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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by nenya(f): 7:52pm On May 14, 2016

bims87:
@Nenya, read the post u quoted, she already mentioned the hospital,Dr and the bill. Its in California.

Dear I was not asking for bills she gave the details well which got me interested.
I was asking for doctors details name, email, phone number and address.
For me dr m.......does not make sense in any way as it can mean anything.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by veleta: 7:56pm On May 14, 2016

@ Nenya,am interested in St Francis California and Dr M,and would be travelling very early September,looking for a partner too.
@ Nef,so sorry about your loss.Life is just so unpredictable and value of life in this country is not appreciated. May God grant them eternal rest

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by greatie: 8:02pm On May 14, 2016

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

Am so sorry to hear this cry

It well with d family.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by swappylove: 8:04pm On May 14, 2016

blaize777:

u dey talk insurance am talking of self paid patient more ova d nicu is inside d hospital wat I even hrd is 500 per day but dey offer discounts to self paid patients I just want to reconfirm who ve used WHMC and der baby ended up in der intensive unit(NICU) .do u know wat is 3000 dollars per nite abi sleep dey ur eyes

Congrats dear.just keep thanking God for keeping ur baby alive.she will get better real quick amen.
Pls try and stop worrying about the bill for now.patapata, u collect payment plan and pay at ur pace.nothing can compare to having ur baby alive and well biko

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Mumtwins08: 8:13pm On May 14, 2016

Mumtwins08:
Hi mamas . Please has any one travelled United airlines before ....how is their food ? And sitting plan pls ... And is it true baby has 2 23kg . Thanks a lot

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by nenya(f): 8:14pm On May 14, 2016

veleta:
@ Nenya,am interested in St Francis California and Dr M,and would be travelling very early September,looking for a partner too.
@ Nef,so sorry about your loss.Life is just so unpredictable and value of life in this country is not appreciated. May God grant them eternal rest

@Veleta very much interested?
Did you speak and made arrangements with Dr Mbagwu? Can you private me on nenna4@yahoo.com

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Harjeehbaday(m): 9:01pm On May 14, 2016

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

Take Heart dear, May God console you and the family>

This is really sad

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dora2007: 9:10pm On May 14, 2016

Hello people,

Pls any experience or idea on bills for chicago hospitals and doctors?
Anyone help with the info. Tnx

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by biollar1: 9:29pm On May 14, 2016

My God! Havanna shocked

now I believe that saying...it's not by size alone.

May Her soul rest in peace. So sorry dear, pls take heart.

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by gusfy823: 9:39pm On May 14, 2016

blaize777:
Hello house .thank God my princess arrived yesterday tru a C-SECTION sadly she is not too strong weight 2kg,low sugar level on &off and she is eating only tru pipe from her nostrile cos she can't suck bottle for now my breast milk is not even flowing and she has jaundice so she is in NICU.pls house abeg how much is der cost who has experienced dis b4 asper how much dey will charge at d end of the all intensive care.urgent reply pls.cos our budget was VD now it turned to CS b4 baby issue resulted to NICU and dey won't discharge baby until she is fully recovered. I thank God she is active not weak.

Congratulations on the arrival of your princess, NICU bills vary depending on the hosp even for self paying patients, my second child was admitted at NICU in 2012 at coney island brooklyn and the bill was 3500 per day, thankfully she spent only 4 days. Her bill alone plus drugs amounted to 18k. Please don't get yourself bothered, their bills can easily be negotiated esp if you are ready to pay a large sum as cash. I got a 60% discount at the end. Worrying will only tilt you to depression and it changes nothing. I had my 3rd baby 6 days ago at whmc, I think I saw somewhere that the bill is 1000 per day for nicu, but u can always confirm. You can also send someone downstairs to the billing dept to verify or even call them from your room. My advise is for you to get ready to negotiate when u get the final bill, ask to speak with the head of billing, also if baby stays long get ready to be discharged alone so u don't accumulate more bills [cos it's 500 per day for mother after the 3days]. Above all put it in prayers, you will be fine.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tipsyjules(f): 10:37pm On May 14, 2016

Please can we talk more privately maybe bbm or whatsapp. I will really appreciate.

nenya:

That will be great!!! Looking forward to that......but

I was dead sure as at last week I will be going to el paso cos I felt it was well planned out in terms of payment, accommodation etc.

I had made reservation with inland suites and got numbers for taxi,

then I read the post from mom that had twin with regards to accommodation recommending airbnb. I tried it out and it turned about $600+- a month.

Also another mom that used dr mbagwu at st Francis and I feel he is more cost effective.
Am yet to give him a call to discuss on one and one. Once I speak with him then I will be able to say where exactly I will go to.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TeeteeK: 11:06pm On May 14, 2016

nenya:

@Veleta very much interested?
Did you speak and made arrangements with Dr Mbagwu? Can you private me on nenna4@yahoo.com

Am also interested,leaving around that time.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temyb: 11:32pm On May 14, 2016

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

Hmmmmm,Havana. I really don't want to say anything. Am using that same hospital&I tell you I can't and would not give birth there. It's not by size or by name o. I had a very very bad experience there with these my pregnancy. The hospital is where my husband hospital insurance is,all they are after is money. I can't dispute that they have good doctors but they are not 100% sure. I had a clelarge or I don't know what they call it medically. But in plain lamguage,it is what they usually do for woman who carry multiple,it a procedure that involve tying the cervix of the woman so that the cervix would not come down. It usually done BTW 12-14 weeks. I was told to do it cod am carrying multiple&it's an ivf pregnancy. They actually did it but guess what I was seriously injured in the process&the Dr did not deem it fit to tell me the truth. I just noticed I bled&going to toilet was painful.My mom is also a Nurse,she kept on telling me something is wrong. Guess what,they had to stitch me to stop the bleeding without telling me&the bill they brought within 24hrs was N265,000. I got to know I was injured when I used a mirror&my enemy was furious.I quickly called my Ivf Dr who was also very angry. I told them hell no way am going to sign N265,000 for.a small procedure&I was injured. They thought I was joking cos it's insurance since am not the one paying. At the long run,the Dr begged&it was cut down to N165,000. I just told myself that lialia,I wouldn't give birth here oooo,not with the ivf thing i went through. I should now come and be heating stories that touches the heart. No way
Even with all their names,I don't trust them. It took 3 weeks for me to heal&it was a terrible experience for.me

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by cindermum: 12:05am On May 15, 2016

[quote author=temyb post=45628600]

Hi, could you please send a pm giving me name of the hosp u had ur IVF done? Got 2 older sisters who ve done this severally in d US to no fruition and they ve both been married for several years. Please help. Thank u.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ijeomaobi1: 6:25am On May 15, 2016

@najalady86,

Awww.... Dats a load u just removed from my head. I've pmd u o

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dj4wealth: 6:43am On May 15, 2016

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

I lost a friend too same date, mum & daughter. Ada, why?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:44am On May 15, 2016

blaize777:
Hello house .thank God my princess arrived yesterday tru a C-SECTION sadly she is not too strong weight 2kg,low sugar level on &off and she is eating only tru pipe from her nostrile cos she can't suck bottle for now my breast milk is not even flowing and she has jaundice so she is in NICU.pls house abeg how much is der cost who has experienced dis b4 asper how much dey will charge at d end of the all intensive care.urgent reply pls.cos our budget was VD now it turned to CS b4 baby issue resulted to NICU and dey won't discharge baby until she is fully recovered. I thank God she is active not weak.

Hugs and congratulations to you Mama. Welcome to your LO.

Let's pray for the best.God multiplies our testimonies when we show gratitude.continue to pray, to praise to worship.

His plans for you are good and he is more than able to complete what he has started.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nogen: 8:06am On May 15, 2016

dj4wealth:

I lost a friend too same date, mum & daughter. Ada, why?

You too knew the lady. That's the same woman she was talking about.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 8:26am On May 15, 2016

@ blaise777
It is well... Life trumps over cost.

@ nerf
May their souls rest in peace.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temyb: 8:36am On May 15, 2016

[quote author=cindermum post=45629142][/quote]
Hello cinder mum, have replied your via e-mail. Please check and let me know u got it

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 9:08am On May 15, 2016

nefertitiram:
I've just received the worst news of my life. A friend died in childbirth... Havana hospital!

I'm still in shock. This is 2016... baby and mum died.

Not our portion in Jesus name. I just needed to rant. I can only say if only...

This Nigeria sef

May God grant them eternal rest sad

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mamamj: 9:29am On May 15, 2016

Travelling to dallas ending of the month

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mamamj: 9:32am On May 15, 2016

Moyetty:
Any one travelling to Dallas ending of this month? Holla at me

hello Moyetty,Travelling to dallas ending of the month

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by nefertitiram: 9:34am On May 15, 2016

dj4wealth:

I lost a friend too same date, mum & daughter. Ada, why?

It's Ada oooo!!!

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by modath(f): 12:13pm On May 15, 2016

dj4wealth:

I lost a friend too same date, mum & daughter. Ada, why?

small world!! Nerf's person is the same Ada, E-Hug... God will console all her F& F..

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by feddy27: 12:50pm On May 15, 2016

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by shirley013: 1:54pm On May 15, 2016

Wow. That's high ooo. Thanks for the info.

Diamond bank was 312 as at last week Monday. E shock me no be small. Now that parallel market prices have increased, it might be higher. [/quote]

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by cindermum: 1:57pm On May 15, 2016

Thank you so much. It is well appreciated.

temyb:

Hello cinder mum, have replied your via e-mail. Please check and let me know u got it

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TLKMama: 2:35pm On May 15, 2016

Hello All,

Live in Texas. Just thought to share my POE experience. Flew Delta Airline at almost 35weeks. Long flight really. Very uneventful. Wasn't asked for fit to fly. Tummy was looking massive though grin

Got to Atlanta. Was just jumping lines cos of the tummy. 4 mins after landing was in front of the CPB.

CBP: Good morning
Me: Good Morning
CBP: why are you in the US?
Me: Childbirth
CBP: How much do you have in cash
ME: $10k
CBP: Would that be enough to cover all your expenses?
ME: No. I have a dollar debit card with $..... on it
CBP: any correspondence with hospital and Dr? Any Payment?
ME: I have made part payment to the Dr. But hospital won't collect payment till am registered.
CBP: may I see receipts?
ME: Gave her receipts for Dr. Accommodation and appointment letter.
CBP: what hospital?
ME: ...........
CBP: Alright thanks. All the best with your baby
Me: thanks.

On the way out to go catch my connecting flight that is how one winch guy that was collecting immigration slip said you need to go for secondary inspection. In my head, am like wateva! Having declared my intention at the embassy gave me confidence and all my documentation matched the info I gave at the embassy.

At secondary inspection less than 2 mins later my name was called:
CBP: Checked my details on the system. The Dr. Details I filled matched my appointment letter.
CBP: how long are you staying? Like 10-12 weeks.
CBP: How many months are you?
Me: hmm? Lol!
CBP: How many weeks pregnant are you?
Me: oh, 35 weeks.
CBP: okay. Fill this form. He was telling me line by line how to fill the form. Lol! Had 10k. He checked but didn't count.
CBP: All the best.
Me: Thanks.

Lessons Learnt:
1. If you can help it, don't use wheelchair they are likely to answer you faster. I was looking heavy but I wasn't in a wheelchair. I also guessed that it could be psychological because why come from your country to make us serve you? I met some ladies in inspection, Pregnant using wheelchair and I left them there. Start Using Bcomplex a few days to your trip your bone ko strong karakaka like Zuma rock! Lol!

2. Be consistent. Don't lie. If you filled a Dr. Or Hospital in your DS160 please use that Hospital or Dr. There will always be a cheaper Dr., A Cheaper hospital, a cheaper package than what you opted for but the Onus is on you to have done your research before you fill your form. Please stick to the info you gave at the embassy. I know dollars is pinching becos I didn't even get PTA but let us think about Renewal, Your family visas being tied to yours and effect of our decisions in the long run and how they might affect not just ours but our family chances of visa renewal.

3. Now that cheaper packages are being questioned let us be careful, ask the financial counselor questions about the package and if they are willing to put that information in your zero balance letters.

Thanks all for all the work you have been doing! Newbies, please read!!! From Burden of proof to Visa interview to hospital to accommodation to Dr. I got here without having to PM anybody or ask any questions.

If you are going for a masters degree that will cost almost N5million backtoback (now that exchange rate is not smiling) Will you not READ? Will you be going to exam hall expecting expo?!

It's been God and God's Favor all the way so please let's do our part. Heaven help those who help themselves.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by happytbaby: 2:38pm On May 15, 2016

@ Nef and Dj4wealth,

E pele o, a ko ni ri iru re mo o. Ojo a jinna si ra o.

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