Nerf thanks on behalf of Chicagobound. I can imagine her pensiveness now. But una get liver sha. It's fear of drive by shootings and all what not that removed Chicago from my plans during my last delivery. I have very close friends and folks there but fear still catch me. Good to know there are relatively safe areas there. C
@Chicagobound Pls be careful abeg. Stay away from the no-go areas mentioned here and hope u get settled soon.

chayomastic:
thanks....dt shud be it...i was only being honest.
must everyone be a team player?..isnt there space for the independent critical thinker? there should be a spot for every individual

I had to smile at your honesty Good of you! Like some posters said, team work is very important. Believe me, you can achieve more as a team than as an individual working for these multinationals. They know that, that's why individualism is not sought after. All the best.

ubecharles:
This is a replica of a story that happened in a bank at Owerri about 3yrs ago. hope this was not plagiarized from that toree

I was wondering too! I've heard this story before... Funny thing is the one I heard happened in Delta last year! Now I'm hearing Owerri 3 years ago and the OP's report happening after BVN deadline. For some reason this story is being retold over and over again

Ozycy & Shreknf thank u o. Didn't realise I still need to carry my 35+ weeks Doctors report to Port Health. Make I no go fall my own hand there.
@Shanaka, Pele! What an ordeal... Waiting to hear the full gist. Hotel Apartments would most be more expensive so you can try airbnb listings near your relatives place. I'm not very keen about sharing with strangers(or even sometimes relatives ) to avoid unnecessary quarrels but thats just my opinion.

Nigerians hate their Doctors and I don't understand why. I hear excuses like "they should have passion for human life, be selfless etc" but that's so unfair! Here's an overpopulated country with lack of infrastructure and primary Healthcare. Everyone is struggling but somehow the Doctors should do so without complaining? Yes there are quacks but every profession has its good and bad eggs. Not just medicine. Even kids are sent home when they don't pay school fees. Why are Teachers not merciful to teach them for free? Everybody claiming to be as important but the truth is that Healthcare is essential service. In a life and death situation, you won't remember your latest gadgets or how an Architect is also working very hard etc. These people are under pressure daily. Let me not even go into what I witnessed them go through while I was in University. Maybe things have changed now but back then, medical students were being overstretched. The truth is that the person who authorised this cut isn't going to be using these 15K Doctors. If they aren't flying abroad to treat a headache or check their BP, it's going to be a very well paid (or well settled) Doctor that's looking after them and their loved ones. Someone mentioned Doctors in Oil&Gas companies. Don't even go there. They earn wayyyyy more than 600K and I think it's because these companies value their staff including the Engineers and Chemists etc who need to be in top shape so they pay the Doctors well to maintain the health of their workforce. In the US, Doctors earn crazy money. Nurses and Pharmacists are well paid. I can't say for sure why but I think you will agree that if you heard about someone dying in the US, you can bet that the medical team gave 200% of their ability and beyond! That's a country that values human life and that's why rich folks go there for treatment. I don't know about you guys but I wouldn't want a Doctor earning 15K and seeing up to 100 patients daily to be on duty if my life was in danger. Even when they move to private practice, Nigerians still want them to treat emergency cases without money. Not possible. I always advocate for people to take emergencies to Government hospitals. You cannot eat your cake and have it.
My advice to Doctors, if you can, please make the move to the US or UK or practice in Nigeria where you will be well renumerated and given the tools to work optimally. To whom much is given, much is expected. To whom less is given, less should also be expected.

@ Teefex, I don't think MIHS still accepts non locals. It was comprehensively discussed in part 2 I think. So it's a no go area. Port Health is like the Public Health representative/department of Federal Ministry of Health and they're present in some of the International Airports in Nigeria ie Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt... Im not sure of the other ones. They issue the Government approved Vaccination/Yellow Fever certificates required for certain countries and also Medical fitness to fly letters as I learnt from this thread

shawlar:


Use ur host place of work... although personally, I feel that space is for if an organisation is hosting you
Also use ur hubby as sponsor on the form. You can explain to the VO verbally if you'll be co-sponsoring... Point out the transfers 4rm ur hubby on the statement if necessary
As for the denial, I don't really know cos I've not been denied b4 but I don't think they give explanations to peeps as to why they were denied sha)

Seconded @ Oga Shawlar's suggestion. I think though that you can either fill in the Contact Person OR the Organisation, not both. So it's just one of the radio buttons that can be active. I don't remember ever having to fill in both and I usually use the place I'm staying at i.e Hotel or Host details. I stand to be corrected though.

whiiteroses:
@Dentale, Lool, na them sabi o, na d small contribution wey I fit do na I do so
Hope baby is kicking well

You don try my sister!
Baby is kicking and summersaulting sef. Lol. We are counting down... I will post my story when d time comes. Boring or otherwise. Lol

Thanks @Favouredgal and Shrek. I'm actually flying at 35 weeks plus 5 days which I extrapolated to 36 weeks. So no need to get from my Doctor sef. Good news about Port health. This under 4K package is very juicy o!!! Wish I could change course at this late hour.
@ whiteroses u harsh o so no answer without the embassy and POE story? Some people are embassy "guests" na. Them no get visa problem at all. POE stories are always fun though. My last POE story was too boring to share. I was bored, the CBP guy was bored.. We were done in no time
@Chicagobound, congrats and goodluck with your POE

@Oyibo Pele o. Hope the pain resolves soon.
@Favoured gal, that's more like it! I for fear o. That lots of folks going to Houston are paying so high.. Good to know there's more affordable options.
On another note, this thing with Lufthansa na wa. I love that airline so much but I won't get a fit to fly from my Doctor quoting a different gestational age and me I want to leave at 36weeks. My other option is AirFrance for now since theyre the only other airline that leaves from PH. Can anyone who has used them advise how the experience was? My last experience with Lufthansa was awesome. The moment the cabin crew sighted my big belly, it was pampering all the way until we landed. Lol
Coming back was even better. They were even helping me carry baby sometimes while on board. I would miss that experience.

Oh this is so so sad the way they're laid on the floor. All their plans for the day and dreams for tomorrow.. gone. But I always wonder... Sometimes these folks may have a slim chance of survival. A Doctor hasn't declared them dead at the scene. They might be unconscious with a very slim but valid chance of living. Yet they are left there with people even taking pics of them. No emergency services! I can't remember when last I saw a news report of a fatal accident in a developed country where I didn't sight an emergency vehicle with no photos of the bodies. We have a longgggg way to go. Human life sadly has little value in Nigeria.

Enyinne:
I used Dr Elizabeth baily. She accepted all my test from Nigeria and didn't collect money for my ultrasound which I do weekly from 32 weeks until delivery at 38weeks. I got her when Dr lai rejected me

Lol why the rejection? I didn't know Houston hospitals were that costly. It's unfair sha to pay high Doctor fees when one is arriving at 35 weeks plus. How many weekly checks can be done before delivery? Similar prices and slightly higher for Florida. One Doctor in Hollywood Florida that I called said it's $5000 for his fees alone, when I told him I'll be arriving at 36weeks he said the best that his office can do is $4500. The hospital fee is $5000. Before u add Anesthesia and Paediatric fees, ure approaching 12K. Then if u need NICU, u don enter one chance! Someone made a comment about expensive accommodation in Miami. No be lie! Imagine even airbnb can be upwards of $3000 monthly, let alone hotels. Its the winter season that's why.

A close relative gave birth in Atlanta recently and paid under 7K all inclusive for C-section delivery. Lemme get the breakdown and I'll share

Glory be to God! But na wa o. Not to scare anyone or discredit the Airline, my last flight on Medview some months back was drama! From Port Harcourt to Lagos the plane was "climbing up and down" in the air like in a staircase. Still gives me chills when I remember. Once we landed, they announced a delay for the return flight due to "operational reasons". I sincerely hope all our airlines are well monitored for maintenence etc. Kudos to the crew for averting casualties.

oyin3:
https://www.nairaland.com/post/39628121
@JDqueen
Congratulations on safe delivery,God bless your LO.
I'm a Dec mom in el Paso, using Dr. A, please how exactly did you go about getting your baby's birth certificate so soon? I'm been told it would take about 6weeks, and I'm due back in naija by 1st week of Jan.

You could use vitalcheck website for expedited service. Mine was ready in 8 days. Theres a website for El Paso birth records. U can Google "epcounty birth records". I kept checking it daily after delivery and once I saw my baby's name had been registered there, I went in person to pick it up same day for $23.

Shuoooo!!! Another dragged out argument brewing! Action always happening when I'm at work. Justwise Pele, U have ur work cut out in moderating this thread.
@Olokings everyone cannot be a research specialist. And nobody has got a right to label anyone else as lazy here. By the way, I learnt about Dr. F since late 2012 from a Nigerian work colleague based in Houston. Not everybody heard about him from Nairaland. Like someone rightly pointed out, the most helpful people on this thread have also been the most generous with information. It's usually those with limited or no info that come here posting up and down without adding real value (with the exception of a few)! And of course they get likes from their cliques (boarding school things) egging them on.
Some might think that is what keeps this thread alive but I disagree. People telling their stories, giving reviews and being real helpful to others is what keeps the thread alive. Not being sarcastic and downright rude to others or chasing "agents" up and down as if Justwise can't do his thing by himself.
Neks says the truth in that if I volunteer any info here, the first thing some folks will do is find out how long I've been on Nairaland and if not long enough, then I must be an agent .
I don't care about cliques. It's allowed to form one. Me, I'm a bona-fide soloist by choice. But saying you haven't noticed bullying on this thread means must be clueless or one of bullies yourself. Live and let live people! Let's enjoy this thread abeg.

Choi!!! See olodo! He cannot boast of 2 brain cells! That's what happens when your time up for doing NG evil! May God make my "enemies" as foolish as this mumu kidnapper!

Congrats Chicagomum God pass them! If they like make dem stamp u for 10 weeks. I'm sure you'll be out of there before then. Afterall see Ozycy's testimony! South Africa people will stamp you for ONE day after your planned departure! Like say person wan stay forever before. Wishing u a successful and eventfree delivery. Glad this thread is back to normal now. More fun than reading pages of worthless arguments.

IzonOwei:
OTHER COMPANIES WOULD COME THAT CAN WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY...I HOPE YOU KNOW SHELL IS NOT THE ONLY OIL PRODUCING COMPANY IN THE WORLD... ....SHELL HAS ACTUALLY CAUSED SO MUCH PROBLEMS FOR OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES..JUST THAT OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN SO FOOLISH SO AS NOT TO DEAL WITH THEM.... ....

Bros please tell this tale to Warri people and let's hear their feedback. Since Shell left, that place has become a wilderness for business. Even the "oil servicing" companies that were surviving on Shell contracts are complaining. Which IOC will come to Bayelsa when your people have frustrated another one out for no valid reason? D same cane wey dem take beat 1st wife still dey under bed o. Shell cannot employ ALL graduates of producing communities. Make una dey make noise for NNPC, Agip, Total, Mobil, Chevron and d likes.

Na wa I don't even understand both of them. The woman didn't address rhe paternity of the child, and despite the man beating her and neighbours feeding here she doesn't want the marriage dissolved because she is still "in love" with him. See confusion. I'll hazard a guess that she's the lying party between both of them. If she's really hurt, she should let him go. Suspicious woman! By the way, herbalist and witch doctors are not the same o.

Congrats Onelove! Good for you that all your "spices" were spared from the dog's Barking. Lol. Kindly come back later and tell us how it went with your delivery experience.

I clearly understand Chicagomum's point. Justwise raised the issue of the difference between personal reviews and 3rd party reviews. I also did, as some others too. She's responding in line with Justwise's request for suggestions on how to put this whole brouhaha behind us. On the other hand, I appreciate Nef's point and the importance of reviews warning you of what you may expect if you use a certain practitioner. Very important, afterall many of us look out for negative reviews before purchasing a product. Moreso when it's an issue of life and death.
So in the end, we may not be able to limit reviews to personal experiences afterall. Especially when they can potentially save lives. However, a 3rd party review on cost and accommodation is another matter.
At end, it may come to depend on Justwise's judgement to separate the wheat from the chaff. Just like it was in part one.

OP thanks for this. I had a good laugh!!!

We need to laugh jare. Too much back and forth with no headway. Guess we will await JW's decision on this.
Nef, that's a good one o. Some people are looking for how to fatten their babies up. You're allowed to be orobo for now

nefertitiram:
Even before JW new policy, we don kukuma de hoard info.
Justwise, please temper justice with mercy and listen to the plea of the wailers. Sharing can be at our own discretion.

Me I sha know I will not share or respond to suspicious PMs. Infact, you must show me your preggie test result, ultrasound picture and picture with baby bump in front of POE before I will offer to help any acclaimed mama. (Shoutout to Neks31 and firttymum for the inspiration).

After ascertaining your genuine-ness, you will also fill out a non disclosure agreement notarized by a notary public in US before I reveal.

Kikikikiki, e don bad like that o!

You cannot be serious! Lolll Chaiii!!!
How's ur princess?

Lolll na today!!! What about the ones that strip naked and swear? Some people take things to the extreme when situations don't go their way. It may be a simple break up I.e. It's been fun but I'm sorry I can't be with you anymore as I'm ready to settle down with someone I love". It happens! People should learn to move on without cursing! If men were cursing us too, it will be worse o. Cos some girls are not smiling when it comes to using and dumping guys. I said some, not all. Even if the guy was truly cruel about it, why curse?

Op, this is a non issue. The lady has a right to find out the backstory but it's not enough to stop the wedding proceedings. Look carefully and this same curser may keep pinging the guy later to "remain friends" smh

OP I salute your determination! Imagine, less than one month post NYSC and you're not taking it easy at all. Your hardwork will be rewarded. I couldn't help laughing at some parts though. Loll. Cold calls usually don't work for job searches o. Please rest your feet dear. As some have mentioned, practice and keep practicing aptitude tests. Apply to as many companies as you can online. At least with a 2.1, your options are somewhat less restricted. Also referrals help too. Talk to your friends, family, neighbours, Church or Mosque members and spread the word that you're looking for a job. You never know where the opportunities will come from. All in all don't give up. Keep pushing and you'll reach your goals. God speed!

Hi Justwise, is it possible to distinguish reviews from advertising? For example, if a mum (or expecting mum) is using or has recently used a Doctor and Hospital, o think it's fair to give the reviews openly with costs too. On the other hand, if anyone finds a good deal but hasn't used them, it may be seen as advertisement. I understand it will be difficult to distinguish them but we've got to try. I have been scrolling for some pages back and we're still on this issue. It's distracting from the purpose of this thread really. Kudos to all those who have shared their visa interview and entry stories in the midst of it all. Kindly consider this. I used Doctor esparati on my first delivery and it was a fabulous experience. But not everyone can/wants to go to El Paso. The freedom of choice matters especially as I don't see any other hospital or agent advertising at rhe moment.

I'm also not sure how it will sit with the Admin if a duplicate thread is opened and then everyone here migrates there. Although we have a right to freedom of information and expression, I forsee a situation where that thread will be "suppressed"

I understand the point to ure making o. Business is Business but at same time.

Looking forward to coming back here sometime later and seeing that we've all moved on from the arguments and counter arguments on a positive note. Wishing all the October/November mamas a safe delivery ahead.

On another note, it's actually true that this thread shows as the first two results when you Google "giving birth in USA", before rhe wiki page. Lol. I experimented with a number of public PCs and friends phones, it was the same. I'm not in Nigeria at the moment. I think it's a good thing for Nairaland though.

Choi!!! Nigerians can argue for Africa sha! . No be fight! OP never claimed to know it all. Rather he asked for informed opinions to strengthen the write up. There's no need to be boiling because your tribe is portrayed differently from what you think or how it really is. Someone even claims OP came to glorify Urhobo. Lol. Let's learn to state our points logically without recourse to disguised insults and condescending talk.

@ OP, this was refreshing to read. Nice write up. Thanks also to everyone who has improved on the write up by giving their points of view in a non combative manner.

Urhobo Wado!
Agbon Wado!
Isoko Wado!
Okpe Wado!
Nigeria Wado!!!

OP I have a toddler too. About same age as urs. Please for now, don't place too much emphasis on what's healthy or not. Eating fries won't make him obese if he grows up to be an active child. It won't clog his young arteries either. I've seen fellow parents unintentionally underfeeding their kids cos they were counting good and bad calories. Let him eat cake if he likes it. Let him sit at the table when u or other family members are eating. It may help to get him curious and taste more options. All the best

Late to the party.

@OP, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say watch your back. So many red flags in the story and explanations. Be careful. Some scenarios were just too weird to be innocent. I don't believe the explanations at all but that's just my 2 kobo opinion. You appeared to be so afraid of a breakup that you were willing to lean towards anything that will preserve this relationship even though it may not be worth preserving. All I can say at this point is that I truly wish u the best as you're a trusting fellow. I hope you won't come back with Part 2 of this story before or after the wedding.
Cheers

Wow! What is wrong with someone creating a thread and posting pictures?? What a bunch of useless haters patrolling this thread. Stay the hell off if you're not interested in the OP's post and go take some more of your haterade. Nonsense!
@OP, kindly post more pictures and crash the servers if you like. It is your prerogative and nobody's business.

chimchim1: thank you very much. i am on the site right now and its really helpful

You can also check West Boca Medical Centre in Boca Raton in South Florida. They often deal with international patients. Website is http://www.westbocamedctr.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspx. They have a one day package plan for under $2000 but i think it excludes epidural/anaesthetist services. It also excludes the OBGYN and Paediatrician fees. You can give them a call for details of the total package.