@tenic09 and seemorejoy, any update on ur visas?

God will grant you both favour.

seemorejoy:
@isysleek my wife is also due in May and will be going April that's if she is approved visa. I'm sure we can rub mind together if that's OK with you.

@tenic I hope you have not abadone me. Because I have not heard from you in a while.

@raii. Really sorry for your denied pls try one more time and pls try and go alone don't attach anyone to go with you. I'm sure they will consider this time.

@Bloggerina,still waiting for your response to my post about accommodation(very affordable one) very close to whmc;and how did u go abt BC,passport and visa for your baby?

isysleek:
@bloggerina!! Finally I get to hear from you. Pls do you know of accommodation(very affordable one o) very close to whmc? I would most likely be needing it. And how did u go abt BC,passport and visa for your baby?

Anyone who knws of affordable accommodation near whmc should holla as well.

Morning everyone. Please I'm looking for accommodation around WHMC. I have heard of intown suites on this thread before. Pls how do I contact them and is there any other accommodation close to WHMC. Pls someone help. Refer me to any page or anyone's post and I am willing to go back to read. Pls! Pls!! Pls!!! Thank you.

Mid April 2015

zeezahbee:
when are you arriving ?

@bloggerina!! Finally I get to hear from you. Pls do you know of accommodation(very affordable one o) very close to whmc? I would most likely be needing it. And how did u go abt BC,passport and visa for your baby?

Anyone who knws of affordable accommodation near whmc should holla as well.

bloggerina:
Hello mama, sorry pls, I've not been able to send emails on my phone latetly so I couldn't reply your pm. what's up?

@tenic09 and @seemorejoy, visa will be granted in Jesus name. I look forward to hearing your success stories and planning with you. Keep me posted.

tenic09:
Am also due in may...leaving April as well...though am still counting on God's favour for my visa approval

Dr Jeanie Huynh is obgynh@yahoo.com

If you read thru from page 100 to this last page, you will see many contact info for hospitals and docs in Houston...infact Texas as a whole

dayonuel:
Hi all,

Many thanks for the useful information here.
My wife and I are planning to have our first baby in the US; Oak Bend, Sugar land Houston Methodist or in West Houston medical hospital to be precise. I have tried to get in touch with couple of doctors to no avail.
Can any on e help with the emails of any of these doctors to enable us engage them? Dr Funsho Fagbohun, Dr Geoffery Zimmerman, Dr Ubesie, Dr Daniel Antosh Or Dr Jeanie Huynh.

My email is dayonuel@gmail.com

Many thanks

@Fruitfull1, this oakbend hospital is looking good o. Please how do I contact the doctor and hospital. Since its in Richmond just like WHMC, would like to make a comparison.

Thanks.

fruitfull1:
@PHEMA meeehnnn! I thruway yanch give you. loool. congratulations are in order. I hope I will be able to plan that well in February . I have not made up my mind about hospital sha

@ flowers I got this mail from dr Ziworitin's office;


ESTIMATED COST FOR OB CARE AND DELIVERY AT OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER RICHMOND, TX
Doctors Fee:
Initial Visit……………….…$190.00
Lab Tests…………….……...$270.00
Vaginal Delivery……….$2,200 High risk-$2,400
cesarean section……….$2,600 High risk- $2,800

Hospital Fees:
Hospital Charge for vaginal delivery……..$2,300
Hospital charge for c-section-$3,500
Pediatrician ………..…….$320

Other Fees:
Anesthesia for Epidural in labor……….$850
Anesthesia for c-section…………$950

Estimated Total cost for Vaginal delivery:…………………..$6,130
Estimated cost for cesarean delivery……………………….$6,630

Yours truly

DamaZiworitin, MD FACOG

OB PACKAGE PRICES

MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND
Normal Vaginal Delivery $3,969.00
C-Section $5,895.00
METHODIST SUGAR LAND
Normal Vaginal Delivery $2,538.00
C-Section $3,780.00

WEST HOUSTON
Normal Vaginal Delivery $2,500.00
C-Section $4,000.00

OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Normal Vaginal $2,300
C-section $3,500

I hope this answers you Houston questions

Congrats Phema!

Please April 2015 bound Houston mamas, holla o. Due in May but leaving April and using WHMC by God's grace.

@ petme13, pls I sent u an email. Would appreciate if u can respond. I intend to use whmc and dr. Huynh as well. I've tried to contact bloggerina severally since she used same(sent email and mentioned her here) but no response.

Pls petme13,respond. Thanks.

quote author=Flowers post=28331781]

Thanks sis, I will do mine in the US then.[/quote]

Hello everyone. Pls I have a question. Checking stop over flight to Houston on united airline and I saw "Lagos to Frankfurt to Newyork to Houston. And it showed that at Frankfurt, we change planes and at newyork, we change planes. My question: is POE going to be Newyork or Houston. Pls gurus in the house, pls respond. Thank you.

So sorry Raii. I feel u shuld try one more time. I knw it's hard but u can try. Also Canada.

Please where is bloggerina o! Sent u email but no response. Pls I need 2 contact u asap as I plan 2 use whmc and d doc u used. Got an email from d doc but don't understand d prices quoted there o...to many Lil things. pls help a sister and reach out to me. Thanks.

raii:
My fellow mamas. My visa was denied again so I shall be bowing out of the team american baby race.

I was also thinking Canada but the process and fees is quite cumbersome. But if anyone knows how to go about it I am willing to listen.

Southern Regional in Riverdale is 6500 womanly and 10k cs.

odtaiwo:
Morning People,

I would start by saying a big thank you to all of you that have contributed...you guys have been invaluable....please dont stop being the wonderful people you guys have been. (Just know there are people like me that have learnt a lot from you people)

It looks like Gwinnett Medical have increased their prices i got this from them last night


[i]Gwinnett Medical Center does not offer package pricing for deliveries.

Prices are based on level of care and length of stay. On average, patients who experience a normal vaginal delivery and remain in our facility for 2 days incur charges from $8,000 to $10,000.

Patients who deliver by caesarian who remain in our facility for 4 days incur charges from $15,000 to $25,000.

Please note that these are estimated charges only and as previously stated, charges are based on level of care and length of stay. These prices include well baby care only and additional charges will be added if your baby is cared for in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Receiving care in our Neonatal Unit will also result in a separate bill from Gwinnett Neonatology.

Uninsured patients will be eligible for a total discount of 40% for facility fees only providing payment is posted to your account within 30 days of your discharge date.

Anesthesia will bill separately and often offer discounts if their fee is paid up front. You may contact them directly: American Anesthesiology 866-507-5244.

Physician fees are also separate. If you do not have a physician, you may contact our referral line at 678-312-5000.

Final charges are non-negotiable beyond the 40% discount that is available 30 days post discharge. Personal checks will not be accepted as a form of payment. Payments must be made by credit card or certified funds.

Does anyone have information about Southern Regional (Emory)?

@pattyreal, my office uses UBA HQ for all our transactions so I just called our relationship manager there and he said no. Went to the branch at awolowo road ikoyi 2day and they are also not selling.

@upgradedmom, thanks. I'll try them. Heard of Diamond too.

pattyreal:


Ahhh if u called headoffice & dey said no. Na him b say dem just stop am. Cos she applied since last week @ festac branch & she was given. Mayb cos of d increase in dollar! Wow dis is serz ooo. Bt it's just on mon I went there na! I'll advise u go urself dan calln.

Hi, please which branch of UBA did she get it? I contacted headoffice and they said no. Please let me know.

pattyreal:


Pls UBA still do. Ma sis inlaw got hers yestrday cos she's travelling nxt week. So mine will wait.

@bloggerina, please I sent u a mail. Would like to use whmc and d same dr u used. Please respond to my mail. Thanks.

bloggerina:
Hello,
I stayed with family but pls if you eventually get details of accomodation near WHMC I'd be interested pls. Thanks

In other news,dollar is now 180 cos of this crude oil thingy that has reduced. This has nothing to do with the upcoming holidays. The chances of it coming down is unlikely. So it's best to buy now. Just tot to share.

UBA doesn't do PTA anymore. Just called a friend that works there.

But I heard Diamond still does PTA.

pattyreal:


UBA, Zenith & Access r selling. As @ mon d price was 174.78 4 UBA, Access was 175... Raii hw far wit ur visa? where r u headed 2 nw? Houston, atlanta or MIHS?

Hi Rable, still haven't heard from him.

rable:

Please let me know if u eventually got him, want to use d same hospital ve already communicated with them and was given a quote of 6500 for womanly del.thanks

@babababy, congrats. Please how do I contact you. Tried sending a PM but not working. I need details of how you got the passport, SSN, birth cert and nigerian passport. I intend using Wyckoff as well.

Babababy:
Good morning beautiful people,some good news from my end. My wife put to bed on Thursday 0605 eastern,it's a girl !! Mother and daughter are doing great (natural birth).
They were discharged yesterday Saturday,after two nights at the hospital. The hospital is the same one wckykoff heights medical center , we signed a contract during registration and deposited $5000 ,we were giving a total bill of $6500.

The package included,all the pregnancy test ,two scans,delivery and two days hospital stay.she had a total of 6 antenatal visits,and we paid $50 per visit cash. So technically we have a balance of $1500 to pay, but we were told the account woman wasn't on duty Saturday,so we a expect a bill Monday.

My wife was pretty much happy with the medical attention she got. Let me know if any more details is needed from me. As for me,I will join the mid November, work is just unforgiving at the moment,and I have to hold all my excitement down.

Fruitilicious:


Check pages 24 and 25

Thank you @Fruitilicious

Hello everyone, pls still waiting for info on hospitals in Tennessee, Maryland and Newyork. Any1 with info abt these places, pease help. Called the PG hospital and Laurel regional in Maryland and got a bill for 10k. I fainted! Pls help o! Thank you.

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. Read from page 1 to 223! *phew* Got my visa on Wednesday and interview went thus:

VO: Good morning
me: Good morning
VO: So why are you going to maryland?
me: to spend xmas with my cousin and his family
VO: Wat does ur cousin do?
me: XYZ
VO: Wen last did u see ur cousin?
Me: 2009
VO: Who is paying for ur trip?
me: my husband
VO: Wat does he do and where does he work?
me: XYZ
VO: How much does he earn?
Me: XYZ
VO: wat do u do and where do u work?
Me: XYZ
VO: How much do u earn?
me: XYZ
VO: Have u travelled outside nigeria b4?
Me: Yes..UK
VO: How many times?
ME: Just once.
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No
VO: Are you expecting at this time?
Me: Yes
VO: are u going to give birth in the US?
Me: Not on this trip
VO: When are u due?
Me: May nxt yr.
VO: If you are going to give birth in the US, u need to come out strait with me. I need to explain the implication of birthing in the US to u. u will need to have a correspondence with a doc and a hospital and have a plan to pay ur bills. If i give u d visa and u travel without these, the pple at the border are not nice at all and will send you back.
Me: I understand but I have not decided. Wen I go for xmas, I will check for hospitals and see if anyone meets my budget.
VO: ok. With all u have said, I will believe you and issue ur visa.
Me: ok
VO: u can pick up ur visa at this address on Monday.
Me: Thank you.

Please I would like to know if anyone has information on Hospitals in Maryland, Dallas and Tennessee(Nashville). These are the likely places I would stay wen I travel.

Thank you.