snowdrops: In the UK, Caesarean sections have been found to cost an average of £1,701 while a va.ginal delivery costs an average £749
Women with spontaneous va.ginal deliveries spend on average 1 day in hospital after delivery, women with instrumental deliveries 1 or 2 days and CS deliveries is 3 or 4 days (Hospital Episodes Statistics; 2004)

I am unsure how this would impact on your future visa application.

snowdrops: You can walk into any NHS hospital if your wife is due for delivery. Explain you are not entitled to free public health care, they should let you know the average bill upfront. If your wife is not at term, then she can register with any local GP whilst paying for ante natal care till delivery.

richjah: My wife gave birth as a visitor in Uk at the NHS Queens Hospital in Romford/dagenham area...I will advise that if your not financially stable DONT venture into it. Because I paid a whooping amount of 3,650 pounds for normal delivery and then when my baby came out, they said she had some poop stain on her which they called Mycoten or something....then my baby was taken to the NICU where we were told to pay 500 pounds for each night she spent there, she spent 3 days and thats after which i had to complain to the doctor that I am a visitor and paying heavily for the service, so my baby was discharged and the total amount spent was 4,150 pounds. The good news is that If you pay the money, then your future application will be granted once the receipts are tendered with your application. BUT if you dont pay!...Forget ever going to the UK......I re-applied with my wife and daughter and was given 2yrs....So be hopeful!....and also I only got the Long and short Birth certificates too!.

MrTumble:
@ richjah You hit the nail on the head.@OP Your daughter passed Meconium which is sign of fetal distress reason for the NICU, giving birth now in uk, u need a gp to refer you for antenatal and delivery. prior to delivery your nurse will do all necessary checks on your woman. This I call planned delivery but if you decide to go in just at point of delivery then its more like emergency delivery which won't be nice if anything goes wrong. it is at that point they start doing all the test and checks. planned delivery better than emergency. if you need further assistance message me here. Hospitals cheaper outside london than in london for your mission. Regarding hospital bill..I always advice that pple budget 5000 pounds because no one can really tell how delivery will go or the outcome.The last client I had paid 2850 pounds in manchester,it was assisted delivery. Goodluck.

snowdrops:
In the UK, Caesarean sections have been found to cost an average of £1,701 while a va.ginal delivery costs an average £749
Women with spontaneous va.ginal deliveries spend on average 1 day in hospital after delivery, women with instrumental deliveries 1 or 2 days and CS deliveries is 3 or 4 days (Hospital Episodes Statistics; 2004)

I am unsure how this would impact on your future visa application.

MrTumble:
@esosa4real. Am not working for NHS. I do this on part time basis. Guide and Assist those who need it. Manchester cheaper than London.

MrTumble:
@OGIYEN. Do you have a GP who will be referring you to midwife for antenatal screening and subsequent checks? If going through GP, you will need to pay for GP service, provided you have someone who will assist you make arrangement with his or her hospital. I always tell people to budget £5000. Because sometimes it could end up in assisted or c/s. My last client (3wks ago) paid a little over £2600 for assisted delivery and 4 days stay in hospital. Remember giving birth in UK does not confer citizenship on your child, all you get is birth certificate. Let me know if you need further assistance. Regards.

Normal delivery-£1600- £1800 with no complications, 2 day stay in hospital. Varies

Planned and Emergency C/S - over £3500 depending on other factors and duration of stay in hospital. Varies

MrTumble:
@OGIYEN. The birth certificate has no use other than child was born in UK since you have no permanent resident status or citizenship. If your child remains in UK after birth, he or she will continue to enjoy everything free. Regular health visitor visit, hospital check and schooling. And there is no requirement for the child to have a visa to remain in UK. Meaning, child is not staying illegally.

But the moment your child leaves UK, you will need an entry clearance to return provided you meet the rules and requirement for the specific visa you are applying for. A stay of more than 2 yrs outside UK means residency status is broken. However, if your child decides to remain in UK for at least 7 years continuous residence...only then can you have concession based on Article 8 human rights. This may involve a solicitor. If granted, once the child completes 10 yrs residence in UK, then you can apply for naturalisation as a british citizen. Provided the residency requirement is fulfilled

MrTumble:
@OGIYEN. The birth certificate has no use other than child was born in UK since you have no permanent resident status or citizenship. If your child remains in UK after birth, he or she will continue to enjoy everything free. Regular health visitor visit, hospital check and schooling. And there is no requirement for the child to have a visa to remain in UK. Meaning, child is not staying illegally.

But the moment your child leaves UK, you will need an entry clearance to return provided you meet the rules and requirement for the specific visa you are applying for. A stay of more than 2 yrs outside UK means residency status is broken. However, if your child decides to remain in UK for at least 7 years continuous residence...only then can you have concession based on Article 8 human rights. This may involve a solicitor. If granted, once the child completes 10 yrs residence in UK, then you can apply for naturalisation as a british citizen. Provided the residency requirement is fulfilled

MrTumble:
@OGIYEN. The birth certificate has no use other than child was born in UK since you have no permanent resident status or citizenship. If your child remains in UK after birth, he or she will continue to enjoy everything free. Regular health visitor visit, hospital check and schooling. And there is no requirement for the child to have a visa to remain in UK. Meaning, child is not staying illegally.

But the moment your child leaves UK, you will need an entry clearance to return provided you meet the rules and requirement for the specific visa you are applying for. A stay of more than 2 yrs outside UK means residency status is broken. However, if your child decides to remain in UK for at least 7 years continuous residence...only then can you have concession based on Article 8 human rights. This may involve a solicitor. If granted, once the child completes 10 yrs residence in UK, then you can apply for naturalisation as a british citizen. Provided the residency requirement is fulfilled

snowdrops:
In the UK, Caesarean sections have been found to cost an average of £1,701 while a va.ginal delivery costs an average £749
Women with spontaneous va.ginal deliveries spend on average 1 day in hospital after delivery, women with instrumental deliveries 1 or 2 days and CS deliveries is 3 or 4 days (Hospital Episodes Statistics; 2004)

I am unsure how this would impact on your future visa application.

MrTumble:
@ richjah You hit the nail on the head.@OP Your daughter passed Meconium which is sign of fetal distress reason for the NICU, giving birth now in uk, u need a gp to refer you for antenatal and delivery. prior to delivery your nurse will do all necessary checks on your woman. This I call planned delivery but if you decide to go in just at point of delivery then its more like emergency delivery which won't be nice if anything goes wrong. it is at that point they start doing all the test and checks. planned delivery better than emergency. if you need further assistance message me here. Hospitals cheaper outside london than in london for your mission. Regarding hospital bill..I always advice that pple budget 5000 pounds because no one can really tell how delivery will go or the outcome.The last client I had paid 2850 pounds in manchester,it was assisted delivery. Goodluck.

Kehindeps:
Hello,thanks ian996 for the update,this should help a lot of Nigerians intending to have their baby in the UK make an informed decision.
My wife and I are presently in London(both Nigerian) expecting our baby sometime in November and so far our bill is 2970 pounds with an initial deposit of 2200 or 75percent deposit but this is if the woman is deemed low risk and chooses to have her delivery in the hospital's birth centre,if there are any complications the woman will be moved to the labour ward and the bill goes up to an estimated 4300 pounds which is the same price option for a c-section if there are no further complications with the mother or the new born baby.
We chose the option of delivery without continued care and our price has a five day stay in the hospital unlike all the other hospitals charging between 4200-6000 pounds for a two night stay(regular delivery),all this is within London,I hear Manchester is cheaper
You will need a gp referral if you are planning on using an nhs hospital and paying out of pocket or you go private which is way more expensive,price quote estimates 6000-8000 pounds for normal delivery without complications.
As Ian has said, you will be charged for everything so if you decide to have your baby abroad, plan carefully and make sure you can afford it or just stay back in Nigeria jeje

Phema:


Is that all inclusive? Dr's fees, Pediatrician's, Lab work etc

Kehindeps:

This isn't all inclusive,this is the price for delivery and antenatal checks from 32 weeks including blood work and scans,anything else will have to be paid for in advance

Phema:


Thanks. How much did the other services cost? Dr's fees and others?

Kehindeps:
At the time of our arrival we chose the birthing center which means we consult with the appointed midwives as we are planning a natural birth but if we change our minds and go for an epidural or cesection the price goes up or if there is any complication during or after the birth,then we will be billed by the hospital,you don't get billed by a doctor and a pediatrician.
For the lab work done so far we haven't been charged for that as its part of the routine antenatal screening,we just did a scan on thursday and its part of the package price.
As for their gp we didn't pay for the referral or registration that is at the gps discretion because usually you pay to register as an overseas patient.