning, in Lagos, and her's was approved too.
So it's double celebrations smiley


Yaaay. Congratulations too

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 6:42pm On Apr 25, 2016
merrymum:


No I didn't, the ETC is the the travel document I got instead of the visa.

@merrymum
Thanks for the feedback. The Nigeria immigration guys don't give problems at Lagos POE? Any special processing when you bring baby in using ETC? I'd like to consider the option on this journey if only it's Faster And won't give me hassles. I don't have patience for the antics of some immigration workers...
Pls help with info if you don't mind.

Cc everyone
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Harjeehbaday(m): 6:44pm On Apr 25, 2016
babyokujide:
So after all the accounts opened I was unable to get PTA and no positive response, am travln dis wk. I'll just send d money 2 my family via WU biko, I no fit shout.

Advise- always have a plan B cos most if not all banks are not giving.
NB: opened 3 accounts 4 dis.

It is well!

Only God will help us with this PTA hussle ooo, i was at four banks in PH on Fri all with different stories. Please who has any update on PTA ooooooo

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temyb: 6:47pm On Apr 25, 2016
merrymum:


I didn't get doc correspondence before coming here, just the one from the hospital.

@merrymum thank you but do u mean the hospital only gave u a correspondence. The financial woman just issued us receipt of payment and that was all. It that enough for the embassy. Sorry for bothering you,just want to be sure am doing the right thing
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by larrytoks: 7:02pm On Apr 25, 2016
Veka:
Are there any mamas that didn't use epidural for their first? How was it like? I'm still very undecided if I want to take the Hebrew woman route. I dey fear sha.

My dear, even if you decide not to use it now, when labour sets in, you'll be begging for it and you may or may not get it at that point.
During my first pregnancy, I decided I wasn't gonna use it. But when I got into active labour I begged for it and they said NO. Their reason? I didn't indicate interest in it during my antenatals and they didn't have an anaesthesiologist on ground at that moment. I was just 4cm dilated when it started. I was in pains for over 12 hours! This was one of the so called top 3 hospitals in Lagos!
My doctor actually passed a comment that my pain endurance level was quite high wink
But guess what? I was happy with myself that I didn't use it eventually and I'm not gonna use it for my second hoping my hubby will be by my side to help soothe the pain and that my labour will progress faster than the first wink
But I hear epidural it's bae and isn't a bad idea grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by CassyO: 7:12pm On Apr 25, 2016
temyb:


@merrymum thank you but do u mean the hospital only gave u a correspondence. The financial woman just issued us receipt of payment and that was all. It that enough for the embassy. Sorry for bothering you,just want to be sure am doing the right thing

I will suggest you send and email to the doctor you what to use book an appointment and have them reply you for a date... That should be be okay for you to take to the embassy.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Bisoye82: 7:21pm On Apr 25, 2016
Nnystc:


Sister,
Pls share pointers pls o!
For my 2 babies born in Calif, i didnt get my papers in 3 weeks! Fastest was 5 weeks. (After using express birth cert and express passport and express visa at Naija embassy NY). I'm having another one soon and i really could use the tip! I have to be back home ASAP.

Thanks in advance.
To type this days na work #life of a twin mama
Gave birth at St Francis in Lynwood.
Paid $15 at hospital to expedite the BC.
Thursday:Filled forms online for naija passports.
Friday: Picked 2 copies each of BC from Vital Stat Office
Bought money order($77 and $30) @ the post office.sent the $77 money order to Innovate1 services.
Saturday:bought infant tickets for the babies at the airport.called the US passport agency line to book an appointment for Monday.
Took the babies to Walgreens to take passport photos(2 set-1 set for US,2nd for naija)
Monday:Innovate1 confirmed the money order,printed the receipt and acknowledgement page.
Went to US passport appointment (infant ticket is a complusory requirement o)their office at Wilshire Blvd,paid for expedited and was told to pickup 2 days later.
**Booked a red eye flight to Washington(depart on Wednesday night by 10pm,arrived DC 8am on Thursday,head straight to the embassy,paid extra $85 for each baby for same day collection.finished by 1pm.travelled back to LA by 5pm.got home 10pm Thursday evening.
Note:Hubby is not interested in mailing US passport for visa and ETC is almost $1000 for 2 babies with postage(and just for 7 days).
LA is far from all the embassies because when you take normal morning flight you will arrive from 3pm and you won't be able to do anything that day that's the reason for red eye flight.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mismarshal(f): 7:22pm On Apr 25, 2016
Thank you for the response. Please keep me updated on your appointment with him. It would be highly appreciated.
Ajujuju2:


Im gonna use him. Altho my first apppointmnt is on wednesday. So cnt tell u mch
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by swappylove: 7:54pm On Apr 25, 2016
Babyidj01:
Please can anybody advise on good gyn/ob and hospital fees in Portland, name of cheap gyn and details of hospital pls?

I had my 2nd in port land oregon in 2013. doctor was 1900 though I also had to pay 250 for 1st appointment and 75 for subsequent appointments.
However the hospital was very expensive. I paid abt 7800 for a vaginal birth.i got to know my bill after I had given birth( wrong move) and it was over 13000(for uncomplicated VD o) but I ended up paying 7800 after discounts.
Hospital is providence st vincent and Dr Decastro
Of course I didn't go back this time
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Jollybaby: 8:00pm On Apr 25, 2016
Ajujuju2:


Im gonna use him. Altho my first apppointmnt is on wednesday. So cnt tell u mch
Hello Ajujuju am also planning to use dr Dama wld like to knw more wen after ut appointment,txns
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Flavour1900: 9:08pm On Apr 25, 2016
Please those that used whmc how do I get baby's documents like birth certificate and Ssn fast I hear it takes up to 4-6weeks pls dnt have time again. Someone help pls with any information. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 9:09pm On Apr 25, 2016
Ajujuju2:



I hope yu grabd d AF/KLM deal with bith arms, your kidney and even ur lungs?

@Ajujuju2
in fact ehnnn. I bin suppose pay by today but then I logged onto klm and found something cheaper sef so I saved a further 14k naira.
This one I grabbed with all my might... even the kids sef posed like goalkeepers to help apprehend this deal... grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by julzz(f): 9:12pm On Apr 25, 2016
blaize777:
I don get small strength my Houston poe lol tough a lil though
Nig United so smooth no hassle booked wheel chair so it was express until I got to d plane.got to houston my name was already given for wheel chair.nyc decision cos I boycotted d long immigration queue.now d story starts omggg loll.met a lady first immigration woman.
Vo_why re u here
Me-childbirth
Vo- u re here for citizenship and did u declare at d embassy u re coming for child birth be truthful
ME_better health care& I did
Vo_ so no gud hospital in nig and how much in cash do u ve
Me- I no answer d nig part I told her 3500 and moneygram 2k plus atm card
Take her to second inspection she was so harsh .na so dey wheel go der.i saw Like 5 pregg pple der one sef dey wer going tru her fone.me I hrd my name cld after 5mins was wheeled to d man'office.
Vo_ so mamm u came 4 citizenship tell me the gospel truth
Me- I came for beta Healthcare.
Vo_wat year wer u born (I told him)he now said y didn't ur parent give birth to u in USA and u wer born in nig so gud doctors shld be der den
ME_dats my parents decision den and wat we consume now is not desame with der days . complication re high rated now.
Vo_ u still don't want to be truthful
Me-sir is d truth I told u
Vo-example UK everyone ran from dem becos no more citizenship but back den it was hot spot now usa is now wer everyone wants becos of citizenship I want to ask u a sincere question if by nxt yr we stop giving will u still come here for childbirth.
ME-OF course am just after d gud medical services omggg d man just starred at me and removed his face.
Vo_ so how much do u ve
Me-3500,money gram and atm card
Vo-give me d cash to count, ve u paid ur bill
Me_yes
Vo_let me ve all receipt and hospital letter ......I can see u ve 2k left to pay from d bill here
Me-will pay d bal with my atm card. Den I brought out my cash from my pregnant care drug pack and d vo started laughing y hiding dollar inside a drug pack I said sir is hard to source now and rate is high too I don't want stories
Vo- u re using west Huston medical center, we re going to change it to west Houston nig center.as all nig re rushing der and we will go der again for anoda inspection
Me- sir it's becos of gud services dey render.
Vo- I can see here the consular said she is not convinced u can handle tins along becos of ur condition dats y ur hubby was given visa so y is he not here.
Me_I said yeah sure but der was an emergency as d head of his unit he had no choice but to shift his to 3wks tym
Vo-so ur hubby prefer his work to his family dat wat it means cos me my family first.
Me-sir he is d major source of our income I had to understand with him
Vo_but u work too
Me-yes but we both can't be compared in salary wise
Vo -wen is ur due date (I told him)he now said well I don't ve anything against anyone coming to give birth here as long as u can afford it no medical aid and u declare ur tru intention at d embassy is cool by me .he stamped me in for 6month.make sure ur nxt visit u ve ur zero balance receipt enjoy ur stay
Me -Thank u Naso I was wheeled to agriculture nothing was seized even my indomie
Then thing one giant lady came der guess their boss. Mamm can I see the envelope u re holding I said dey re all my receipts I want to inspect it hmmm 3rd vo
Vo_ y re u here
Me-childbirth (inside me I don dey vex ďesame story again)
Vo_y American and ve u paid ur bills.
ME_better health care & all my medical receipts re in the envelope u took from me.naso dis woman started checking all d document der.
Vo _did u declare at d embassy u came for childbirth
Me_yes I did
Vo_mamm am giving u a last chance tell me the truth did u declare.
Me_I was already getting so pissed I told her Ma u ve a system just beside u can login and verify
Vo_ofcourse I will do dat but am asking u one more tym cos if I verify is a lie u will ve issues.
Me_I bone am I did not utter a word again after 3 mins she came back Gave me my passport and said enjoy ur stay.

That's my story òoòoo




Guess we were interviewed by the same Cbp @ "Vo_wat year wer u born (I told him)he now said y didn't ur parent give birth to u in USA and u wer born in nig so gud doctors shld be der den" same line of question grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ozycy: 10:02pm On Apr 25, 2016
Flavour1900:
Please those that used whmc how do I get baby's documents like birth certificate and Ssn fast I hear it takes up to 4-6weeks pls dnt have time again. Someone help pls with any information. Thanks
You have to go to Harris County birth certificate center (Google to get address) to obtain the Birth cert, then if SSN doesn't get to your mail on tym, call them or go straight to their office.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by julzz(f): 10:05pm On Apr 25, 2016
blaize777:
Abeg experience mum how can one do without dis Epidural tin d cost alone na 1200 I wan save dat moni.i don't want to use it at all. After all in nig pple born everyday without it.pls help FTM.

Same thing I said where I was trying to cut cost 'after all in nig dey don't give epidural ' but when labour dealt me Ehn! No small shout for epidural cheesy , but it depends on ur threshold for pain, I was just a fish undecided

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