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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 10:45pm On Feb 22, 2015
Mestar:
... So the Lord blessed us with a baby girl a few weeks back. Apologies for sharing my experience a lil late. It hasn't been easy managing two infants. Everything from the prenatal visits to the deliveryat Mihs went well.
Wishing all preggers mamas and papas goodnews at the end.....SHALOM!


Congrats dear! I'm also using MIHS where r u staying. I'm @ Legacy suites. I just sent u a pm

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 12:18am On Feb 23, 2015
Newmum0615:
Remind me never to go through Chicago for anything!!! Bunch of vampires

Big Vampires, lol, why I go Bring cloth from Nigeria full my box, when I can get few here and manage my life, story for the gods.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Mestar: 12:25am On Feb 23, 2015
pattyreal:



Congrats dear! I'm also using MIHS where r u staying. I'm @ Legacy suites. I just sent u a pm

Ok . Not seen but sent you one . I live in an apartment not so close ti the hospital .
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by supamom: 1:31am On Feb 23, 2015
ngobilic:
Hello,Good evening.Please i want some help,I wnt to find out if any one has been to d USA for the second time to give birth,will i be allowed in at the POE if i have paid 70% of my total bills and will the embassy renew my visa.Does any one know any affordable hospital in new jersey that i can give birth.Thanks a lot for your responses.

Please try and pay up the balance cos you will be asked. Avoid story for the gods tins.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by fehinebony(f): 3:00am On Feb 23, 2015
Congrats to all the new mums, may God almighty bless and keep the little ones, Amen

Want to share my POE experience In my own little way of giving back to this wonderful thread and to the benefit of others who r yet to travel.

I left nigeria on Friday with BA, arrived London 4.20am London time, I had a stopover of almost 10hrs, wanted to enter London but changed my mind last minute, I am member of heathrows loyalty program, so I had 8 hrs free internet access(wifi), that kept me busy till I went to board my flight to Baltimore @ 14:00 London time. It was supposed to be an 8hr flight but spent 9 hrs due to the snowy weather, landed in Baltimore Washington International @ 6:40 eastern time by this time I was tired, the queue wasn't long, most of the people on the flights were Americans, they were cleared instantly, this made the non citizen queue move faster. It got to my turn and the conversation went thus.

CBP: hello, how r you doing?
Me: am good
CBP: what's your nationality?
Me: Nigerian
CBP: why r you here
Me: my maternity leave and to have my baby
CBP: can you say that again
Me: my maternity leave and to have my baby
CBP: why do you want to have your baby here
Me: for better health care
CBP: health care at home is bad right
Me: yes
CBP: how long do you intend to stay
Me 12wks
CBP: when are you due
Me: April

She scanned my finger print and my eye details and then asked me to come with her, I was taking to a room where I met about 5 people( 4 Indians and one ther white guy) later on a Nigerian man was brought in, after 20mins, a CBP officer came in, he kept typing on his computer for a while, he then calls on the elderly Indian couple, asked them some questions and they were released, he leaves the room again for another 10mins, attends to another 2 Indian guys and released them afterwards, Then we were 3 left, I just kept asking God for FAVOUR, the two guys were released and I became the only one left, by this time I had spent close to an hour, he then calls me

CBP: how r you doing?
Me: am good
CBP: why are you here
Me: my maternity leave and to have my baby
CBP: how much cash do you have on you?
Me: $1412, I have paid my hospital bill
CBP: do you have a proof of payment
Me: yes, hands over the receipt to him, and told him I was yet to pay my doctors fee
CBP: do you have a doctors appointment?
Me: yes, I gave it to him
CBp how old is your pregnancy?
Me: 31weeks
CBP: how long do u intend to stay
Me: 12wks
CBP: how long where you here on your last trip
Me: 14days
He noticed I had a lot of papers with me, he asked me to give him everything and goes thru them( I had my hospital estimated bill, my doctors appointment letter, the email I sent to the embassy, the response I got from them, a printed copy of my return ticket, a printed copy of my statement of account.
He asked if I had a doctors letter from nigeria, I left that in my hand luggage, and it was checked in @ heathrow so I told him,
CBp: what does your husband do
Me: told him
CBP: what do you do?
Me: xyz
He then goes on to say, he cant tell me much cos he can see I know a lot already based on the email I sent to the embassy, and he appreciates the fact that I was truthful about my intentions. He told me its legal to come have your baby in America and they have no right to return you if that's the reason you here, but that a lot of people come and lie and that's where the problem lies. Lastly he said if I've got any friend coming for same purpose, I should tell them to say the truth and they will be fine.
He admits me in for 6months and wishes me a safe delivery.
I went to baggage claim and then to agriculture, I declared all the food items I had, just my indomie and beans was seized.

I wore compression socks, it helped a lot.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by IyawoToBe(f): 7:02am On Feb 23, 2015
Congrats finebony and my dear kizluv (its been long I heard from you so glad you landed in st Louis in one peice cheesy Chicago CBP have got nothing on you kiss)

Pls to those who have flown delta pls can you give tips about the best seat positions on their aircraft. Particularly for economy. I intend to ask for an upgrade to economy comfort on the flight if it's not full. But still want to make sure I get the best economy seat in case I don't have the opportunity for an upgrade. Delta airline o not BA.

Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by segbas(m): 8:28am On Feb 23, 2015
Hello
Please can somebody remind me of page where Gwinnet price is on this page. Or if anyone have it he or she should please share with me.
Thanks.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Trk2013: 8:35am On Feb 23, 2015
@Mestar, congrats on the birth of your baby. I sent you a pm, just need clarity on a few things. Thanks

[quote author=Mestar post=30988162]... So the Lord blessed us with a baby girl a few weeks back. Apologies for sharing my experience a lil late. It hasn't been easy managing two infants. Everything from the prenatal visits to the deliveryat Mihs went well. I had planned to have a natural delivery without any pain meds just like my first but the little snag was going through the pain alone without any support person. ]
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lalavita: 9:00am On Feb 23, 2015
Thanks for sharing! Wishing all the mums a wonderful POE experience.

fehinebony:
Congrats to all the new mums, may God almighty bless and keep the little ones, Amen

Want to share my POE experience In my own little way of giving back to this wonderful thread and to the benefit of others who r yet to travel.


Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shadetwins: 9:02am On Feb 23, 2015
Congrats Kykes, i wil be needing your help quite soon. i just joined nairaland, can i have your email address pls.


kykes:

Hello people I know this is late but I have had my hands full. To God be the glory, I had my twin baby boys on January 21st at methodist sugarland. Really happy with the service. We are all doing great.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Mestar: 9:06am On Feb 23, 2015
Trk2013:
@Mestar, congrats on the birth of your baby. I sent you a pm, just need clarity on a few things. Thanks


Yeah responded.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 9:18am On Feb 23, 2015
@ fehinebony,
Pls I sent u a PM.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shelly23: 9:31am On Feb 23, 2015
If you can, just pay for an economy comfort seat or use miles to upgrade if you have.
I find the economy seats to be pretty cramped and theextra leg room in economy comfort will be a blessing on that 10hr+ flight.
The crew usually won't upgrade you just like that.


IyawoToBe:
Congrats finebony and my dear kizluv (its been long I heard from you so glad you landed in st Louis in one peice cheesy Chicago CBP have got nothing on you kiss)

Pls to those who have flown delta pls can you give tips about the best seat positions on their aircraft. Particularly for economy. I intend to ask for an upgrade to economy comfort on the flight if it's not full. But still want to make sure I get the best economy seat in case I don't have the opportunity for an upgrade. Delta airline o not BA.

Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by stinux(f): 10:20am On Feb 23, 2015
Congratulations on your successful POE. Please which hospital and doctor are you using in Baltimore and what is the cost implication. I would appreciate your quick response to that considering your busy schedule now. You can pm me or please send me a mail on stinux2005@yahoo.com. I really need the info asap to help me make up my mind as am already 27weeks gone.

[quote author=fehinebony post=30992296]Congrats to all the new mums, may God almighty bless and keep the little ones, Amen

Want to share my POE experience In my own little way of giving back to this wonderful thread and to the benefit of others who r yet to travel.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Doaahassan: 10:51am On Feb 23, 2015
Congratulations on the birth of your baby, God bless all of you smiley

Can you please update me with all costs, as I am thinking to use Oakbend in Houston and Dr. Ziworitin

I have send you PM, my e-mail is dody_hassan@hotmail.com

Thanks and Congratulations


bj2012golf:
To the glory of God my wifey n I are glad to announce the birth of our baby on Friday 20, 8.45am (Yankee time) at Oakbend Medical Center, Richmond

Thank you all for your prayers, kind words n blessing to us. You all are great people indeed

Best regards
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ojsimsim: 12:10pm On Feb 23, 2015
Please what the best airline to use to elpaso since I hear the place is very far.
kindly share ur experience
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shimk: 1:39pm On Feb 23, 2015
Ginnny:
Please what lab tests did ur friend do and what's
the cost? Are there hidden charges quote


author=shimk post=30984572] someone was asking for a hospital in NY, a friend just used d one below

Wykoff heights medical center

Every visit to the women's health centre is 130 dollars b4 they admit u

U might go like 4 to 5 times

Sonogram about $400

Then when they admit u its 6500 for normal delivery and 10000 for cs

2 days stay in hospital for normal delivery
3 days stay for c section

130 per visit after u r discharged
Depending on d health of d baby or any tests they want to carry out




@ ginny'

ders no hidden charges but I think it wud be best u Google the hospital so that you can get dier contact and talk to them directly o.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ojsimsim: 1:52pm On Feb 23, 2015
Please would like to connect with elpaso moms for june

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by baslone: 2:31pm On Feb 23, 2015
bj2012golf:
To the glory of God my wifey n I are glad to announce the birth of our baby on Friday 20, 8.45am (Yankee time) at Oakbend Medical Center, Richmond

Thank you all for your prayers, kind words n blessing to us. You all are great people indeed

Best regards

Congrats bro!!!!

Unfortunately I couldn't view the email you sent to me.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by oluwafunkenny: 3:11pm On Feb 23, 2015
Congrats Kizluv,

Please I am not so clear about your baggage thing. I stand to be corrected but I think your baggage should have been taking to st Loius and the CBP does not have to see them. For example, I booked Delta airline going to Houston but my POE will be Atlanta which is my first landing in US. Do I have to still look for my baggage in ATL to show the CBP or it must have been transferred to my connecting flight going to Houston.

Kindly assist with this as my previous experiences with other airline and location included transferring the luggage to ones final destination.



kizluv:


Big Vampires, lol, why I go Bring cloth from Nigeria full my box, when I can get few here and manage my life, story for the gods.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by oas99(f): 3:58pm On Feb 23, 2015
Your bags are dropped in Atlanta cos u can't predict what could happen @POE, once u are allowed to enter the US, then u can pick ur bags and join the next flight to your final destination peradventure they wanna send ppl back to their country, your bag is available immediately. They don't even send that u miss your connecting flight they are never in a hurry

oluwafunkenny:
Congrats Kizluv,

Please I am not so clear about your baggage thing. I stand to be corrected but I think your baggage should have been taking to st Loius and the CBP does not have to see them. For example, I booked Delta airline going to Houston but my POE will be Atlanta which is my first landing in US. Do I have to still look for my baggage in ATL to show the CBP or it must have been transferred to my connecting flight going to Houston.

Kindly assist with this as my previous experiences with other airline and location included transferring the luggage to ones final destination.



Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Adiahabasi: 6:00pm On Feb 23, 2015
Yippie my e-family,just got my visa @ d Lagos embassy!Interview went smoothly....went wt my mum..sooo happy & grateful to God. My Houston bound march peeps let's plan o. Pls who has flown Air France or Klm recently?hw was it?wld post interview transcript soon.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Fruitilicious: 6:20pm On Feb 23, 2015
Congrats Uyaiabasi...thank God.

Adiahabasi:
Yippie my e-family,just got my visa @ d Lagos embassy!Interview went smoothly....went wt my mum..sooo happy & grateful to God. My Houston bound march peeps let's plan o. Pls who has flown Air France or Klm recently?hw was it?wld post interview transcript soon.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dere5: 6:36pm On Feb 23, 2015
oas99:
Your bags are dropped in Atlanta cos u can't predict what could happen @POE, once u are allowed to enter the US, then u can pick ur bags and join the next flight to your final destination peradventure they wanna send ppl back to their country, your bag is available immediately. They don't even send that u miss your connecting flight they are never in a hurry

That was not the case when i flew delta from Lagos to Chicago and POE was Atlanta, my checked in bag was transfered to the chicago flight at atlanta by the airline staff without me seeing it,just went through CBP at Atlanta with my hand luggage and was asked if i had any food and i said no
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dittobaby: 1:19am On Feb 24, 2015
Hello people. I'm a July mum. I discovered el paso on this thread. Just got an invoice of $254.50 from doctores para ti for enrolment and personalized letter from a doctor. Please has anyone ever received this personalised letter before? I really need a response so that l can pay them.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 1:19am On Feb 24, 2015
oluwafunkenny:
Congrats Kizluv,

Please I am not so clear about your baggage thing. I stand to be corrected but I think your baggage should have been taking to st Loius and the CBP does not have to see them. For example, I booked Delta airline going to Houston but my POE will be Atlanta which is my first landing in US. Do I have to still look for my baggage in ATL to show the CBP or it must have been transferred to my connecting flight going to Houston.

Kindly assist with this as my previous experiences with other airline and location included transferring the luggage to ones final destination.
Thanks dear,
Yes from abuja my baggage was to stop at St. Louis, but Cbp can call for your baggage. We took the baggage from BA, and when cbp was done , BA checked it in again and we got it at St. Louis.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 1:23am On Feb 24, 2015
dere5:

That was not the case when i flew delta from Lagos to Chicago and POE was Atlanta, my checked in bag was transfered to the chicago flight at atlanta by the airline staff without me seeing it,just went through CBP at Atlanta with my hand luggage and was asked if i had any food and i said no
Your right , if cbp don't need to see your bags, no need for the airline to see it. If cbp keep you and you miss your flights your bag won't go on the plane.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shagaman: 1:25am On Feb 24, 2015
ojsimsim:
Please what the best airline to use to elpaso since I hear the place is very far.
kindly share ur experience

If you want to go direct,you can do a Lagos to Dallas then take local flight to elpaso...

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by oas99(f): 1:32am On Feb 24, 2015
What ever the case may be, be prepared for any outcome especially when u have food in your bag

dere5:

That was not the case when i flew delta from Lagos to Chicago and POE was Atlanta, my checked in bag was transfered to the chicago flight at atlanta by the airline staff without me seeing it,just went through CBP at Atlanta with my hand luggage and was asked if i had any food and i said no
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by shagaman: 1:43am On Feb 24, 2015
dittobaby:
Hello people. I'm a July mum. I discovered el paso on this thread. Just got an invoice of $254.50 from doctores para ti for enrolment and personalized letter from a doctor. Please has anyone ever received this personalised letter before? I really need a response so that l can pay them.


This fee used to be $150 dollars but think due to influx of people it was increased,
As I prepare to leave elpaso this week I would try and breakdown part of expenses here..hope this can help people preparing to come...

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 2:03am On Feb 24, 2015
IyawoToBe:
Congrats finebony and my dear kizluv (its been long I heard from you so glad you landed in st Louis in one peice cheesy Chicago CBP have got nothing on you kiss)

Thanks lov, don't mind them , they wer just stressing us for nothing.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by temmyright(f): 6:26am On Feb 24, 2015
[quote author=somchisom post=30867421]Hello house. Good morning. Pls I need some clarification. Was encouraged at my hospital to apply for the hospital financial assistance programme for self pay and they claim it has notin to do with insurance whatsoever. Can someone confirm this and do u think its safe? [/bquote]



Hello Somchisom, i got a PM frm u and i try replying but didnt understand d way its done.

Please, which hospital do you use in Buffalo? Any Dr dt i can contact? whats d fee and any other requirements dt i need 2 know. Thanks.



Your urgent response will be highly appreciated. Thanks

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