ruggedguru:
Please any advice on circumcision in the US? Or better wait till you get back to naija?

Senatornuella:
Hello everyone

I am travelling with Qatar airways and in the bid to clarify what I need medif and medical certificate etc, the agent I spoke to at their office via telephone said I should also fill the expectant mothers form. Please I have googled and searched but can't find Qatar expectant mothers form. Please anyone who has filled this before or gone with Qatar can explain what it is and where I can get it from.

Thank you

stacy1000:
Good day house please I need an advice a relative of mine is pregnant and wants to have her baby in the USA she already has a visiting visa but has never travelled to the USA does she need to change her intent before going and at what month is best for her to go
Thank you all in advance

Chijiuche:


They have different packages...ranging from $1000 to $2900 per month

davsquared:


I used Northside in Atlanta . D hospital big oo.. with massive structures. I however heard dat the Forsyth branch is new so I guess it would have newer facilities. It was closer to where I stayed but I didn't know till after I had put to birth.

I think d thing to consider when making the choice is its proximity to where you will b staying.

biolarh:
My questn goes thus:
1) The money dey use to give citizen every year,pls does dis applicable to mama's&baby in nigger dat d child is a citizen and aw much is d money

veleta:
Please guys that have used hospitals in Atlanta,any tips for rented apartments. Your inputs would be highly appreciated. Thanks

SuperDad:
Mega thanks Davsquared! The one in Atlanta is closest for me, so I guess that helps cone options down. Did you have any challenges paying before hand from Nigeria or did you pay whilst there? (Considering paying from here before leaving)

choco7:
It doesn't really matter.. I applied that I was going for a wedding but couldn't make it.... I later travelled and am here to give birth....

justwise:


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.

veleta:
Please guys that have used hospitals in Atlanta,any tips for rented apartments. Your inputs would be highly appreciated. Thanks

davsquared:


I used Northside in Atlanta . D hospital big oo.. with massive structures. I however heard dat the Forsyth branch is new so I guess it would have newer facilities. It was closer to where I stayed but I didn't know till after I had put to birth.

I think d thing to consider when making the choice is its proximity to where you will b staying.

Vlesparza:


all hospitals will allow VBAC

biolarh:
Pls house,after baby document like ssn,birth certificat and pali
Wat next do I need to do to board her on plan with me
Pls share ideas

davsquared:


I paid before leaving naija through Form A. It was tough at first cos they kept insisting dey dont accept international transfers. I kept calling and calling till I sha got someone who gave me their bank details and d necessary correspondence. Wasn't a fun experience at d time though.

Senatornuella:
Hello everyone

I am travelling with Qatar airways and in the bid to clarify what I need medif and medical certificate etc, the agent I spoke to at their office via telephone said I should also fill the expectant mothers form. Please I have googled and searched but can't find Qatar expectant mothers form. Please anyone who has filled this before or gone with Qatar can explain what it is and where I can get it from.

Thank you

kristinbaby:
Hello, how much is Northside hospital fee. How did you establish correspondence with the hospital. Thanks. God bless you.

choco7:
All you need is a fit to fly from the port authority in Lagos airport... they charge 1500 or 2k.. I travelled 3weeks ago and that was all I was asked and you need to travel before 36weeks.....

Pepe27:
Hello my Fellow Nairalanders,

I made it safely to the US at 31weeks gestational period via Qatar.

I must say am most grateful to God for a wonderful experience as well as all the preparatory advice gotten from this amazing platform.

So here is a summary of my experience at Houston CBP....

I had earlier gotten a b1/b2 visa with my husband when I was 3months pregnant but didnt tell my interviewer since he didnt ask. A month later we wrote to the embassy stating a change of intention;having considered the cost and benefits of birthing our child in the US, we were more than happy to take it on and even come for a re-interview if need be. The embassy replied the next day (a generic response I believe) that we are not obliged to tell them and entry into the US is solely dependent on the CBP's discretion to ascertain we can fute our medical bills.

I got my doctor's medical fitness to fly, Qatar 1 page expectant mothers' form filled by my doctor (since i was only about 30weeks) and also the FANN fitness to fly certificate gotten at the airport for 1500 naira ( the most important evidence for your travel fitness).

Discussion with 1st CBP Officer-

Officer: Y are you here?

My Husband: To have a vacation and have our baby

Officer: Where do u intend to stay?

My husband: My brother-in-law's at..... Houston

Officer: Where do u work and how much do you have?

My Husband: just about 9000 and i work for *****

Officer: How long is your visit?

Husband: I will stay 2weeks but my wife will be here for about 4months.

Officer: Y do you want to have your baby here?

Husband: Well, I can afford it and also for better medical care.

Officer: have you had any child here?
Husband and Wife: Oh no.. This is our First child.

Officer asks for our fingerprint and tells us to stand aside.Puts our international passports in a red file and calls another Officer to take us for secondary investigation.

2nd CBP Officer invites only wife into his office:

Officer: Hello maam, how are you?
Me: Great and you?

Officer : Fine and what are you here for?
Me: for a Vacation and to have my baby.

Officer: Are you aware of the costs and all?
Me : Oh yes. We have been in touch with a Dr and a Hospital and are more than happy to go ahead with it.

Officer: Where do you intend to stay?
Me: At my Brother's

Officer: How long is ur stay?
Me: My husband will be here for 2wks and den id stay about 4months as my due date is 0ctober...

Officer:I see this is your first child, Congratulations. I mean we are happy you decided to come for your medical care here but please ensure to clear all your bills and know you are not entitled to free care or insurance. Make sure to get a Zero Balance Receipt from your doctor and hospital. Upon your next visit, you may be denied entry if you have outstanding bills or no proof of payments.

Me: Okay. Thanks

Officer: do have a great stay and once again Congratulations.

Me: Smiling... Thanks.

Officer sees me off through the door and directs me to Agric inspection point.

He didnt ask to see any document ( that was simply an angel in disguise)but just for adequate preparation, I carried:

Printed Email Correspondence from my Doctor
Receipt of Payment to the Doctor
Hospital estimated Bill
Printed Email Correspondence from the Embassy for Change of Intent
Cash( 9000 worth)
Medical Fit to travel from my Doctor
FANN Fitness Certificate
Qatar 1 page Expectant Mother's Form (Since I was less than 32 weeks and single pregnancy)


I wish all pregnant women on this journey safe arrival into the US and Safe Delivery in Jesus Name Amen.


Take care

Pepe

Suzyt:
Hi,

Two quick questions: are you going to be under 32 weeks at the date of travel? According to Qatar Airways, under 32 means you are actual not more than 30 weeks 6 days as 31 and 1 day is equivalent to 32. If yes, your own doctors report and Fit to Fly should suffice. If you are over, you would need to print out the MEDIF form on their website and have your Dr fill it out about 10 days to 72 hours before departure, scan it to Qatar Airways office or email (ask your agent). They will then send you their own Fit to Fly.

Please note that once you are 36 weeks, they wont carry you. And like I mentioned, 36 weeks for them is 35 + 1 etc.

When are you travelling?