Hawttattoo:
Congrats phema. God bless you and the lil one.i tap into that same short stay IJN. Your total bill came to how much after the discount.

nelly2012:
OK. For those interested in Nevada birthing as I've received a lot of pm about this...
The hospital is RENOWN hospital in RENO, NEVADA. they have an OB package rate for those who want to pay cash which includes $2150 for vaginal delivery and 2 days hospital stay, an extra $450 for twin delivery. $4500 for planned CS delivery and 3 days hospital stay., an extra $850 for twin delivery via CS.
The prenatal package costs $1500 includes labs, ultrasound, newborn care at the nursery (not NICU) including baby's first paediatrician visit, first vaccines for you & baby, postnatal visit, Circumcission for extra $100. Extra cost for anaesthesia is $1200, which I presume is also same for epidural.
Let me say that all of this payments will be made before delivery.
I got to stay in a cosy private room that had extra bed for my help. They served me & my help meals at no extra costs. The staff were exceptional. I didn't need to come to hospital with anything, I mean anything, every thing was provided except my cell phone of course.
I had a planned CS and my total bill was $7300.
I hope this helps ladies.

Soutien:
@Sayoberry, please did you travel with your mum? How do you intend to manage with twins alone and which hospital are you using? Hope their bill isn't so high? I'm rooting for you because I'm drawing inspiration from you and your experiences.

Hi everyone,
Let the Lords name be praised,smoothly landed in Houston, POE was Atlanta, flew Delta.
I want to thank everyone here for the information shared, knowledge is indeed power.
The experience was short....highlight of the conversation is below
Officer: why are you here
Me: holiday and child birth
Officer: where will be going from here
Me: Houston
Officer: can I see ur ticket...hands it over
Officer: how much do you have on you
Me: 10k
Officer: no other currencies, naira etc
Me:yes
Officer: you very sure...me yes
Ok proceed to secondary inspection
Officer: where will you be staying; I gave address
Officer: when are you due...
Me :April
Officer: why did you arrive this early, your alone, how will you cope
Me: to have a good time to rest and then prepare for birth
Officer: you are alone how will you cope
Me: my DH will join towards the time of birth
Officer: do you know any one in Houston, me: No
Officer: I don't believe you come this early, stay for long and you don't know anyone
Me: I dont know anyone, Ill be by myself till DH joins
Officer: I don't buy this story
Me: but why don't you believe, if I knew someone I definitely will tell you
Officer: I really don't know, people come here and lie about things
Me: smiles, well I dont know anyone
Officer: not even in the whole country
Me: I have a friend in Dallas and a sister in law in Maryland
Officer: will u visit your friend
Me: not sure til I get to my destination
Officer: does your husband have a visa
Me: yes, n I can show you
Officer: please do...I pass him a file with visa, DH payslips and ID card
Officer: why ain't you bearing the same name
Me: the process of changing name on ones passport takes a very long time, I have our marriage certificate n newspaper clip to show d change of name
Officer: alright, where again are you staying
Me: gives the address
Officer: and you think the 10k will cover the hotel n hospital bills
Me: no it wouldn't.thats why I have my card for any additional payments required
Officer: have you made for the hotel
Me: no, booked via booking.com for a month, will pay on arrival n renew as d month goes by

Stamps me in six months
I ask for directions for my connecting flight n he gracefully walks me in the direction

All in all I give God praise.
Mamas remember your having a conversation, so be bold and express yourself.
Stick to your story and have all your docs and be willingly to share it, in case needed
Above all its Baba God Noni, speak over your life, the journey and all round favor with d officers.
On the flight....drink lots of water, wear compression sock, move n elevate your legs...it will help against edema

God be forever praised...blessed week to you all

Airpure:
So I know this is not the tread for it but I need to vent. I totally hate it when people ask me intimate questions about my pregnancy n travel plans like when is my EDD, Sex of my baby in fact yesterday some asked me wen my traveling n I said d month n she asked 4 d date I had to tell her cos it's not in my nature to Lie. (Not that much a saint) I just think it's personal info n people should mind their business. Argggggggg.

anonymousmum:


OMG I thought I was the only one. Its so bloody annoying, whats the sex, when is your EDD, how fr, you never drop, some people even ask questions like are u still having *** I swear I just want to slap them

I am usually very tactful when it comes to stuff like that and I expect the same from others. But no, everyone wants to know whats going on. i am tempted to switch off my BBM self.

Airpure:
So I know this is not the tread for it but I need to vent. I totally hate it when people ask me intimate questions about my pregnancy n travel plans like when is my EDD, Sex of my baby in fact yesterday some asked me wen my traveling n I said d month n she asked 4 d date I had to tell her cos it's not in my nature to Lie. (Not that much a saint) I just think it's personal info n people should mind their business. Argggggggg.

nelly2012:
OK. For those interested in Nevada birthing as I've received a lot of pm about this...
The hospital is RENOWN hospital in RENO, NEVADA. they have an OB package rate for those who want to pay cash which includes $2150 for vaginal delivery and 2 days hospital stay, an extra $450 for twin delivery. $4500 for planned CS delivery and 3 days hospital stay., an extra $850 for twin delivery via CS.
The prenatal package costs $1500 includes labs, ultrasound, newborn care at the nursery (not NICU) including baby's first paediatrician visit, first vaccines for you & baby, postnatal visit, Circumcission for extra $100. Extra cost for anaesthesia is $1200, which I presume is also same for epidural.
Let me say that all of this payments will be made before delivery.
I got to stay in a cosy private room that had extra bed for my help. They served me & my help meals at no extra costs. The staff were exceptional. I didn't need to come to hospital with anything, I mean anything, every thing was provided except my cell phone of course.
I had a planned CS and my total bill was $7300.
I hope this helps ladies.

nicestlady:
Hi everyone,

A friend of mine gave birth to a very healthy baby girl in newyork 3 wks ago in her home unassisted. She is experienced in childbirth so it was no biggie for her.

She only went to the hospital that she filled in her visa application to see the paediatrician for baby checkup and vaccines.

She got her baby's birth certificate. Just stated her baby came too fast for her to make it to the hospital. Also got the SSN, US & Naija passports.

I had to ask her what receipts she would show when she has to renew her visa since she only paid about $600 in paediatric fees. She says she'll get the hospital to give her a zero balance report stating that she is not owing them and that should be enough during renewal of visa since she didn't use any medicaid.

I was thinking maybe she should just pay the childbirth fee even if she didn't use the service just for the sake of renewal and she thinks that's just crazy. She'll rather shop after saving herself such a huge bill. About $6000.

Gurus in the house, what do you all think? She is planning to return to Naija soon.

zeezahbee:
Those people asking you that question, do they live in USA or Nigeria ? I need to be sure before I say anything.

anonymousmum:


I think I get where you are going, these are Naija folks oh I am talking about. I am not sure if they are asking for gist purposes or they actually care. maybe I am just being paranoid sha but abeg, there are limits.

what is my own with Americans, they are always asking questions in taxi, in the shops etc but I dont know them so I don't send...

MamaTobenna:
Please house. I am scared of something I. What happens if baby has jaundice. I am seriously praying that my child won't have big my first child had jaundice when he was born. That's some serious extra money. Docs said there is nothing I can do to avoid it than to pray that my child does not have it. I know someone mentioned it sometime ago and how they called the social worker when she insisted on leaving withe her baby. Biko who else has any experience with this to share as per implication on costs and all

favouredB:


For Hackensack the quote I got from my doctor is 2k for normal delivery while hospital is 3,800k. Giving a total of 5,800k. This is exclusive of the fees from other professionals. I ran all their tests with a total bill of 650 but I paid 220, discounted bill. You are right. It's about the cheapest in NJ.

MamaTobenna:
Please house. I am scared of something I. What happens if baby has jaundice. I am seriously praying that my child won't have big my first child had jaundice when he was born. That's some serious extra money. Docs said there is nothing I can do to avoid it than to pray that my child does not have it. I know someone mentioned it sometime ago and how they called the social worker when she insisted on leaving withe her baby. Biko who else has any experience with this to share as per implication on costs and all

weaseloo:
I need to hire a car in Houston. Does anyone have a contact or phone number I can call? I am thinking of the Nigerians that run a car hire service which is more affordable. Thanks.

anonymousmum:


Hi Mama T,

There are 2 types of jaundice, the physiological type ( i.e "normal" ) type which typically shows up on the 2nd day and usually clears without any issues within 2 days or so.

The 2nd type is pathological (abnormal) jaundice - which is usually a sign of an underlying problem with the baby's liver/bile clearance mechanism, however there are many causes.

There is not much that you can do before birth really, like your doctor said. All you can do is pray about it...

Also because your first child had it does not mean that your second child is likely to develop it.

Hope this helps

9jabiggurl:


Nothing to worry about mamaT...my son 2nd son had jaundice and was kept in d incubator for 24hrs thereabt and only paid extra $500....it wont cost so much but its best treated....but pray....all the best

MamaTobenna:
Please house. I am scared of something I. What happens if baby has jaundice. I am seriously praying that my child won't have big my first child had jaundice when he was born. That's some serious extra money. Docs said there is nothing I can do to avoid it than to pray that my child does not have it. I know someone mentioned it sometime ago and how they called the social worker when she insisted on leaving withe her baby. Biko who else has any experience with this to share as per implication on costs and all

Airpure:


My Dear I call it Monitoring Spirit and its disgusting.

Flowers:


I had my baby last week and she had jaundice. Bilirubin level was 7 and we were asked to go home first day if we wanted but husband said we should stay till next day. Next morning bilirubin lthy baby is better than worrying about the money my sister. I was scared too at first. You will need to see a pediatrician immediately after discharge for check up next day so pediatrician visit cost should be budgeted for. First child too had it.

MamaTobenna:
Thanks. Will just pray very well and hope for the best. Hope your baby is fine now.

betty1983:
@sayoberry. Congrats on your successful entry. Please a quick question here, I'm flying BA, Lagos - London - Dallas - El Paso. My flight from Dallas to El Paso will be operated by American Airlines. Please can you confirm that I won't be charged for check in baggages on American Airlines. I just need to be double sure, I'll be travelling with my mom and we'll be carrying 4 boxes (2 empty though) for baby shopping. Kindly advise. Thank you.

Airpure:
So I know this is not the tread for it but I need to vent. I totally hate it when people ask me intimate questions about my pregnancy n travel plans like when is my EDD, Sex of my baby in fact yesterday some asked me wen my traveling n I said d month n she asked 4 d date I had to tell her cos it's not in my nature to Lie. (Not that much a saint) I just think it's personal info n people should mind their business. Argggggggg.