TWoods:


#idonbelieveit

So this is still an issue here?

By the way, nice titbit - if you're in Houston, you should try out Cafeabuja on Westheimer. Best isi ewu i ever had by far!

Now let no one say Twoods was never helpful.

Babatwi:


Why not get the fit to fly on the same day you're travelling ,all you need to do is get to the airport a bit early sort it out.

goobyparks:


Pls Is fit to fly from my doctor acceptable?
Or must it be from port health?

Babatwi:


Why not get the fit to fly on the same day you're travelling ,all you need to do is get to the airport a bit early sort it out.

Babaelliott:




Hi, congratulations on your successful birthing. can you please email me Dr Stimage's and total cost break down, ( she seems like alot of people choice on here and other places) and also which Dr and hospital did you eventually use? can you also please email total cost and breakdown, DW is due feb next year, i would really appreciate all info elliottbabatunde@gmail.com thanks

ogonnan:
Oh ok, thought i had to have one from my doctor.

I don't mind doing that at all. planned to go early anyway to avoid their matter...... So i assume they will just direct me there or i should go by myself?

Emirates says okay to fly till 36, so shouldnt have issues from them. it is over zealous airport officials that worry me

thanks a lot

ashedzi:
If u are yet to get a response for questions u musta directed to me, kindly drop it here so others can help out just incase so u don't keep waiting. I need to tidy up few things so u may not get the feedback imdtly, Tnx

anonymousmum:

From 28 weeks, Emirates requires fit to fly from your doctor, with the hospital letterhead.

Must not be dated more than 48 hours before your flight. All of this information is on the Emirates website.

They do not require port health letter.

Airport officials have no business with if you are pregnant or not.

ogemele:


Pls how can one go about the hosp and Dr's correspondence.

ogonnan:


Yekpa! 48 hours ke... e don be for me na! i checked their site and did see the need for the FTF but not the 48hours bit, hence the question on if it was 7 days or whatever.

Hmm... what to do now? my hospital wont give me one after 34 weeks, which was this week and i am travelling next week

Sundayschooltea:
Hello family. Can I get quotation for hnwmc, and Dr Xydas. Or better still his email address? Please save a worried soul. Please i am yet to get any response, kindly send me any useful information to temi4see@gmail.com.
Thanks

kokorita:
Hello all, please I want to find out if it's compulsory I send a mail to usa embassy informing them I plan to travel to give birth. AV been to usa once , also please want to ask. How much is ok to hold while travelling. Last question. Please how much is baby passport , visa to come back to Nigeria and birth certificate. Pls needs urgent. Thanks house.

olukemiyemi:
Good day people.

I wanted to share my experience has I have gained a lot reading from what other people share on here. This is the second baby I've had in the US. The first was in Virginia, while I stayed in with family in Maryland. Virginia is significantly cheaper depending on your choice but distance was a major challenge for me. This time we decided to do Houston because it was going to be more cost effectve.

I traveled with Turkish airline on May 27th to JFK and spent time with my friends before heading out to Houston. Point of entry was surprisingly easy, I did self check in, printed out a receipt and only thing I was asked was the kind of food I had on me. No questions asked my purpose of visit or my big tummy (I was huge). I was really grateful for that.

I had gone very far with planning for Houston before I noticed in the document one of the doctors sent me that they do not allow VBAC (virginal birth after CS). I found out later that this was a Texas thing, most hospitals will not allow a woman that has had a previous CS try to get birth vaginally. This is my 3rd, I had a VBAC with my second, so I didn't see any reason to have a planned C-Section. We searched for Drs would do VBAC and we found one who uses Ben Taub. The cost estimates was significantly higher than using Oak bend or any of the other cost effective hospitals/doctors. The Dr's fees alone was about $5400 for normal delivery, so I contacted a midwife/birthing center as back up.

I visited both the midwife and the Drs at Ben Taub (they are 5 minutes apart in distance) but we eventually settled for the birthing center because my chances of having a natural delivery and staying within my budget was better. We had Ben Taub as backup in case going to the hospital became necessary.

My baby came on the 12th of July at the birthing center, it was easy and the best birthing experience of my three births. Baby came 2 weeks late and was happy to not have been under any pressure to be induced. Antenatal visits was easy and schedules flexible, service was very personal, midwife came home to check on us after the birth, they had free group prenatal classes and breastfeeding support meetings.

I know people on here have made a valid point of the risk of using birthing centers but for VBAC mums like me, who really want do things naturally and are low risk, its definitely an option. Also a cheaper option if you are low risk.

I got the birth certificate in less than a week, I've got the passport and also got approval for the Nigerian visa on arrival in less than 24 hours. I sent an e-mail with all necessary documents to the immigrations email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) and was very impressed to hear back from them same day.

nefertitiram:


Birthing centers are frowned upon by visa officers. I know a lady that was denied upon renewal because she used a birthing center.

olukemiyemi:
Good day people.

I wanted to share my experience has I have gained a lot reading from what other people share on here. This is the second baby I've had in the US. The first was in Virginia, while I stayed in with family in Maryland. Virginia is significantly cheaper depending on your choice but distance was a major challenge for me. This time we decided to do Houston because it was going to be more cost effectve.

I traveled with Turkish airline on May 27th to JFK and spent time with my friends before heading out to Houston. Point of entry was surprisingly easy, I did self check in, printed out a receipt and only thing I was asked was the kind of food I had on me. No questions asked my purpose of visit or my big tummy (I was huge). I was really grateful for that.

I had gone very far with planning for Houston before I noticed in the document one of the doctors sent me that they do not allow VBAC (virginal birth after CS). I found out later that this was a Texas thing, most hospitals will not allow a woman that has had a previous CS try to get birth vaginally. This is my 3rd, I had a VBAC with my second, so I didn't see any reason to have a planned C-Section. We searched for Drs would do VBAC and we found one who uses Ben Taub. The cost estimates was significantly higher than using Oak bend or any of the other cost effective hospitals/doctors. The Dr's fees alone was about $5400 for normal delivery, so I contacted a midwife/birthing center as back up.

I visited both the midwife and the Drs at Ben Taub (they are 5 minutes apart in distance) but we eventually settled for the birthing center because my chances of having a natural delivery and staying within my budget was better. We had Ben Taub as backup in case going to the hospital became necessary.

My baby came on the 12th of July at the birthing center, it was easy and the best birthing experience of my three births. Baby came 2 weeks late and was happy to not have been under any pressure to be induced. Antenatal visits was easy and schedules flexible, service was very personal, midwife came home to check on us after the birth, they had free group prenatal classes and breastfeeding support meetings.

I know people on here have made a valid point of the risk of using birthing centers but for VBAC mums like me, who really want do things naturally and are low risk, its definitely an option. Also a cheaper option if you are low risk.

I got the birth certificate in less than a week, I've got the passport and also got approval for the Nigerian visa on arrival in less than 24 hours. I sent an e-mail with all necessary documents to the immigrations email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) and was very impressed to hear back from them same day.

absural:
Please which hospital can one use in new york?

uzyfine:
my sister stays in Minnesota but am in El Paso blc cost of birth in Minnesota is quite expensive, u can't get less than 18. U have to look for somewhere else

justwise:


Still not a good idea because of the risks involved and you will struggle to get your visa renewed or even get a visa if the VO knew that you will be using birthing center.

olukemiyemi:


This is my second time using a birthing center and I renewed my visa without issues and I believe someone here also had same experience. In fact with my previous birth, I presented payment confirmation and signed contract at the point of entry when I was asked for hospital documents and the man raised no issues, he told me they just need to be convinced you will pay your bills. I haven't seen any document that rules out the use a licensed birthing center in the US if you take full financial responsibility, they are not government assisted.
The difference in cost of a birthing center in Houston area and hospitals like Oakbend may not be more than a thousand or two. For me, it was cheaper because of my unique circumstance. What if one my main reasons for seeking to give birth abroad is because I want an out of hospital birth that I cannot get in Nigeria? VO based on personal convictions may refuse someone wants to use a birthing center but it also has to do with how you present your case.

For me the biggest risk is the possibility that you may need to go to a hospital if issues come up during delivery.

These are my personal thoughts and experience.

SuperDad:
@Dhollargurl, pls does "covers for child" include paediatrician fees or just hospital stay? Thanks

justwise:



During your first interview did you tell the VO that you will be using birthing centre?

mamanjai:
Mallam! Must she state that categorically It worked for her and didn't work for other pple.Why discourage it totally?? Why should where and how I birth be a major concern for VO officers? If its wrong to use a birthing center, am sure the VO officers would have empahised it the way they always emphasis paying your total Bill. If i gave birth at home or in the car nko? I just feel as long as you pay your bills and get ready for unexpected circumstances during the birth then you are fine.

olukemiyemi:
Good day people.

I wanted to share my experience has I have gained a lot reading from what other people share on here. This is the second baby I've had in the US. The first was in Virginia, while I stayed in with family in Maryland. Virginia is significantly cheaper depending on your choice but distance was a major challenge for me. This time we decided to do Houston because it was going to be more cost effectve.

I traveled with Turkish airline on May 27th to JFK and spent time with my friends before heading out to Houston. Point of entry was surprisingly easy, I did self check in, printed out a receipt and only thing I was asked was the kind of food I had on me. No questions asked my purpose of visit or my big tummy (I was huge). I was really grateful for that.

I had gone very far with planning for Houston before I noticed in the document one of the doctors sent me that they do not allow VBAC (virginal birth after CS). I found out later that this was a Texas thing, most hospitals will not allow a woman that has had a previous CS try to get birth vaginally. This is my 3rd, I had a VBAC with my second, so I didn't see any reason to have a planned C-Section. We searched for Drs would do VBAC and we found one who uses Ben Taub. The cost estimates was significantly higher than using Oak bend or any of the other cost effective hospitals/doctors. The Dr's fees alone was about $5400 for normal delivery, so I contacted a midwife/birthing center as back up.

I visited both the midwife and the Drs at Ben Taub (they are 5 minutes apart in distance) but we eventually settled for the birthing center because my chances of having a natural delivery and staying within my budget was better. We had Ben Taub as backup in case going to the hospital became necessary.

My baby came on the 12th of July at the birthing center, it was easy and the best birthing experience of my three births. Baby came 2 weeks late and was happy to not have been under any pressure to be induced. Antenatal visits was easy and schedules flexible, service was very personal, midwife came home to check on us after the birth, they had free group prenatal classes and breastfeeding support meetings.

I know people on here have made a valid point of the risk of using birthing centers but for VBAC mums like me, who really want do things naturally and are low risk, its definitely an option. Also a cheaper option if you are low risk.

I got the birth certificate in less than a week, I've got the passport and also got approval for the Nigerian visa on arrival in less than 24 hours. I sent an e-mail with all necessary documents to the immigrations email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) and was very impressed to hear back from them same day.