chika77:
Hello everyone, I have been a silent reader and i have been following this trend from PART 1. I kinda need help about a particular post of a sister that gave birth in Philadelphia, PA and stayed in NEW JERSEY. I searched for the post from the beginning to the end but i couldn't find it.
Mamas and Papas in the house, i need information about that particular post or anyone that have DOCTOR & HOSPITAL DETAILS around Philadelphia, PA That is closer to NEW JERSEY..

The challenges am facing is, my host is in NJ and very close to Philadelphia, PA so, i can't use ST. MARY'S or ST PETERS because the two hospitals are so far away from the city am going to be staying.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE I NEED HELP.

THANK YOU.

papi7:
Better borrow money if u can, put am inside your acc, print the statement and refund the person. Better to be safe than sorry.

titileps:
Good Day

Just in case you get anything please share with me. I am interested in Philadelphia. How much is birthing in St.Mary's and St. PETERS? Please assist. Thank you

blue355:

I thot the prices are usually higher on their company website than the agents website

TWoods:


The question is what part of NJ? Depending on where, Philadelphia may be 5 mins or more than an hr away.

St Mary's is in Langhorne... if i'm correct. Langhorne is roughly 30 minutes from Philly. So again, it depends on what part of NJ your host lives.

TWoods:


Interesting.

chichi93:
Good day house, please I will like to ask if it is wrong to use a government or public hospital in the US. Some one told me that your visa will not be renewed or you will be banned. Please is this true[b] if you wld be paying all the normal self pay fees and no Medicaid or assistance?[/b] Also please has anybody in the house successfully renewed a visa or experienced issues renewing a visa after using a public hospital?

mimimum:
Shebi you said you aren't pregnant the other time, you don dey plan in advance?

Bisoye82:

Not all the time.On my last trip,on Qatar website it was 1.6m for 3 adults 1 child 2 inf(promo tickets) while it was 2.4m on Wakanow.
Just check and compare prices on all their sites.

Chanbaby:
Just summarize my bill based on the pm I receive. Sorry I missed out the induction and epidural bill

DR Xydas- 1700
HNWMC- 2000 (discharged after 2 days)
Epidural: $650
Induction - $200
Pead Visit - $714 ( had to call several times and battled with them cos initial bill given was $1428). I told them that I'm a self paying patient not insurance and I'm paying the complete money.
First visit- $30
Birth Cert $23 (for 1 copy)
Passport 165
VOA $200

Gloriagee:
Hi dear,

Congrats on the birth of your new baby!!! Please do you mind sharing the hospital name and any contacts.

Gracias

ubiaru:
Hi dear,please can you email me or send me your number to call.I will be leaving for Chicago in May and I need accommodation advice as what ibsee on line is too expensive.My email is ririkomo@gmail.com.
Thanks dear , I hv bought the ticket but she keep making this insinuations about the airline .just need someone who flew them of recent to clear my head .

pointednose:
I went for my visa interview today in Lagos 7:30am appointment. My visa was granted. I will be back to give my transcript (though a lil complicated...lol).

I am a an early June mum, looking to travel 1st week in May.Houston-bound but might be porting to Chicago. Please cheap flight o, and what poe should I use if I want to port from Texas(from my visa application) to chicago.

Thanks

Missymo01:

Tuttuh:
Pls do you have an accommodation already. If not pls carry me in your port manteau. I'm leaving for Chicago first week in may and yet to sort accomodation. Any info pls

elizabetha:
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Hello fellow Nairalanders , I am also a May/June 2017 mama and am considering EL PASO. Anyone interested in staying in Chase Suites? Looking for some interested in shared accomodation (2 bedroom suites).....Let's connect ASAP!

Oakbend16:


Sorry about the denials, glad you corrected the error made during the first interview by coming out to declare your true intention. Which location did the interviews take place? If Lagos why not try Abuja a third time?

My wife n I (please search bj2012golf) were denied twice on Lagos but scaled through at Abuja with same information.

chichi93:
Good day house, please I will like to ask if it is wrong to use a government or public hospital in the US. Some one told me that your visa will not be renewed or you will be banned. Please is this true if you wld be paying all the normal self pay fees and no Medicaid or assistance? Also please has anybody in the house successfully renewed a visa or experienced issues renewing a visa after using a public hospital?

Chirolechick:
Ah!! You haven't read this thread @ all o, the name of the hospital is HNWMC- Houston North West Medical Centre

TWoods:


I don't recall that there are "government" hospitals in the US. Hospitals here are privately owned, except maybe VA hospitals.

Be that as it may, the hospital you use is not the problem, the issue is when you use public assistance in defraying the costs of childbirth. That is not allowed under the terms of your visa.

Chanbaby:
Pls for all those that sent me pm Kindly ask ur questios here I dont have energy to type. Handling a 7weeks old BOY is no joke. Plus I'm home alone. Lets try to read well before asking questions. Than

Chirolechick:
Ah!! You haven't read this thread @ all o, the name of the hospital is HNWMC- Houston North West Medical Centre

TWoods:


I don't recall that there are "government" hospitals in the US. Hospitals here are privately owned, except maybe VA hospitals.

Be that as it may, the hospital you use is not the problem, the issue is when you use public assistance in defraying the costs of childbirth. That is not allowed under the terms of your visa.

TripleKMama:
TKM Snr & Jnr Update: End of Missionary journey.

Hi everyone. I've looked forward to writing Dis for long but time wont just let me. Truly, everything changes when baby shows. I arrived Nigeria few days ago to the glory of God. I salute baba God for victory. Nobody else to take this glory! He deserves my praise o!
In this journey, I was duped of N2m on my birthday in december and also had a near-fatal car crash (car is a write off!) but TKM snr & Jnr are all alive and well. No scratch!
I'll share my trip summary, delivery story and tips for anyone to learn cos I learnt a lot! I'll attend to PMs directly for details if necessary.
DELIVERY
I initially planned using st peters NJ but on arrival, I discovered more hidden fees at st peters so I started considering my plan B seriously. Apart from Vag delivery of $8000 and CSS $12,000, oda Fees included extra day for mum $1800 and extra day for baby $1300. I couldn't do dat so I decided to opt out. Eventually did St Mary's (thanks to Funtolash for all d tips & details). Vag delivery $4000 and CS $5000.
My delivery breakdown.
Dr Fares $2000
Pediatrician (Dr Zamani) thru Dr Fares office $750 inclusive of all baby's hosp assessment.
Hosp fee for CS $5000 inclusive of hosp tests.
Anesthesia $1000 (sent to u by post after discharge)
SSN applied for at d hosp along wit Birth Cert.
Birth Cert ready & collected at town hall 4 days after discharge (I applied monday & collected Friday). $10 per copy.
SSN arrived 3wks after birth. In between, I commenced applyin for USA passport by post. Paid $160 for expedited (came in post after 9days). Was told expedited was 2-3wks but regular application 6weeks. Since it will enter Xmas period, I did expedited. Adding USPS speed post, passport photo fee of $15, everything came up to around $220. It was well worth it cos it took d stress of carrying baby to NY off me. Not too mention logistics.
Infant ticket with BA $267. They insisted baby's ticket was 1 way saying that's the remaining part of the trip as baby must be attached to an adult. I paid at the airport on departure.
On board bassinet was provided, air hostesses were nice and helpful.

Talking about excess luggage, I was fortunate to meet considerate staff at the airport. I inevitably checked in 9 items. Plus stroller,car seat and base.
General Tips.
1. Pls don't Go alone if possible. It always helps. If u can afford it. I enjoyed d help I Got from my sister even tho because baby came 4wks early,it meant my sis eventually came "late" but still very helpful.
2. U need post delivery care especially after CS.
3. Open many new accounts and travel wit ATM cards. Walmart,Kmart, Burlington and many other small stores (Burger King etc) accept naija Viisa or mastercard at N325 per dollar.
4. Access Bank Atm is d best -until proven otherwise. Access bank monthly limit for POS & online transactions is $200.
5. Uber and Lyft are your best friends. Requires a USA registered Payment card.
6. Amazon baby registry is the best!
7. Use Nigeria visa cards to buy stuffs so that if you happen to return any, you stand the chance of receiving cash instead. That way, you get dollars at Good rate in exchange for your naira.
8. Ask for help anytime.
9. Pray. Pray. Pray. Have faith wen u pray!
10. Be confident you will succeed.

coolcathy:
In the spirit of giving back,
Flew Turkish airline to New York and American airline from New York to Houston with my 2years old son.
At JFK the cbp asked why I came,told him Childbirth and vacation,
He asked how long I intend to stay,told him 8weeks. And he took my finger prints and stamped us in.no other question was asked,no document was requested for.
No secondary inspection and at the agric section was directed to the exit door.my bag wasn't checked so all my foodstuff scaled through.the Poe was a breeze to the Glory of God.

Currently in Houston,will be using HNWMC and Doctor Xydas.
More testimonies coming soon

dabson2020:

I responded to your mail already. You can send in the questions