Mohammedisa:
Please what the best way to get to the hotel from the airport,will my Uber app work in Brazil ?

Your uber app will work but don’t rely on it too much as it might start rejecting your Nigerian card or requesting CPF.

There are taxis at the airport. They have a stand where you’ll check your distance, calculate your fare and pay before you start your trip. They are more reliable for foreigners who do not speak Portuguese.

Cousin9999:
Those of you who gave birth in Brazil, are you happy with your decision?

Absolutely

walkbrazil4k:
Break down in naira: XE app

Rent:1000 reais=77,500naira/month

Electricity:200 reais=15,500naira

Water:200reais =15,500 naira

Business Tax(micro):56 reais =4,300 naira

Internet :120reais (120mpbs)=9,300 naira

Cooking Gas:95 reais =7,300 naira

Gasoline :7reais=543(liter)

Plate of food :12reais= 930 naira

Groceries :700reais =54,300 naira

Current black market rate is 105/108 Naira to 1 reas not 77naira

beautyuche:
No body seem to answer any question here.
Please can we have a break down on the following
Hospital fee
Dr Fee
Pediatrician fee
Scan fee
Accommodation fee.....
Sum thing we can work with please.

Or recommend Hospitals or best city for this type of journey.

The cost of private hospitals vary from one hospital to the other . You can either start out by emailing the one you want and they’ll send you their brochure and costs breakdown OR you reach out to an Obstetrician who will suggest hospitals to you (usually the ones they are registered with).

The hospital costs will not include the obstetrician, birthing doctor & team’s or any surgery & emergency treatment fees so you’ll have to to ask them to give you a cost for this so you’ll know how much in total to budget.

Most of the obstetricians will require you to book a consultation with them before they give you any information at all. The consultation can be online but make sure to find one who speaks English.

Generally the total cost ranges from R$16,000 - $R21,000 in São Paulo depending on the hospital you decide to use and how far gone you are.
Cost of scan varies too depending on lab, from R200 - R300
For accommodation, Use the Airbnb app to check what you find suitable and costs. You’ll find as low as R$500 per month but might not be what you want. For a decent one, maybe R$1200-R$2000 per month.

Popular Hospitals
Hospital e Maternidade Albert Einstein
Hospital e Maternidade São Luiz
Hospital e Maternidade Santa Maria
Hospital e Maternidade Sepaco

Hello mummies,

Please what’s the easiest and fastest way to wean a baby? We are 18 months, feeding on demand day and night. I tried aloe vera but didn’t work and I don’t have the option of leaving the baby at a family member’s. Please advise, thank you.

Sandy04:


Hi Ajokeomo
If I need to pay for accommodation via booking or Airbnb how do I go about the payment with a debit card ?
They seem to be requesting for only credit cards and won’t take cash

Hello,

You can book on Bookings.com with at pay at the reception with your mastercard. For airbnb, you’ll need a credit card truly. I’ll send you a PM now

Ijaay83:


I need help on how to apply for visa for birthing purpose. What kind of visa should I get? I intend to use a private hospital and pay my bills.

You’ll apply for normal tourist visa, there is no visa category for birthing purposes.

kisibo:


recently ok to fly?... pls tell me more about that

Okay, so everyone traveling from Naija to Brazil will have to certify that they are “Okay to Fly”. You do that with your airline few days before you travel (to save time) or the day you’re traveling at your airline’s office at the airport. You’ll need your passport (visa) for that.

jennagoo:
Good morning house and Thanks for still keeping the thread active.... Please can anyone share their POE experience in Sao Paulo airport for pregnant women? What questions where you asked, how did you dress, was the pregnancy obvious to the immigration officers etc. I hope to travel by end of March. Thanks and looking forward to your response

Mine was 2019, zero issues. Wore leggings and a big sweatshirt, passed immigration without realizing it. I’ve had a number of friends go through recently and they had no issue whatsoever. As long as you have a valid visa (and recently ok to fly and covid test )they have no issues with you.

omoba86:
How much is this?

25k

Fairly used baby high chair. brazilian brand. premium high chair description • ideal highchair for babies up to 15 kg • removable padding • laminated plastic padded seat and back • removable tray with 3 adjustment positions • 5-point seat belt • 2-seat safety belt height adjustment • high-strength injected plastic structure • dismountable chair: more compact packaging • certified product dimensions height 103cm width. 69cm comp. 85cm weight. 5,200kg


N25,000

Baby Car Seat for sale. Purchased Brand New but Baby won’t sit in it so it’s as good as brand new.
Price N25,000
Location: Ikota, Lagos.

centuryman:


Are you saying you withdraw reais or even dollars from Brazilian ATMs with a Naira denominated ATM? Is this what you mean?

Yes, I withdraw reas with GTB naira mastercard. Other Nigerian denominated mastercards might work too. The issue with naira mastercards now is the limit. As at 2019 and early 2020, the limit was higher so I could withdraw as much reas as I needed.

With the spending limit, you can limit your naira mastercard to minor POS purchases only while you use your dollar card for major withdrawals.

Also, when you want to use POS and they ask “Debito ou Credito”. You need to respond “Credito” even though our cards have “Debit” written on them.

slimanyd:


Nope. I think10% only applies in a situation when u accept to change it to reas at travelex but you can easily use ur gtb dollar card to make Withdrawals without any charges through the atm. Let's await some more information as regards the best way to manuevre the scenario sha from the profs in brazil.
And moreover , Can't one send the fund to a family in naija and the person use western union to send such amount to brazil while the receiver gets same amount of money in cash without issues of exchange rate cheating.

You are right, 10% does not apply to withdrawals made at the ATM, GTB however charges for all withdrawal transactions made. I know for naira card, they charge N1,200 for every withdrawal transaction, no charges for POS usage. I’m not sure how much they charge on dollar card.

What I used to do is withdraw the amount I want to use at once to avoid multiple charges. I also use POS a lot, even street vendors have POS (not all). GTB naira to reas rate is usually low, very close to the official rate.

The BDC rate is also not fixed, it differs depending on who you are buying from and also depending on official rate at the time.

slimanyd:


Does this law still applies ? And how are you coping with the Nigeria restrictions of 100$/ month thingy , Just be curious abeg. Make person no go make mistake enter finish , To withdraw money no go turn super story .

Get GTB Dollar Card, the limit is higher. There are also BDC guys you’ll give Naira (not physical cash) and will give you reas, I don’t know if they are in Joinville o.

Oh Okay. The cost of the apartment you screenshot might be reasonable for a comfortable apartment then since it’s Joinville. I know the contracts are mostly up to 30 months but you might be lucky to get one for 12 months, it’s not impossible.

Regarding CPF, you would be eligible to apply for CPF. You’ll use your airbnb address for your CPF application or any other application you might want to do. You need CPF for almost everything.

You’ll definitely be eligible to stay in the apartment you screenshot since it’s already available for you to book as a foreigner. I was only concerned about the price and if it’s conducive if it were in São Paulo but since it’s Joinville, it might be. You can ignore my previous post since you won’t be in SP. As for the cost discrepancy, I don’t know what’s happened.
Again, you don’t need any special documents (asides CPF) for short term stays but if it’s long term, documents and contracts are mostly are required.

For more housing options, you can download WebQuarto.

slimanyd:


Location is joinville. And the long term contract- Is it like paying for a year rent or more.

2ndly about Airbnb , Would one be eligible to get the CPF number through such route cos I read one will need that number during application of childbirth registeration for citizenship .

3rdly , Staying in the hotel for more than a week won't be feasible cos it's highly costly ,check some price online which is a bit high.

Lastly , Those apartment I screenshot above , Is it that we won't be eligible to stay there even if the money ain't a problem at all cos we are tourist without documents or what. Need more enlightenment . Thanks.

Which state in Brazil are you looking at? (I don’t know where Ville is). I can only talk about São Paulo and accommodation in São Paulo is not easy to get. Most require long term contract and some other documents you may not have as a tourist so your best bet would be Airbnb. An alternative would be if you can get someone in Brazil who is willing to get a place for you or “vouch” for you directly to a landlord.
You might be able to find somewhere for that price on airbnb depending on location and how conducive the place is.
It’s also possible for you to look around when you get there but language might be a barrier except you speak Portuguese.

slimanyd:
Adjo10 and all good samaritans in brazil. Your input is needed

Was checking for some outlet rentals , and I saw this price R$507 per month which is around 40k naira per month , but on clicking on contact free , was redirected to booking . Com website. And the price tag on booking .com was actually way way above the price tag there , almost. Around 200k naira sef . Why the discrepancies ma.


The second picture is the price tag I saw when I was redirected to booking.com

Need more explanation . Thanks. And again. Which is preferable in terms of accomodations considering the preferred destination location is to be in ville. Should one just come in first with a week accommodation and then start checking up on real ones once one lands there . And again. The price u saw in the first picture , Is it still feasible to get an apartment of such price tag in ville . Thanks.

Nwebele:
I went there today. They insist I must get an appointment

I sent you a PM.

It must be due to COVID-19. I just learned that all tourist Visas (90 days) resumed counting on the first week of November, before then they stopped counting due to covid restrictions. You may have more time if that’s the case.
Alternatively, you can extend your visa but they won’t do it until a week to expiration.

Nwebele:
I have applied but couldn't get any appointment as it has been overbooked on Policia Federal website. My Police report will expire this month endand my visa in 3 weeks time. Is there anyone here who knows how else I can get a quicker appointment or any city I can walk in and submit without appointment. Please kindly assist if you do

I didn’t have to book an appointment when I applied, I just walked in to submit. I’m not sure what the protocol is now due to Covid but if you are in São Paulo, you can just go to Policia Federal in Lapa to submit. Also, usually you should get Priority you’re applying with your baby’s documents.

Nwebele:
Hi everyone,

I had my baby three weeks ago in a private hospital in Brazil.

I got the visa without any interview. My husband actually submitted all our passports. We collected visa within 4 days. I had to go in person to sign for collection. I was already 32 weeks gone.


I have done the birth certificate, the RG and will soon collect the the Brazilian passport.

My challenge is how to apply for resident permit now.

Has anyone applied by themselves or you have to pay agents to do that for you. The language barrier is a big challenge for me.

Those who recently did theirs should kindly guide as I have to leave Brazil before my 90 days expires.

Thanks

Congratulations on your baby.

You don’t need an agent, you can follow the link techspot provided. You can also reach out to non government organizations that assist immigrants near you, they usually have people who speak English and will help arrange all the documents required for your PR application at no cost.
Once you apply, you get a protocol that will grant you 6 months stay so you don’t have to worry about your 90 days expiring or leaving hurriedly once you apply.

Samsgirl:
pls help a Ftm out pls.

Check out Amalbotanicals on IG, it’s a Nigerian brand and their products are organic and very nice. They also provide free consultation before you purchase any product for your baby

I agree with ChavivaBrown. There is Gas/Bowel movement discomfort which is very normal and which i think is the issue as explained by Kokaiye. My baby has the same and we were given gas drops at the hospital. I use that for her and do the bicycle exercise which helps her to pass gas and poop. The grunting and discomfort stops as soon as she passes the gas or poops.
Colic is more intense stomach pain and from what I’ve learned if a baby cries for 3 hours continuously for no apparent reason and is inconsolable, if this happens at least three times a week at almost the same time of the day, then most likely the baby has colic.

Surulady:
oh I thought I was the only one on this,exactly the discomfort they display is what is disturbing me I really...and I notice it’s becomes more if they don’t poo for like 2days especially my son. What can I give or do to make him poo easily?

It’s quite common. It’s said that they grow out of it with time and some suggest gripe water. You can do a little research on gripe water. I’m exclusively breastfeeding so I’m just going to let her grow out of it. Our Dr appointment is tomorrow, I’ll also ask her.

Surulady:
Good day mamas? Pls help a first time mom,,what makes babies to have this type of struggling movement especially when they are asleep, my kids does it especially my son like he’s fighting sometimes does it and cries..am kinda scared I thought it was the navel thing I’ve been treating it as I was taught with lamp and cloth..any mom with idea of what it could be and how to manage it?

My baby is having the same and she’s only two weeks. Grunting and stretching a lot while sleeping ...but she doesn’t cry. I googled it and it says babies do this when they are learning bowel movements and passing gas, that it’s normal and will stop overtime. I still find it disturbing as she appears very uncomfortable when she does this.

BS BS!

I had my baby on the 24th of November 2019. I was scheduled for induction at 41 weeks if my baby didn’t come before then. I didn’t want to be induced because I learned that the pain is worse with induction and I’m such a wuss when it comes to pain. I tried everything to naturally induce, pineapple, long walks, activating labor exercises but nothing worked. I didn’t have the slightest pain, even throughout my pregnancy, I didn’t have braxon kicks or false labor just back pain when i sit so low. From 40weeks , I was checking in at the hospital every two days to monitor the baby and have my cervix checked and at 41 weeks, I was admitted to be induced. I was already dreading the pain and prayed to God not give me any pain I can’t bear. The induction tablet was inserted in my vagina and was expected to kickstart labor, I was tensed especially seeing other women in labour crying and screaming. I asked my friend that shey this is how I will be screaming too when the thing starts and the hospital said no epidural, I was like “my own have meet me today “.
Surprisingly, labor didn’t start, my friend had gone through the same process to have her baby so I asked her when she went into labor after insertion, she said it took a while that when the thing will hit me ehn, I will know. I was like Okay...
6 hours later, no sign of labour and they had to insert another... long story short, I was there for 3 days having the pills inserted every 6 hrs combined with taking several walks and dancing. I had a total of 6 pills inserted. It was emotionally draining especially seeing other women come in and leaving me there to have their babies. I was also tired of all the insertions and cervix checks. The last attempt was Pitocin drip, I had heard that pitocin causes excruciating pain as soon as passed but I didn’t mind, I was already tired. They passed the drip, Pitocin no work o, I even slept and woke up. After a while some doctors and nurses walked up to me, checked cervix, still closed. They told me I would have to undergo CS for the baby’s safety and I agreed immediately. I told my husband and my mum. My mum was trying to calm me saying I shouldn’t be scared, I was like no shaking jor, I’m not scared. I was wheeled into the theatre within 15 mins, the fear that grabbed me as soon as we entered ehn. I was alone but I had called my friend and she was still on her way. They first chook me about 6 needles on my spine(maybe I’m exaggerating lol) but I kept telling myself that if i move, that’s the end o. I can’t explain how I felt after the anesthesia started kicking in, helpless to say the least, I managed to tell the Anesthetist that I was hungry, he said “right now? no no no”. I was placed on oxygen and felt a little better. I suddenly felt nothing but closed my eyes cos of fear. My friend had come in and I heard her ask me if i can feel anything, that was when I opened my eyes, I said no. They brought out my beautiful baby looking like her dada, cleaned her and put her on my chest, best feeling ever. Nine days post delivery and I can barely feel my CS pain.
I wish everyone here safe delivery of their LOs and send baby dusts to TTC mamas. May God answer all our prayers.

Cappo Jeniluv BS submitted, Congratulations to you and all November mommas on the delivery of your LOs.

Finally ooo! Lol, thank God. Thank you

kokaiye:
Finally!!!! Congratulations dear.

Thanks a lot!

gratefulme40:


Congratulations to you and your family
Welcome to your princess

Thank you!

Mummy4life1:
Congratulations ma'am

Thank you!

Jeniluv:
Ooohhhhhh,so good to hear that our princess has arrived...am so so happy for you dear...God will keep and protect her...Congratulations teamie...