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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by merrymum: 2:10am On Jan 25, 2016

Hello good people. Update on my Waka. I initially planned to stay in Sacramento, but mehnnnnnn DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING BIRTH IN SACRAMENTO!!!! The cheapest hospital i got was UC Davis for 15,700 (discounted o, but it covers EVERYTHING - hospital, doc, visits, tests, ultrasound, postpartum for baby and mum). There are some cheap county hospitals like Riverside county, couldn't go there cos I have family in a lot of places so didn't see the need to pay for accommodation anywhere.

To cut the long story short, I yaff ported to Fort Worth, Dallas. Using Texas Harris Methodist. Hospital fee VD is 4200, doctor is 2300 (but there's a first appointment fee of 350), sonogram 192. Those are my fees so far. The doc is veryyyy nice, takes her time to explain anything u want.

Still chilling and waiting for my darling LO...

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by IjayMama: 4:16am On Jan 25, 2016

You are fine especially as your husband did the talking. Besides you can be in the US for vacation & birthing together. Like you've been advised, pay all bills & keep your receipts close. I know lots of mums in your shoes & as long as they didn't owe uncle Sam (US Govt) they were good & have renewed their visas.

Confirmeroptima:
I have paid the hospital bill already and the doctor bill already.

I didnt know of this trend until I was introduced to a Nigerian taxi cab man-Chris-by a friend's sister who also told me about nairaland paltform's on delivery in the US. I must say that the driver has been good, affordable and very warm.

Is it a fraudulent thing to come in wthout declaring. Am getting scared with different comments. Am not fraudulent and am not going to run away, I just want a good medical attention and other associated other benefits. Am prepared to pay my bills. I only need clarifications and possible intervention after reading loads of messages on this platform I became concerned and worried about many people travelling with declaration at the point of entry.

Pls what should i do exactly.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Ennyo: 9:39am On Jan 25, 2016

@ firstymum, I have been trying to send you a PM, nt working,Kindly send me your email address would like to find out some things from you.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Mimiamal: 9:50am On Jan 25, 2016

Can one get visa with 2mnths pregnancy?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bigfido: 10:43am On Jan 25, 2016

Mimiamal:
Can one get visa with 2mnths pregnancy?

Yes you can

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bigfido: 10:47am On Jan 25, 2016

slamex85:
Please mama's in the house I need a hospital in Houston that is cheap lets say 5000dollas for everything thanks

HI,
Check the first page of this thread. There's a link there that might be of great help to you. You wil rarely be spoon-fed here so you might have to do a lot reading. From part 2 I suppose. To make it easier, use the search button for info. I will suggest Oakbend, but picking a hospital is not so straight forward. So try to read the thread from part 2.

Good luck

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Adiahabasi: 12:40pm On Jan 25, 2016

slamex85:
Please mama's in the house I need a hospital in Houston that is cheap lets say 5000dollas for everything thanks

Use the search button to check for posts on Dr Ezekiel of Oakbend...Several moms have made uSe of her services lately..i think its within your 5k budget for VD.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by anonymousmum: 12:59pm On Jan 25, 2016

hello all,

can someone please give us a comprehensive expose on the tax refund for the US?

I know people have given bits and pieces of info but I have not seen anything that details the steps (I stand corrected though). Checked online but it's not very clear..

For example,
What states have this refund that have been tried and tested?
What tax exactly are we claiming the refund on? i.e the sales tax? the city tax ? other tax? etc
On what items can you claim the refund (for example in the UK u cant claim VAT refund on children's clothing)
Can you claim on items bought online? Within the US?
General process?
What to do when you get to the airport, do you go to Customs?
Do they pay cash?
Other details? Is the whole thing worth the wahala?

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bigfido: 1:45pm On Jan 25, 2016

Etihad is doing ticket sales

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 3:36pm On Jan 25, 2016

Ennyo:
@ firstymum, I have been trying to send you a PM, nt working,Kindly send me your email address would like to find out some things from you.

drop urs will email u

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 4:14pm On Jan 25, 2016

To the mums planning towards houston there's a deal on dealdey today. But it's Qatar airlines so you may not be interested. I read on this thread that they're not nice for pregnant women. I've flown them once but I wasn't pregnant.

Please ask about adding baby to a ticket before buying tickets on ANY PROMO.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by theeds: 4:20pm On Jan 25, 2016

Hello mommas, pls I am a first time mum.bin following the thread from the very start. May GOd bless all the contributors. Pls I will like to knw if there are May mum's in the house leaving March and considering dallas/Houston /elpaso, so as to build companionship (as per colabo tinz)as per I am gonna be on my own and e no funny. Abeg can we wrk together.

@ slamex85: I still dey xpect ur response

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by aye88: 4:43pm On Jan 25, 2016

merrymum:
Hello good people. Update on my Waka. I initially planned to stay in Sacramento, but mehnnnnnn DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING BIRTH IN SACRAMENTO!!!! The cheapest hospital i got was UC Davis for 15,700 (discounted o, but it covers EVERYTHING - hospital, doc, visits, tests, ultrasound, postpartum for baby and mum). There are some cheap county hospitals like Riverside county, couldn't go there cos I have family in a lot of places so didn't see the need to pay for accommodation anywhere.

To cut the long story short, I yaff ported to Fort Worth, Dallas. Using Texas Harris Methodist. Hospital fee VD is 4200, doctor is 2300 (but there's a first appointment fee of 350), sonogram 192. Those are my fees so far. The doc is veryyyy nice, takes her time to explain anything u want.

Still chilling and waiting for my darling LO...

Merrymum, I sent you a PM. Pls kindly respond. Thanks

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by merrymum: 5:12pm On Jan 25, 2016

aye88:

Merrymum, I sent you a PM. Pls kindly respond. Thanks

Hi aye88. I've responded.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Vlesparza: 5:37pm On Jan 25, 2016

theeds:
Hi peeps una dooo. i am a first flyer to the U.S. Pls I want to confirm if it isn't an issue changing my route from oklahoma to Texas as I stated in my visa application.

@slamex85: I intend traveling to Texas first week April. Though i am seriously considering el Paso . OWats ur take?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by slamex85: 5:38pm On Jan 25, 2016

@theeds please am travelling the same period you are travelling April/may to Houston please let's talk so that we can plan together thanks.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Vlesparza: 5:39pm On Jan 25, 2016

theeds:
Hi peeps una dooo. i am a first flyer to the U.S. Pls I want to confirm if it isn't an issue changing my route from oklahoma to Texas as I stated in my visa application.

@slamex85: I intend traveling to Texas first week April. Though i am seriously considering el Paso . OWats ur take?

El Paso is still consistent with its prices and services. El Paso is experienced with birth tourism since it is a close distance from Mexico.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Chijiuche: 6:15pm On Jan 25, 2016

simababe:

I'm also a september mum and I've been silently reading about the thread. Mailed an hospital and got a quote of $2650(north side hospital) but haven't gotten a doc yet. I did CS at first so I mite end up doing CSs again. First child was delivered in nigeria. Welcome on board and av a stress free 9month

Thanks Simababe.....I have PM you. Check your mail

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by missexiest: 6:21pm On Jan 25, 2016

simababe:

I'm also a september mum and I've been silently reading about the thread. Mailed an hospital and got a quote of $2650(north side hospital) but haven't gotten a doc yet. I did CS at first so I mite end up doing CSs again. First child was delivered in nigeria. Welcome on board and av a stress free 9month

Pls can u give me the hospitals email address.Thanks

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by slamex85: 6:29pm On Jan 25, 2016

firsttymum:

Ok
Wait lemme help you research for hospitals within your budget.
Erm do I also search for flights for you too?
What of free transportation?

@firttymum thanks alot i will like to see a break down from the hospital, but the flight I will like to do that myself thanks.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ozycy: 6:41pm On Jan 25, 2016

OK, right now, laf wan troway me from this chair @ The poster above me lipsrsealed

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by theeds: 6:57pm On Jan 25, 2016

@slammed85: I have e-mailed u let's get started. I can't shout wink

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by shelly23: 7:00pm On Jan 25, 2016

tried to do it some yrs back in Houston and it was just looong!

They couldn't tell me directly how much I was getting back and they were going to send the refund as a check like 2wks later.

From what I observed, it was a private company doing it (not the govt) and they were also going to take a commission.

This was at Katy Mills mall, not sure if thEy're still there, it was one of those stalls in the aisle (close to the movie theater). There's also one at the Galleria close to the Neiman Marcus shoe dept exit. They were closed when I went (it was a Sunday), but I really Just wanted to know if it was the same company as Katy Mills.

The sales lady at Neiman Marcus Just advised to go up to their customer service and show my passport for an international customer voucher (or something like that) for 15% off which I did. They asked for my ticket to confirm that I was really a visitor and I Just showed them on my phone. Macy's has something similar and I think it's better than the stress of refund.

anonymousmum:
hello all,

can someone please give us a comprehensive expose on the tax refund for the US?

I know people have given bits and pieces of info but I have not seen anything that details the steps (I stand corrected though). Checked online but it's not very clear..

For example,
What states have this refund that have been tried and tested?
What tax exactly are we claiming the refund on? i.e the sales tax? the city tax ? other tax? etc
On what items can you claim the refund (for example in the UK u cant claim VAT refund on children's clothing)
Can you claim on items bought online? Within the US?
General process?
What to do when you get to the airport, do you go to Customs?
Do they pay cash?
Other details? Is the whole thing worth the wahala?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 7:14pm On Jan 25, 2016

ozycy:
OK, right now, laf wan troway me from this chair @ The poster above me .

Azzin!

I can't even express whether na laff or cry I wan do now

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 8:39pm On Jan 25, 2016

slamex85:
@firsttymum thanks alot i will like to see a break down from the hospital, but the flight I will like to do that myself thanks.

Oya FTM, I will also like a pedicure and a full body massage while you are at it.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by slamex85: 9:02pm On Jan 25, 2016

@ theeds this is my email echioma85@gmail.com let's talk

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by mrsbw: 9:17pm On Jan 25, 2016

slamex85:
@firttymum thanks alot i will like to see a break down from the hospital, but the flight I will like to do that myself thanks.

LOOOL

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 9:55pm On Jan 25, 2016

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 10:01pm On Jan 25, 2016

nefertitiram:

Oya FTM, I will also like a pedicure and a full body massage while you are at it.

yes ma'am.... What about cooking for you

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 10:01pm On Jan 25, 2016

slamex85:
@firttymum thanks alot i will like to see a break down from the hospital, but the flight I will like to do that myself thanks.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 10:03pm On Jan 25, 2016

LadyGuinivere:

Chaiii I missed this FTM! Lol

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 10:04pm On Jan 25, 2016

Enizo did you get my pm

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