Have you resolved this? Did they allow you use another ID card
Mamabella: Hello everyone. I trust you day is going on great . Please I need some clarifications. IF by chance my nigerian passport is at the Canada embassy and I am yet to get it back and I have an appointment for my son US passport here in America . Is it possible I go along to the embassy with the photo copy of my nigerian international passport. Also if going with a photocopy is not possible. Would they accept and recognize our Nigerian drivers license as a means of identification. Please I would appreciate your response as this is what I am currently facing . Thank you
sorry I dont have access to the email for this account
Mamabella: Good day everyone . Hope we all doing great. Please I have just been told to get my refund from okbend and register with Westhouston hospital. Please does any one have d latest final bill paid after bith. I would appreciate if anyone can share details with West houston with me to enable me prepare financially ahead. Thank you.
Oak Bend has closed down their labour and maternity unit apparently. What Dr are you using. you may need to ask them for the fees schedule. I am using Memorial herman for delivery. If its Dr Z then ask him, i met mamas in his waiting room who used West Houston.
Travelled to Houston with Lufthansa and the journey was smooth. No harassment as whether I was preggy or not from the airline so that fear was unfounded. I dont even know why i had it in the first place.
I answered that iwas coming to give birth at POE and was pulled asided ofr secondary questioning. Waited for like 3 hours and then I was interviewed. Really short one. Show us the letter from your Doctor and how much you have?. I did and the interview ended in like 3 mins. He did say I was to make sure I had my receipts with me when next I go to renew my visa.
That said I am in. The waiting game starts.
As an aside I went to Dr Z office and met some other Nigerian preggy mums there. we were like 6 in the waiting room.
Mamabella: Thank you for the response. No mind me . I am already here in d US just dat my Edd would be after d inauguration hence me worry and fear. Thank you again 💓
Look for role models who have what you have and observe them. Ask questions, learn from their mistakes, learn their skills. you can have the best of both worlds.
Animegirl: I have a burning passion to become a wealthy and successful woman, but I'm worried that getting married and having children might force me to put my dreams on hold. I'm concerned that I won't be able to balance family life with my personal ambitions. Furthermore, the societal pressures in Nigeria, combined with the constraints of time and age, are making me feel like I'm already at a disadvantage. My desire for success is strong, but I'm fearful that having a family might mean sacrificing my dreams.
Abeg has anybody used or knows who used Lufthansa to travel for missionary journey recently. HAve their head calm down, i know folks used to complain of them harassing pregnant women travelling to USA through them
Mamabella: Good day . Hope your day is going on great. Please may I ask when booking your ticket . How long was d duration booked for? Is it ok one books 1 month return or one books the whole trip which can be 3 months return ticket . Thank you for yiur kind response .
Mamabella: Goid say everyone. I hope you’re all doing well.
Please I need guidance from mamas who are versed in or have traveled from Lagos to US for birth tourism
1) Does it matter at port of entry whether you’re showing or not? And will it be easier if one goes before belly is showing: it doesn't matter whether you are showing or not. However the officer will ask you how long you are staying and when you answer 2 months they will ask why? you have to say the truth becasue f your luck is not with you that day then you can be turned back. Just be ready to show you can sponsor the trip and treatment
Baby is due in February,but I most likely will give birth in January as i will be going for an elective CS and was wondering about traveling in November or in December at 30 -34weeks
2) How soon can one travel back to nigeria after giving birth? Is 6 weeks after realistic or is this dependent on doctors approval. 6 weeks is normal for women travelling. infact I have seen 4 weeks. But it depends on whether your baby is healthy enough to travel
3) What are the documentations does one need to show at Point of entry? Most times they are most interested in you proving you can pay for the treatment and any other expenses
4) Any suggestions on good and affordable hospital options will really be appreciated as I dont have anyone at the US. what state are you staying going to
My sister there is poverty in the land. Folks are doing their best to manage. That her descision is probably driven by cost as opposed to the drug working better.
Tover: Good day everyone... I am curious, I saw a mother giving her 10-month-old baby a paracetamol tablet, which was cut in half though. I challenged her, saying it's too much for the baby, but her reply was, 'When you start having your own child, you will understand.' I'm curious; I hope the drug isn't too powerful for the 10-month-old baby."
My condolences on your experience. Its a terrible experience for anyone to go through. I thank God you and the family are in a better place now
Acidosis: Congratulations to you and your family. I can’t imagine what you’ve been through! But, I have a few thoughts about your experience at the government hospital.
The same frustrating and bureaucratic system you mentioned is the reason I still can’t forgive myself for my wife’s death at a government (teaching) hospital. My wife and I initially started at a private hospital, where everything was going smoothly until an issue arose, and we had to switch hospitals (that’s a story for another day).
While we were still at the private hospital, we went through a few episodes of threatened miscarriages, intense vomiting (no food stays in her stomach for weeks), and bleeding at different times, yet her pregnancy remained intact. Her experience was tough, and we had to undergo a cervical cerclage at 16 weeks, which was successful at the private hospital.
Because of "that issue," we had to move to a government hospital at 24+ weeks, based on her consultant’s advice and other people's recommendations. On the day she was to deliver, I was, as usual, given a prescription to get Vitamin K1. I searched the entire hospital (which has more than 10 pharmacies), but it was nowhere to be found. I then went to some of the largest private pharmacies in Ikeja, Opebi/Allen, and Ogba (Alpha Pharmacy, Boluke, Healthplus, etc.), but still couldn’t find it. By the time I returned to the hospital, about 2-3 hours later, my wife had already delivered our babies. One of the babies came out pale and needed a blood transfusion. Meanwhile, my wife was still in pain and hadn’t recovered. But thankfully, the husband of a friend my wife made at the ward was able to help with blood test and all. Like my wife, his wife was pregnant and also admitted.
Anyone who has used a government hospital knows that they won’t give a patient even basic medication like paracetamol unless someone is there to pay and get the drug. Throughout the time my wife was admitted to the government hospital, every blood test required me to go get the collection bottle from one location, find a nurse to draw her blood, take the sample to another location, and then return hours or a day later to get the results and bring them to the doctor. I did this every day for a week—I suffered ehn! This was something we never experienced at the private hospital; all we had to do was pay. I hustled for every single thing myself: the blood we needed in case of an emergency after the C-section was gotten from another private blood bank, the RhoGAM injection she was to take after delivery 'cos of her (-) Rhesus factor, and more. It was a horrible experience.
I can’t write out everything here, but one thing is certain: some of the people who advised us to use a government hospital for the "best care" later admitted that "private hospitals are better." The only advice I can give anyone is to follow their heart.
My wife had already delivered our babies before 4 p.m., but they kept her in bed over 5 hours later until she died. During my research, I later learned that the global standard for women who undergo C-sections is to get them moving/walking as soon as possible to prevent blood clots. Want to know how my wife died, according to the hospital? Pulmonary embolism (a blood clot). And guess what happened to the other man’s wife, the friend my wife made? She died two days later in the same hospital.
I’m sharing this here because my wife was a devoted follower of this thread.
Another thing I’ll point out: doctors in both private and government hospitals are often no different. Many of them work in private practice and are rarely available to check on their patients' progress. The consultant who attended to my wife throughout our stay at the private hospital was the same person who performed her C-section. This same doctor works in four additional private hospitals. So, what they do is deliver your baby and then leave. Maybe that’s standard medical practice, I wouldn’t know. However, one thing I’m sure of is that my experience wouldn’t have been as bad in a proper private hospital. A private hospital also wouldn’t have abandoned us the way they did my family. Two nurses who were friends with my wife (she was extremely likable, and everyone loved her during her stay) called to check on us and couldn't hold back the tears. One even laid heavy curses on the doctors cos she knows how they operate. But there was no follow-up regarding the babies’ health and progress. Dem no send anybody papa. Well, I have since moved my family elsewhere. Lessons have been learned in the most painful and devastating way.
Sorry for the long post, and congratulations once again to you and your family.
Debbieeeeeee: Thank God she made it. I’m happy to hear this. I’ve witnessed pregnant women turned back at Houston POE, personally I advise people to avoid that particular POe and Chicago.
BigSib: Good morning house,please am new here and i will like any kind hearted one to please advice me on this,2022 after my first trimester before i knew that i was pregnant lol so along the line the pregnancy became complicated so i applied for emergency but i did not get an earlier date all dates that i was seeing were 2024 i tried to pull all strings but noting change so i now left all to God to take the wheel.Sept was my EDD and baby was about come and my life and my baby's life was in line hmmm but with GOd with me we both survived it and i return the praise and glory to God.so recently i got a mail from the embassy reminding for my appointment for 20224 please what should i do ?should i go and appear at the interview and say what?please help me if you think is a good idea to appear on the appointment day.thank you...
Go for the interview. You can use the visa to go for vacation or something else. besides new appointment is 333k. abeg o.
Also i go vex if the husband enetered USA without her. I hope he followed her on the flight
Bossman: Just saw this and it reminded me of this forum. It’s good to be truthful about our intentions and have enough money to cover the cost of birth. This lady was turned back at Detroit Airport.
Its compulsory.you can't reject the request.they will not allow any non affliated pediatrician in to see your baby.And by law apead must seeyour kidorit becomes child neglect issue
Nnekkyneks: WHAT This is serious. Am still sending them mails o. Infact every one heading to houston and plan to use HCA or memorial Hamman should be ware of Pediarix Medical Group ring it ti them you don't need their services o. Except you want hearing test done. I wish someone warned me ahead. S T A Y clear of pediatrician from Pediarix Medical Group from seeing ur infant they charge $760 per day
I had this same experience when using Memorial hermann. In fact their own is that you cannot bring in another pediatrician while in the hospital. My hidden bills came up to $2850. I wan mad. we finally negotiated a discount of 10%.
Unfortunately you will have to pay as it is a hospital policy. Your doctor should have informed you about it. The pediatrix issue has been on for a while and even the american moms are comlaining. The Drs literally do nothing and they charge $700 ish per child visit.
Nnekkyneks: Hmmmm I just came to share my predicament with pediarix Medics. I uses west houston medical center DrZi and Dr Chamkur. I never knew Pediatrix offered a service other than hearing test, they asked me if I wanted the test done and no. Apparently their PD attended to me so did DR Chamkur. No one asked my consent from Pediatox medics so I had a rude shock when I got a bill for $760 after I had engaged Dr Chamkur and paid him $500 and subsequent hospital visit of $250. Initially we didn't where d bill was coming from till Dr Zi investigated and found out it's a double bill for the same service. Now no one wants to back down.I called Pediarix medics they asked me to send a mail which I did 3weeks agp. But this week they sent another reminder 4 d outstanding bill. Infact I just got off the phone with Dr Chamkur and he said I shud not pay but show them the zero balance he gave me. Pls when u deliver specify u already hv a PD o if not u may hv double bill. I don't know howto get out of this mess.
My personal experience is that most children from polygamous homes actively seek not to recreate such in their own homes. They tend to be the ones most likely to end up as baby mamas or dyfunctional husbands
Also my experience is that Polygamy doesnt reduce promiscuity in men but it increase promiscuity in women especially from wives who do not feel satisfied.
To each their own. My own is that of you want to be polygamous be upfront about it and marry a woman who agrees to it. its dishonest when one partner gets up in the middle of the day and decides they want to be polygamous after commiting to a monogamous relatonshiip.
I travel at 35 weeks. Never had an issue with Delta or Air France. But it depends on your body.
Pls check pg 410, i dropped my own bill breakdown from Memorial hermann there. My own advice is that you hold plenty money. they have many hidden charges that the folks at the front desk don't know about
Please who has the current bill for Memorial Hermann Houston TX and their direct contact email. DR LA has now moved from WHMC to Memorial Hermann though his office has sent the proposed bill for Memorial Hermann but i want to try and re-confirm cz i have been hearing they have increased prices.
Also what's the latest time an expectant mother can fly international (is 34-36 weeks too late?)
I did my 2 kids in Port Harcourt and I ahve never been asked for Nigeria Birth Certificate.
Myfavour22: They actually needed both the US and Nigerian one at the immigration office I did mine (Abuja) The Nigerian one has USA as place of birth, so that works. No complications at all.
My nephew applied for US Student Visa Interview and instead of getting to the point of picking an interview date, it just sai the embassy will contact him. Its this normal? i thought we could pick interview date for student visa like we do for B1/B2 visa
I didn't get my baby passport before I left. I travelled with Emergency Travel Certificate. However make sure you apply and do the biometrics for the passport before you leave, if you can get an appointment at an agency, pls do so. its same day there. A bit expensive but its better to hold it in hand.
You cannot get a first time passport in Nigeria
yansky: Hi, please can I leave the US with my baby when she has her social security number or do I have to wait for her to have her passport?
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