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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 12:00pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
PetMe13: pls share dis experience at Houston poe with me as dats where I will be landing in may. I have heard so many scary tales bout Houston's poe. God help us. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by supamom: 1:08pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
[quote author=MadameU post=30534987] Congratulations. God bless you and yours. Take God for a great testimony |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 1:11pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Goldenheart88:Depends on how much she has paid from the $43k and also the amount of money she pays monthly, this would determine when she will eventually finish paying her bills. Those people can be funny. They shouldn't go and say she should have up to $43k, or say she should use the " huge cash " she has on her to settle a reasonable about of the debt. Am just saying thou... 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by supamom: 1:18pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
[quote author=kanuvivian Pls secondly,i intend to travel back to the US (dallas) to have my 2nd baby but i would like to travel with my first child who is citizen,pls has any one done this before? And did you encounter any problem or challenge with the immigration at the point of entry because of your Thank God everytin worked out well. I travelled with my daughter and at POE the officer had to stand to see her and asked if i showed d embassy a zero balance for her bills when renewing my visa. That was all. Dont know where ur flying from but if leaving from lagos make sure u hv a naija passport for ur child cos those immigration officers will not stamp a us passport. Atleast that was my experience |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Trk2013: 1:26pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Hello @lalavita and @justwise. Went to see the consular officer today and all went well. He only needed to see our burden of proof and I had bank statements and also a quote from the US hospital. He did however refer to last year's interview and I told him I wasn't aware I was pregnant at the time and I was only renewing for my vacation in December which I've since embarked on. He then proceeded to tell me about not using the public healthcare system etc. Thanks a lot! lalavita: 4 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 1:41pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
[quote author=supamom Thank God everytin worked out well. I travelled with my daughter and at POE the officer had to stand to see her and asked if i showed d embassy a zero balance for her bills when renewing my visa. That was all. Dont know where ur flying from but if leaving from lagos make sure u hv a naija passport for ur child cos those immigration officers will not stamp a us passport. Atleast that was my experience[/quote] Thank u very much supamom for ur response, yes i will be leaving from lagos and i will do as u said. pls i wld still like to know if u were pregnant during that journey and also if u went to the queue for US citizens or u went to the one for US visitors at the the point of entry? Thanks alot |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by somchisom: 4:10pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Hello everyone. To the glory of God, got into New York yesterday night, Nigerian time. In the spirit of giving back I would love to share my experience. It was favor all through for me from Naija airport. The officer checkn box didn't check mine cos he said he didn't want to stress me and I had lots of tins there, like oil, indomie, utazi, scent leaf etc. I checked in my luggage and used thefast track lane for for boarding. I flew KLM to Amsterdam and Delta to new York. KLM didn't ask me for any fit to fly (didn't knw whether to be happy or not, after paying big for it and the stress d hsptal put me thru b4 providing one) bt thanks to God. Flight to Amsterdam was uneventful, at Amsterdam they 'interview' every one going to the U.S for security reasons b4 u can go to the boarding gate. I was asked questns like, where I work, my country, wat I do for my company, who I would stay with, how long has she been in the states, her address. If they r satisfied with ur answers they would return ur passport to u. In all, it's about the confidence used in answering them. We got to New York and I had to join the queue. One of the traffic officers saw me, took my passport, I guess he wanted to help, he asked the purpose of my visit, I said vacation and child birth. The man sharply returned my passport without saying anything. Na so I jejely remain for queue. It got to my turn. I handed over my passport with my ticket in btw. D CBP officer sees that am still going to Buffalo (a city in New York). He asked y Buffalo. Told hm my sister s dre. Asked hw she got there. Told him transfer from the office as she was formerly in Washington. Said okay. Asked if I had foodstuffs. I said yes, I had garri and... he interrupts and ask if I v fish, I said yes bt deboned dried fish. He says okay, tkes my fingerprints and stamps me in for 6 months and ask me to enjoy my stay. To the glory of God. No document was asked for, my luggage wasn't checked, neither did he ask hw much I had on me or the purpose of my visit. Left to claim my luggage and checked in for the last flight. For those coming into New York, it's pretty cold as snow s still falling. Thank u all and sorry for the long post. Now waiting for baby to come. 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by michnuel(f): 4:36pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
hi peeps, Pls can anyone tell me what the POE experience in Atlanta is like or perceived to be? Or nicely refer me to the page(s) where it has been discussed in the past, as I am considering going through Atlanta or JFK. Pls dont be quick to ask me to read from page one to last, as I have tried to search past discussions on this with no luck. Thanks. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dere5: 4:57pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
shimk:There is nothing to be scared about Houston POE. Just be prepared ,be truthful and be confident. Once you have the neccesary burden of proof documents and enough cash to show that you can pay your bills. Afterall coming to the states to give birth is not ilegal. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 5:13pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Trk2013: I'm glad it worked out just fine for you. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by tbaby2015: 5:48pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
 dere5: Hello house. Please i'd like to ask. What's this 'burden of proof' stuff. Is it the same documents we've been reading about? Someone please break it down. Thanks |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by feddy27: 6:09pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
[quote author=somchisom post=30572777] Thanks a lot dear for your feedback. I'm also using KLM to Houston. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by doomel: 6:34pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
[quote author=kanuvivian post=30568949][/quote] I was abt 32 weeks pregnant and went through the visitors line since am not a citizen even if my daughter is. For mamas yet to travel you might want to pack peppersoup spices. I dint and now I dont know where to get from in the area I stay as per after delivery tins. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Newmum0615: 6:39pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
That one is number one on my list. No mumsi around to do omugwo. I must be prepared doomel: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bimboakin(f): 7:37pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Thanks for the information, i l get in touch with the hospital and ask my friends if the are resident in tarrant. I hope to travel in June but am resident in the Middle East. Please if you dont mind i ll PM you for more info. Thanks kanuvivian: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bimboakin(f): 7:39pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
Thanks you dere5: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by cuteade: 9:26pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
michnuel: Type my Nairaland ID and you will see my transcript. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shagaman: 11:08pm On Feb 09, 2015 |
My people how unna dey,came into US today to see my beautiful wife and daughter ,POE was houston ,came with my son and was very smooth, got here 5am Us time ,flew with some preg mama s on United from lagos, wasnt easy handling a small chap as mine but glory to God and also gives us opportunity to appre iate our wifes...journey to elpaso was smooth also....for now person need rest,for all our women going thru all this for the sake of our childrens future God would be with you and see you thru....and for us husbands may we never run out of funds...am jettaaalaaaged..... 20 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by BussieAj: 1:44am On Feb 10, 2015 |
Hello everyone, am a silent reader, infact over silent is an understatement.. But I promised myself to give back 'cos I also learnt from this topic. I successfully got to Houston last night by God's grace, using doctor fagbohun( am yet to call to book an appointment tho. Still resting)lol. Poe was Atlanta.. It was smooth but they took me for secondary inspection sha o. I discover for we pregnant women, it is all about your confidence and as long as you have enough money to cover your medical bills throughout your stay, and very truthful. Even if you lie and you are overconfident with no altered stories say everything match, then you are good to go.lol CBP officer: good morning ma'am, what brings you to the US? Me: to have my baby CBP: why Us? Me: it is my first child and what the best medical care CBP: but there are good doctors in Nigeria Me: true but I did my degree research on maternal mortality and Nigeria has a high rate of maternal mortality. I don't wanna take any chances CBP: how far gone are you? 29weeks plus CBO: have you been to the states before? I said yes. How much do you have on you? I told him He then asked me to thumb print. Asked where I will be staying and I answered with a family friend. Asked where my husband is and I answered he is back in Nigeria but coming after I give birth after he asked why he is not with me. He then took the phone n called for me to be taken for secondary inspection(in my mind I said na una sabi, na sleep de worry me.lol) Secondary inspection; I was asked to take a sit in a room with few people. Then was called after awhile. The officer asked almost same questions as the first. But this time asked me to bring out the money, took me to a separate room to count the dollars( as he was counting he looked tired sef, he got to a point and said I will just take your word for it.lol) he asked if I had made contact with any doctor and I said yes. Asked for what I do and my husband's occupation. When we came out, his colleague asked him*she got the money? He replied yes. Naso we crack little joke before I left showed me where to pick my baggage. No single document of mine was checked. They did not even ask name of doctor or ask for correspondence, bills and budget. But I had all those burden of proof with me. You can never tell when the devil wanna act.lol. 15 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Prettyinblack: 1:50am On Feb 10, 2015 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ahaika23: 10:10am On Feb 10, 2015 |
MamaTobenna:Hi MamaT, congrats on your safe arrival, we thank God for that and your easy entry into the US. Please I sent you a mail oooo, try when you can to reply eh. eshe ghon! |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Triax: 10:29am On Feb 10, 2015 |
Tvegas:Tvegas for President!!! Great job man. This piece is simply invaluable!! 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 10:48am On Feb 10, 2015 |
Good morning all. Congrats to the mum and dad with successful POE stories. 1. Since na half page i don read since yesterday, pls i intend to have my baby in the state, i need info on good and affordable hospitals, doc's contacts etc. Pls dont tell me to read cos i cant do it right now. thanks family. With this, am expecting nothing less than a page or 2. 2. Pls ve been having terrible back pain, does anyone think it's safe for pple with serious back pain to take epidural? 3. with my designation at work, i should be wherever my MD is and she travels alot. Bt when is time to travel, they ll say oh ur condition, ur condition everytime ( cud this be love or ways of someone else eating my esta code and some DTAs) ve told them that my condition is called PREGNANCY not LEPROSY and am nt crippled. Is it really safe for me? My youngest son is 6 and i traveled alot when i was pregnant with him and i believe i can still do it. tnx family |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by supamom: 11:35am On Feb 10, 2015 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Whites15: 11:53am On Feb 10, 2015 |
[quote author=OMary83 post=30392567][/quote Hi OMary, I am interested in using Dr. Mbagwu, but just curious to know if you know of any accommodation arrangements in the area. Thanks |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 1:25pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
tvegas baba. how is ur wife and son. Pls what do u think abt Circumcision in Oakbend, ( will be using Dr. Fagbohun and Oakbend). wont want to tamper with his future irin ise Madam FavouedB how is ur daughter and ur hubby. Were u able to get her ears pierced in d states? Thanks |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Newmum0615: 2:44pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Lol. Please answer o. Very important kweshun. I need the answer too. mabels: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by karypops(f): 3:16pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Hi peeps,v been following d thread for few months now and i got loads of useful info from here and promised to thank you all for ur contributions When I get my visa approved....got my visa approved today in abuja.with all d info on here,it gave me d confidence...thanks all..am 27weeks gone and got a doctor at prince George hospital in maryland...Feel free to ask any further info 7 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by skelemba: 3:50pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
hello dammiehar, have u decided on MIHS YET, I AM AN APRIL mom too.. lemi know please. thanks Dammiehar: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mrsshen: 4:29pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
@ Tvegas and any other NairaLander that has used Dr Fagbohun at Oakbend, does the 2,200usd he charges does he have a registration fee? I read from here that there is an initial visit fee of 150usd? Is dis included in the 2,200usd for normal delivery or is it separate? I am still reading through the 35c pages of this thread..i'm not yet done but I need this info pls...Pls I await ur answers...thank you fam 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 4:55pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
[quote author=mrsshen post=30604450]@ Tvegas and any other NairaLander that has used Dr Fagbohun at Oakbend, does the 2,200usd he charges does he have a registration fee? The quote i got from him is $150 for First office visit, $150 for Ultrasound at first visit for singleton, vaginal delivery is $2400 BUT 20% discount is given if full payment is made by the 2nd office visit. so it could be 20% off $2400 = $1920 +$300= $2220 OR $2400+300) = $2700 with 20% off = $2160. I cant say which is which for now. From Tvegas' info: his fees is $2200. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Larondoo22: 5:06pm On Feb 10, 2015 |
Hello house,any1 coming to Houston in March that will like to share room/appartment should send me pm. 1 Like 1 Share |
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