dancewith:

Try Parkland in Dallas.

beyunce: For any one that wants to know about Methodist Dallas medical Center.
Their estimated cost for both child and mother for 2 days is 7500$ that's withouht physician fee. When they have your final billl. A 40% discount will be applied to your bill. That is for self pay uninsured patients.

mokeju: @ Mousepad.. Whao! Thank God for everything.

House please does this mean one should select the B2 visa category while applying ?

Adeeva: @babababy
Thanks you ve been wonderful my family (wife,son and mother inlaw )leaves this coming week for newyork, wifey is not due til end of October but I wnt them to go early and settle well.i will also join them at the end of October for 2 weeks.
At point of entry she will declare she is coming to have her baby and will declare cash of about $13k( though at the interview in April it was holidays we said we wr going for and they never asked if she was pregnant)
Will keep u posted

Adeeva: @babababy
They are leaving tomorrow night, pray for them please
Many thanks ,will keep u posted

COJ1484: Hello Guys,

Hope everyone is doing great? Please i need help in finding a good hospital or clinic or birthing center in Atlanta Georgia, preferably close to Acworth. I have a tight budget of 6K dollars (for I and the baby). This includes everything( Hosp fees, doctor fees, epidural, tests for i and the baby, pediatrics and others). I have family close to Acworth, Georgia so that will help us save cost on accommodation and other expenses. I really appreciate any info shared with regards to this.Thanks

bolanleife: @Surety would sure like to know how t
hings are going with her(Jaymee). Safe delivery.

MsOyin: hello @babababy does the 6500 include everything Asin hospital fees, doc fees, pediatric etc . And did you bring your test results from Nigeria?

Adeeva: @babababy
My family just touched down in newyork,will keep u posted

vivianobas:

I do not need to convince anybody as we are all entitled to our beliefs and options. I was originally meant to have delivered in San Diego, California but changed my mind when I visited MIHS and thank God I was not disappointed. I have over 5 personal friends who delivered in MIHS without any complaints of any kind, so why worry myself over some people coming to nairaland to procrastinate over where to deliver and where not to. I delivered March 8th and got all my baby's documents in 3 weeks - Birth certificate after 3 days, American Passport after 9 working days of submission at the court, and Social Security card after 3 weeks of delivery. What more can I ask from an hospital who made my delivery exceptional, a City that provided afordability and a State laying claim to my son for life? No one can convince me otherwise cos if I have to go through it all, I will still choose MIHS. Finito!

cuppcakke: Hello Everybody,

I am amazed at the amount of information on this thread. Thank you so much for being so open and supportive. My due date is in March and I intend to travel to the US as well. I have a long list of questions and I would appreciate if you guys can take out time to answer:

I have been to the US on vacation severally. The last time I renewed my 2 years visa, I and hubby were asked if we were going on medical grounds, to which we said no becos I didn't even know I was pregnant. We went on vacation to the US in July and I am worried this mite be an issue when I go to have my baby. Do I need to contact the embassy since the purpose of my going to the US has changed? someone suggested I send an email to the embassy?

From the info on this tread, Texas seems to be an affordable option. However, I have families in Washington DC, can someone recommend affordable and quality hospitals in DC area? maybe Maryland, Virginia, New jersey? I will appreciate doctors contacts and estimates please.

Some people have suggested not taking a direct flite where you have plenty naija. I usually use emirates and stop over in Dubai, is that okay? or should I opt for other countries? I know some airlines are quite strict with pregnant women, what airlines do you suggest I avoid?

Is it advisable to travel alone or with my husband. My husband does not see the need to travel with me and then come back again when I am due. I feel it mite make some difference since he is the one that is usually asked all the questions. what are your tots?

I would really really appreciate your feedback.

papadebaby:

@Vivianobas

We have called Maricopa, they told us that it is not necessary to do something special before coming, just take an appointment. But what kind of document we need to show at POE if asked?

For the accommodations, as suggested Crossland Economy seems to be OK but I noticed that there are some hotels close to Maricopa for approximatively the same price. From your experience and knowledge of the town ( via your brother also I think?), wich quarters are safe for a single woman ( 3 to 4 weeks before I arrive),, with transport and groceries near? Is it the case for Crossland?

Thanks in advance Vivian for the advice or all other person who could help.

surety: @uche tobi,its a homebirth which I prefer too,she'l be coming to the house from 36 wks til delivery for prenatal visits,saves me stress and transportation.


@bolanleife,are u pregnant and planning on using her?

cuppcakke: Hello Everybody,

I am amazed at the amount of information on this thread. Thank you so much for being so open and supportive. My due date is in March and I intend to travel to the US as well. I have a long list of questions and I would appreciate if you guys can take out time to answer:

I have been to the US on vacation severally. The last time I renewed my 2 years visa, I and hubby were asked if we were going on medical grounds, to which we said no becos I didn't even know I was pregnant. We went on vacation to the US in July and I am worried this mite be an issue when I go to have my baby. Do I need to contact the embassy since the purpose of my going to the US has changed? someone suggested I send an email to the embassy?

From the info on this tread, Texas seems to be an affordable option. However, I have families in Washington DC, can someone recommend affordable and quality hospitals in DC area? maybe Maryland, Virginia, New jersey? I will appreciate doctors contacts and estimates please.

Some people have suggested not taking a direct flite where you have plenty naija. I usually use emirates and stop over in Dubai, is that okay? or should I opt for other countries? I know some airlines are quite strict with pregnant women, what airlines do you suggest I avoid?

Is it advisable to travel alone or with my husband. My husband does not see the need to travel with me and then come back again when I am due. I feel it mite make some difference since he is the one that is usually asked all the questions. what are your tots?

I would really really appreciate your feedback.

Hello, their is really no straight forward rule to birth tourism in America, your best option is to get as much information from people who have been their before and done the procedure and make your own deductions. I can guaranty you google ain't a bad friend either. However if you start the thread from page 1 , a lot of questions and contributions have been made and surely if anybody writes a book based on experience from Naira land, it would make sense. So let me give you my own two cents on your questions.

You said you traveled in June and expecting in march, which is a clear nine months ? How far gone were you pregnant when you applied at the embassy? More so, if you and your husband have already made up your mind to have the baby in America, I believe you should concentrate on having a safe trip and delivery and worry about visa renewal when the time comes. But please make sure you pay all your bills at the hospital and have your reciepts handy.

In my understanding, it doesn't really matter where you enter Yanky from, the standards at the POE are usually the same, it's the individual, officer interviewing you,that makes the difference. And for a pregnant woman, a direct flight might suit you better,you really don't wana be hooping planes in your condition. You probably will benefit the most if your husband goes with you ,it makes the stress easier.

hardeymijuh:

@papadebaby,

What are the other hotels close to Maricopa, i tried to check for some but there are mostly non-furnished apartments and they all ask for at least 6 months lease.

As for the required documents, i will advise you get the appointment letter from Phoenix before travelling and have enough money to prove that you can make all payments and take care of yourself...