neks31:
anybody used any hospital in San antonio? My aunty just called DH about a hospital there with a total package of 4700 for elective CS! I'm still skeptical cos I don't want to enter one chance!

Ask her the name of the hospital and who to contact for financial enquiries. Make your own research before heading there. You might just be pleasantly surprised.

My guess is that the $4,700 is just the hospital fee for CS. I may be wrong though.

SWEETMAMA2015:
Pls, people which hospital in Washington is cheap and good i need your input

I don't think Washington DC and cheap should be in same sentence ooo. Maybe affordable or moderate sha.

iolite88:
It's so easy to read POE feedback but to write am na serious work. Arrived El paso 11:30pm on wednesday and I am still jetlagged. I shall come and give my full POE (Houston) and trip feedback once I have rested.

Hi dear. Thank God for journey mercies and favour. Will chat with you later.

iolite88:
It's so easy to read POE feedback but to write am na serious work. Arrived El paso 11:30pm on wednesday and I am still jetlagged. I shall come and give my full POE (Houston) and trip feedback once I have rested.

Congrats sis for journey mercies. Please rest well ooooo

In the spirit of giving back, I just want to share my experience on my visa renewal.

I have been a frequent visitor to the US. last Visa expired this September and I am scheduled to travel in Oct. When I was in the process of renewing, I was undecided about giving a Dr as my contact person and the long duration I intended staying (12 weeks.) previous visits were in the region of 10 days and not for childbirth.

After reading somewhere that giving birth in the US was not a crime and that honesty was the best policy, I decided to be honest about my intentions (Plan B was to port to Canada, as I have a valid visa) and proceeded to submit my application last week via dropbox (Mum and I). Thankfully we were issued the visas without any call for interview.

About Finalizing my plans to travel to Houston in mid October. looking out for any awoof airfare promo

Hello, Houston Mamas... Please check the link out!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-barrier-for-immigrants-texas-birth-certificate/ar-AAeq5pg?li=AAa0dzB&ocid=SK2MDHP

neks31:
anybody used any hospital in San antonio? My aunty just called DH about a hospital there with a total package of 4700 for elective CS! I'm still skeptical cos I don't want to enter one chance!

Are u serious, abeg @neks31 more information on this hospital o esp for us wey dey on budget for CS. What's the name of the hospital? Total package 4700? Hosp fee, Doc fees, Lab, Paed, Anaesthesia all inclusive? I suppose don buy ticket o but still holding on for a better deal.

Phema:


Ask her the name of the hospital and who to contact for financial enquiries. Make your own research before heading there. You might just be pleasantly surprised.

My guess is that the $4,700 is just the hospital fee for CS. I may be wrong though.

Still waiting for her to wake up to give me the run down but form what I heard hubby say the hospital bill is like 2600 and obygn 1900 or so! When I get the hospitals name and docs contact I will share!

neks31:
anybody used any hospital in San antonio? My aunty just called DH about a hospital there with a total package of 4700 for elective CS! I'm still skeptical cos I don't want to enter one chance!

Is this San Antonio tx? It's very possible o. Know someone who had her baby there this year and she she said it was very cheap but details are sketchy... will try and ask more info and post when I get some.

neks31:
Still waiting for her to wake up to give me the run down but form what I heard hubby say the hospital bill is like 2600 and obygn 1900 or so! When I get the hospitals name and docs contact I will share!

Wow! Nice package. Do give the house an update when you confirm that.

bbaby84:


Is this San Antonio tx? It's very possible o. Know someone who had her baby there this year and she she said it was very cheap but details are sketchy... will try and ask more info and post when I get some.

Yes in Texas! Waiting for more info I can't wait for them to wake up. I hope she wil be very detailed when I bombard her with all my questions.

Hello House,
Has any one ever used Cartersville Medical Centre in Atlanta.

twizzie:
Hello, Houston Mamas... Please check the link out!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/new-barrier-for-immigrants-texas-birth-certificate/ar-AAeq5pg?li=AAa0dzB&ocid=SK2MDHP

It's about illegal immigrants who didn't enter d US legally so they don't have a valid US visa

Sorry to digress, but I feel I must add my own two cents to the recent conversation about Dr. F

Please let's be merciful to Dr.F. He has done many moms here more good than they come back to report. Many folks will tender his email correspondence to obtain their visas, and then port to another doctor. He is very much aware of this, but for the sake of serving his countrymen, he does not relent in giving people this opportunity.

I suspect he did not initiate a transfer to a higher-level hospital for the triplet mom due to cost considerations. Even with his discounted rates, many people still arrive at his office asking for discounts, complaining and lamenting about the cost of childbirth in the US. Some folks wont even tell him they are expecting multiples until they arrive at 36weeks of pregnancy for fear of additional charges. I do agree he should have probably consulted with the mom and explained the situation and cost considerations to her, then allow her to make an informed decision.

My advice to the triplets' mom, please don't team up with the supposed nurse to sue Dr.F. Consider the deepening racial divide even between Africans and African-Americans in the US. The court system may all turn around and put the blame on you for some cooked up reasons. Do have a discussion or written letter to Dr. F, and if you feel you must report to some higher authority, the Texas State Board of Physician's might be your best bet. They are in the best position to determine if he has done anything wrong "medically". But i still have this gut feeling that Dr.F was trying to do the most good and no harm in this whole process.

iolite88:
The Nigerian blood in Dr F wouldn't let him turn down patients even when he is over booked. I don't think there is anyone that has sent him a mail and he did not respond. Thus thread has made him very popular hence the high demand. People should just be aware of what they may be getting at the end and be prepared.

afrobrown2000:

Dec mom to leave naija by 18th Oct. ....still making up my mind cos I an expecting twins. ..have oakbend, doctors Hospital Dallas. ...or el paso.....pls can sum1 advice most affordable and efficient

Am also a Dec mom, expecting twins, heading to Dallas by Oct too. i contacted dr. dennis abbass (takes delivery at doctors Hospital) & got a total cost of $12,000 for CS (hosp, dr, pead, anaesth,hearing test). Still looking around for something cheaper though.

Anyone with info about hospitals in Alabama? Heard is one of the cheapest states.

free2naira:
Anyone with info about hospitals in Alabama? Heard is one of the cheapest states.

I dont think they r the cheapest cos i had my baby in Alabama,but the prices are not bad.

U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

God evening Mamas& Papas in the House I was in the US Embassy today for Visa Interview to join My wife in the US to Withness the Birth of our Baby
After series of Questions
she handed me a Yellow form.
below is the Status of my application, please I need enlightenment.


Administrative Processing
Application ID or Case Number:**********
Case Creation Date: **-Sep-2015
Status Updated Date: **-Sep-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days.

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy*****

I was a

HI, maybe you should post your transcript here first.. @ladyguinivere might also be of help to you

bestnews:
U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

God evening Mamas& Papas in the House I was in the US Embassy today for Visa Interview to join My wife in the US to Withness the Birth of our Baby
After series of Questions
she handed me a Yellow form.
below is the Status of my application, please I need enlightenment.


Administrative Processing
Application ID or Case Number:**********
Case Creation Date: **-Sep-2015
Status Updated Date: **-Sep-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days.

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy*****

I was a

customised87:

I dont think they r the cheapest cos i had my baby in Alabama,but the prices are not bad.

Can you share details of hospital and doctor you used in Alabama. Much haven't been said about Alabama.

Lol @bigfido

Bestnews, please d post your transcript.
Des your wife already have a visa? Has she used it? Is she presently in the US?
Admin processing is usually to verify a piece of info u gave. I'm guessing in this case, they wanna cross reference with your wife's details (and activities) if she has already travelled.
The good news is, you weren't denied, so if u were 100 percent honest you no get wahala.
Give them a couple of weeks and call them.
PS: plz. Post your transcript so the house can fully grasp werrin appen

@bestnews

There is no cause for alarm, just check the status again by Tuesday, it would have been changed/updated. That's what it usually give until your visa is printed.

yesmum:
dt should not be a problem. I used correspondence from houston and am using a hospital in dallas.

@ yesmum, please which hospital are you using in dallas? am trying to get something cheaper than dr abass $12,000 (total package) for CS (twin pregnancy). it appears to still be the cheapest of all the hosp/doctors i have contacted sha.

customised87:


I dont think they r the cheapest cos i had my baby in Alabama,but the prices are not bad.

@customised 87 pls wat hospital did u use in AL and wats d budget.

I know of price but the person did not disclose the name of the hospital coz before I no of Nairaland a Frd introduce me to an agent who help only people that want to give birth so I contacted her and she send me her some info but when I heard about Nairaland and I hve found all what I need here I didn't contact her again but I still have the mail if u want me to send it here I will maybe the price will make u search for a hospital there luckily u might find the hospital

Hello house! Please I will like to work in united state,but my problem is I don't have anyone over there but my parent is assuring to help finacially. I want you guyz to put me through. My questions are: can they gimme me the visa.( 2)can I live in usa without knowing anyone over there. Thanks

corporateDan:
Hello house! Please I will like to work in united state,but my problem is I don't have anyone over there but my parent is assuring to help finacially. I want you guyz to put me through. My questions are: can they gimme me the visa.( 2)can I live in usa without knowing anyone over there. Thanks

You are in the wrong place bruh, so do us a Favour please " gerrrarahia menh shi" lol! Sorry my hormones got me

I want to believe you are going to Dallas cause you have family there or free accommodation. If that is not the case you may want to look at El paso and save yourself at least 4k from this your 12k Dallas bill.

eyinjuedumare:


@ yesmum, please which hospital are you using in dallas? am trying to get something cheaper than dr abass $12,000 (total package) for CS (twin pregnancy). it appears to still be the cheapest of all the hosp/doctors i have contacted sha.

Part 1
Left Abuja for Frankfurt on Tuesday the 15th, after going to Lufthansa Dr and hospital and getting the run around for wheelchair and been told by the German  Dr I was not fit to fly @23wks (imagine) because and carrying triplets blablabla. I requested for wheel chair at check in counter for frankfurt an Houston and she did it.

Part 2
Flight to Frankfurt was smooth had a premium seat plenty leg room (mind you I didn't buy a premium economy seat I just paid extra 35 dollars for leg room seat and I got a premium economy seat). Arrived Frankfurt and got wheel chair service thank God for that cause the houston boarding gate na like lagos to ibadan. After a 48hrs layover left for Houston had 2 empty seat beside me so I was able to stretch and sleep well.

Part 3
Arrived houston at 1: 30pm houston time come and see crowd at immigration. I think 5 flight landed the same time even we wey dey wheelchair get long line.
Cpb:hello
Me: hello
Cpb: why are you here?
Me: Vacation and childbirth
Cpb: is this your first time in the US?
Me: No
Cpb: four fingers on the thumb print, left and right
Cpb: Ma'am you will have to go to secondary inspection
Me: that's fine.

Secondary inspection
First the place was full like all these old generation banks when their server is down. I waited for my turn and got called by a guy.
Why are you here or headings else where?
Me: heading to El paso for vacation and to have my babies
Oh really babies? How many
Me: 3
Wow are they your first?
Me: yes and hopefully last (smiling)
Do you know the sex you are having?
Me: Not yet
Do you have Dr correspondence? And accommodation reservation?
Me: show him Dr's letter and my receipt from hisgrace lodge
Wow you are getting a good deal on accommodation.
How much do you have?
Me: ×××××
You have to go down to fill a form because it over 10k.
Make sure you keep your payment receipt. You are free to go.Hope you have a boy and a girl in there or else you may be back this was real soon.
Me: will definitely be back this way but not with a bump. Said thank you and was off.