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dazzing:
BIRTHING EXPERIENCE DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS in Ontario
Hello ALL, especially to mums expecting later this year after most of the travel ban has been lifted. A summary of my second time experience. I already highlighted the hospital I used in the uploaded pic above.

Immigration experience: I won’t bore you with the details of how I came during the lock down, but I will say attention should be paid to the rules of entering all countries/airspace, esp. Canada. I met those and got in.

At Canada, I met the first immigration lady, who asked purpose of traveling, I answered non-emergency medical reasons, specifically birthing. She asked why I needed to come to Canada for that. And I explained its better system here, and I got family here, so I prefer having my kids close to family. She transferred me to the inner immigration room, where I waited to meet another officer. The wait was long, I missed my connecting flight, (so do be cautious of the time difference if you are connecting within Canada). The actual time spent with the officer when I met him was very short, a few minutes.

He asked me how much I had, I told him how much, his response was something like ‘oh that’s good’, he didn’t want to see the cash. He asked me about correspondence with a hospital. I told him that hospitals rarely do emails, but as this is my second issue I have registered in my old hospital and have my doctor’s details. I showed him doctors business card and receipt for hospital I registered for my first issue. In all the documents I gave him was about 4 or 5, some of them I got the idea from this forum (so thank you fellow sharers). Other documents included a printed excel budget for my birthing and bank statement of an account that had good funds in it.

I did two weeks isolation, almost all the doctors I spoke with refused to take me onboard cause I would be far gone by the time I come out of my isolation period. They told me to go to the nearest hospital if I felt any major discomfort. That’s why I did a lot more hospital research. Those who wanted to take me on board where being funny. There are some I would have considered if I had come earlier. Like the Dr Grace woman that someone had mentioned here, her office is quite nice, I’ll say do go with her if you come on time.
The travel ban had a lot to do with my coming late so I hope other mamas make it here in good time. Delivery of baby was okay, all went well, thank God. Spent a bit longer than a day, as we were waiting for pediatrician who was super busy that particular day.

Three days later did baby checkup at clinic, C$50 paid for that.
I did two short birth certificates, the second one now has the parents’ details and was designed specifically for those who want to do international passport (I had to ring and ask cause I got confused when I received mine in the mail). Costs C$ 25 each, so C$50 for both.
International passport is C$57, process is just a bit delayed as you can only get appointment by calling due to the covid-19 issue.

Also I have been seeing the concern about this health authority letter. Honestly I’m lost myself I have no idea what this thing is, what I will advise though is get a regular visa, visit Canada once, then plan how to deliver your baby. Or even if you don’t visit, just get the visa sha. I know it may not be that easy but I don’t know where this special letter is coming from.

A don’t really have any other costs, except regular costs. I’m still at my relatives who pretty much takes me around so limited taxi costs. We are more concerned about the whole covid thingy. Nothing else to add, but if I do get additional info, I will share.

Best of luck to everyone.

Tutsy50:
What were the required documents for the Nigerian passport please.
post=84429406]Long Post Alert!!
Sorry I’ve been so busy that I have not had time or strength to type up the rest of the journey. Our baby was born about 3 weeks ago. Thanks to Almighty God for the successful delivery. So here’s the rest of the story:
First, update on the lab test at doctor’s office is 55CAD extra for a vaginal swab test for which I got the invoice about a week after birth of our baby. So that brings the total lab test cost to 178CAD
Labor, Hospital, and Delivery:
So my wife got an early labor and baby on a Friday at 37 weeks 2 days. Went to hospital the next day morning only to be turned back in the afternoon because dilation was still 1cm. However, we were charged 650CAD for that visit by the hospital. Later that night labor got worse and we returned to hospital at about 10pm. My wife’s dilation was checked to be almost 3cm and they told us to wait until it’s 3cm. However we were advised to wait and be admitted to the labor room at 12am so we won’t have to pay for 2 nights (This was because, the baby has to be in the hospital for 24 complete hours before being discharged as Ontario law requires.) So were finally admitted 11:30pm on a Saturday and baby was born @ 5:17am on Sunday morning. (I was scared they’d charge us for the 30 minutes before 12am, but when I spoke to them in accounts the following Monday morning, they were understanding, and we only paid for one night.) We were discharged on Monday morning since the 24hrs ended at 5:17am on Monday morning. We used an Epidural which cost us 1,100CAD and it covers as many epidurals as required until birth (it’s non-negotiable as the doctor did not reduce it even when we tried to negotiate. However, I heard the cost of the epidural differ from anesthesiologist to anesthesiologist and could be anywhere from 500CAD to 1200CAD depending on whoever’s on duty)
Hospital bill for one night was 3505CAD(which we had paid earlier) and that included mother and baby, lab tests, drugs, food (for mother and baby if the mother cannot breastfeed), diapers, maternity pads, disposable panties for mother, and accommodation for support person (a collapsible chair in the labor room as well as the mother and baby room).
First pediatric visit was 3 days after birth. We were given a list of Humber river pediatricians and we used the one closest to us. The guy charged 300CAD for first visit and said subsequent visit is 200CAD. After first visit we were supposed to return a week later. However, for some reason we were not comfortable with the price. So we researched about other pediatricians not connected with Humber river hospital. We found Kidscrew children clinic. We were charged 80 dollars for Pediatric visit at Kidscrew. We regretted going to the first guy anyway. But at least thank God the joy of delivery was greater than the regret of spending.
Birth Certificate, Ticket, and Passports Application
Birth certificate was applied for online through service Ontario. Cost 25CAD and was approved the next day. Received it at my address through Canada post 1 week after approval.
Baby ticket was 216CAD with Lufthansa airline. Bassinet seat cost extra 77CAD. Both were obtained over the phone with airline desk and new ticket was sent to my email. (Note that flight ticket with baby’s name showing on it is required to get and urgent or express passport)
Canadian passport was applied for after baby got her passport photograph (20CAD for 4 copies). I wanted to go with the no guarantor option which requires filling a form that shows information about you within the last five years including addresses, and jobs. Then 2 referees which can be reached by the phone numbers you provide. Also, the form must be signed at a notary public office which would cost 78CAD since he will be serving as your guarantor. (Notary public office is less than a minute walk from the downtown passport office I went to. However, I had no need to use the notary public office anymore because I was able to contact a friend whom I thought was not even in the country. Fortunately, she had returned, and she signed as guarantor for me. Passport application and express delivery cost 107CAD. They said I did not qualify for urgent service since I’m not travelling within 2 weeks. So I was given express service and told to come the next 2 business days. Went there and got my baby’s passport
Instead of applying for a Nigerian emergency travel certificate, we decided to apply for a Nigerian passport since we had time and we figured it will be more difficult to get the baby a passport in Nigeria(they don’t even have passport booklet) The Nigerian passport office was in Ottawa. But application has to be made online and payment has to be done online as well (77USD). Printed out all the required documents and got on our way to Ottawa as baby has to be present in person at Ottawa for photograph. Left Toronto on a Monday afternoon, got to Ottawa on a Monday evening and went to passport office on Tuesday morning. (Note that after filling the application online already, appointment was given to come to the Ottawa office 10 days later, however, we went there the next day following the advice I was given when I called the office to come whenever it’s convenient for me). Got to the office on Tuesday morning and submitted the application documents. Got the passport in the afternoon and got on our way back to Toronto the next day.
So all we do now is sit and wait for our flight to return home and hopefully we should not encounter any challenges all through. The God who has started this has brought it to completion. We are just nothing but grateful.

haywhy911:
*rolls eyes* *tears of joy rolls down his cheek * So you still remember my moniker. [now I believe true love never dies] my dearie,how have you been? How was your exams? *sniffs* Hope you are good?




*wipes tears* *his faces goes stern * where have you been na? As you leave me,who you expect to dey cook? Ehn?.
Lol.......omg! I'm sorry dear...been very busy...and yh, exams went well.....wat av u been upto?

GOD BLESS YA.

MzLarem:
oh..hw was ur exam then?

DharmyYinks:
See wu has finally remembered me . Rain must fall today oo


I ve been gud sha.. yhu? Hw Uil dey treat u?

MzLarem:
I'm fine..thanks..hw abt u?

Congrats on ur matric.

lotusflower:
Gud evening @ all. I've really missed u guys : mzlarem, haywhy911, gideong, duke59, greatscholar, daymyyinks, noboddy, mzbunny, temmi001, senoritacristo, legitlayo nd all dat I cnt remember their monikers. God bless u all 4 me. I luv u guys to d bone!!!!! Happy new year in advance

MzLarem:
Happy new year fellas..its 2016 dearies nd we all made it...All thanks to d Almighty God..Nd then to all who made my 2015..
Temmi001-u're topping dis list 4 a reason,Love you much.

Haywhy911-it doesn't matter if u come 2nd,u matter as much as d 1st person..Love u to pieces

DharmyYinks-U're a motivation,a blessing nd a source of happiness..May God make all ur dreams come true

IDGAF-Hmm..U're d best! Dats jst it..God bless u

TopeQs-i wanna be like u wen I'm grown ..God be with u.

Khassy oooooooo....You,I still remain ur rival in 2016..God bless u more.

Boigrammz..kvng kong..yung chop..wen u give urself a new name in 2016,let us knw so dat we can come 4d naming ceremony oo..More blessing bro.

Yungmilio2-Boss! Two hands in d air,I hail oo..more money in 2016.

Wheesin-Be running up nd down oo..u turn urself to phyno wey dey ghost mode..love u still..Wish u more of God in 2016.

Sveen..u ehn..ur matter no be here..God's blessings.

GideonG..Boss..May God grant all ur heart desires. U're a blessing.

Nicky058..Mom of life..Love u sweetie..it was nice meeting u

Mercyda..Sister of God..2016 is ur year

Quiethollu nd fawaazsanni-i miss u..God keep u safe wherever u ar

Fawaz050-ma je kin mu e ooo..God bless u dear.

Lotusflower..U're wonderful..wish u all d best.

Temibobo8,EinsteinPG,IQDONABLE,jolade29,mzbunny,duke59(father-in-law),Boombay,lhorla..Thanks 4 all making my year..I'm glad we made 2016 2geda..thanks 4 being dere in 2015,u can do d better in 2016.

You..yes you dat u're angry dat dis post if too long..Gerrarahia mehn..or u vex nd throw ur phone away.

You again-Dat u're like dis annoying gal is here again in 2016..Ur papa,I make am..Na me be dis..I'll continue frm where I stopped in 2015 till u commit suicide.



God bless u all,we made it..Love u peepz! Let's rock 2016...Party dey 4 ikd bt u go bring ur food nd drink along oo..

ItzShadow:
Good evening,mzbunny . This is ha.ywhy911.. Nope,not a cartoon character.. You're just cute in a cute way .

haywhy911:
me agrees!

MzLarem:
Mzbunny is cute..she looks like a cartoon character

GideonG:
Dr Mzbunny how are u doing? I am so happy 4 u faa. Oluwa is involve

haywhy911:
[color=white] mzbunny,good morning[/color]

lotusflower:
10x. Z physiology in college of health sciences?

Acecube:
Nice piece, inspirational... if it's d.e , resume as soon as you can.. exam is just weeks away (5 or 4 )

MzLarem:
Emi ke..its nt unilorin dat will break me..let me go nd dust my books nd start reading again..Thanks.

haywhy911:
The 'Bunny' is cute tho'. What course were u given?

jolade29:
AMEN ooo wat course?

haywhy911:
wow,its coming in thick and fast.. Congrats Bunny I wonder if that's ur real name.

jolade29:
Mzbunny wen did u c it ke

lotusflower:
Congrats dear
I tell u! Admission is d koko sha

lotusflower:
If dis admission click ehn,we gat many candles 2 burn 2geda niyen o. God will help us

lotusflower:
Partner of life!

lotusflower:
Mzbunny,u applied via de shey? Mbbs right?

haywhy911:
THANKS. Get ready to smile,Bunny..

haywhy911:
Then take that frown away and smile like this .. Can u do that?

haywhy911:
Mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,Mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,Mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,Mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,mzbunny,. Please,say hi. Just this once. Good afternoon

DharmyYinks:
It's only mzlarem u can quote abi na "like" be my own reply. Thumbs up!

jelux somborry.......iyaff quote u like dat o



FTC... dedicated to my dearest Jolade29... been around d world searching for u bae