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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by misszionboo(f): 10:21pm On Oct 14, 2018
misszionboo:
My dear pple. Good evening all. Please I need help on how to get someone to do an emergency travel document/ certificate ASAP the embassy isn’t picking up and I don’t live anywhere close to the embassies. Please. Any suggestions or contribution will be highly appreciated
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by curiouslearner: 5:52am On Oct 15, 2018
Anyone used Delta airlines? Please what was your experience and how is the POE (Atlanta) . Hubby thinks a direct flight will be better cos of the long hours

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 8:43am On Oct 15, 2018
Exactly
Vlesparza:


Unfortunately, a nurse practitioner is not a doctor. Prenatal care with a nurse practitioner with a doctor doing the delivery is between $750-$1100 at the most, not $2000.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 8:52am On Oct 15, 2018
I also used him 2015 never met any Nigerian in all my appointment and the service was good
Hmm Has a number of doctors with thesame bill so if xydas isn’t ok let’s find someone else
After all we are paying for it
Adebuble:



$2k is not beans, I may b wrong, but I was one of the 1st people to use Dr Nicholas in 2015, and I did due diligence to fetch him out, then I had a good service, trust me when people rush a particular Doc. their services may drop sure to over booking.. Which is not a reason for bad service thou..
Dr. Nicholas is a qualified Doc who sees more of Latin Americans and black Americans from the sub urban areas.. We too dey rush him too much, can we please do more research and get new untapped Dr. Alot of us just are doing copy and paste no research..

It's bad and heart breaking to get a crappy service but we Nigerians are to used to doing follow follow.. There are untapped hospitals and Dr., but we r not doing due diligence..

So sorry for the bad service, pls am begging get new leads...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Bejewelled: 9:02am On Oct 15, 2018
I renewed my B1/B2 visa late 2016 and had the intention of going on a family vacation with it in 2017. That trip couldn't happen, because of certain reasons, so that visa was unused and had just 5 days validity left on it when I flew KLM with my three children on 13th October, to go have my fourth child.
I had almost taken the decision to get a fresh visa via dropbox , but changed my mind because of the increase in asking dropbox renewals to schedule interviews instead, my obviously pregnant belly and the difficulty in getting close interview dates.
So, armed with the knowledge that I could be at the POE even at the last date and still get stamped in for six months, I decided to take my chances.

I was 35 weeks and 5 days, at the time of the flight and at MMA, the fit-to-fly letter from my doctor wasn't requested for.
While boarding after the layover at Amsterdam, that wasn't requested for either.


We got into LAX about 11:30 am on 14th October and proceeded to CBP.
All passengers were directed to use the many automated passport control kiosks to scan our visas and answer some questions.
I declared that I had brought in some of the foods asked about, then proceeded to scan my visa.
My old passports were attached to the newest, with rubber bands, so the entire thing was quite bulky. An officer noticed that I had difficulty scanning my visa, because of that, so he came over to help.
I noticed that when the machine asked my reason for coming into the U.S., he selected "Pleasure".
He also scanned my children's passports and the machine issued receipts for the four of us.
Then, we proceeded to the CBP officers at the counter. The one I went to asked nothing about my very obvious pregnancy, correspondence with doctor or hospital, nor did he request to see previous childbirth bills.
He didn't ask how much I brought in with me. I had already declared, on the machine, that I didn't have up to $10k cash with me, anyway.
He asked what foods I had declared and I told him I brought in dried veggies and dried fish. Of course I had more food than that, but those were the only ones I had been required to declare. I had brought in two boxes of food from Nigeria.
He asked when last I had come to the U.S. and I told him. He asked how often my kids had come to the U.S. and I told him how often each had come, since birth.
He looked at my visa, then at his watch. I guess he wanted to confirm that the visa was still valid then.
He asked how long I intended to stay and after I said, "Eight weeks," stamped me in till April 13th 2019, gave me back the receipts from the machine and pointed us in the baggage claim direction.
The entire interaction with him took about five mins.

We picked up our checked in luggage and headed to exit control, where the receipts were taken. We spent less than two mins there.

From there, we exited the airport and got a taxi to the Airbnb home we had rented.
Thanking God for a drama-free and very fast POE experience and resting up for my doctor and hospital appointments.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 9:11am On Oct 15, 2018
Check delta
Myself67:
Please what airline can fly a 38 weeks pregnant woman. And what are the documents I need apart from Doctor's fit to fly
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 12:18pm On Oct 15, 2018
Bejewelled:
I renewed my B1/B2 visa late 2016 and had the intention of going on a family vacation with it in 2017. That trip couldn't happen, because of certain reasons, so that visa was unused and had just 5 days validity left on it when I flew KLM with my three children on 13th October, to go have my fourth child.
I had almost taken the decision to get a fresh visa via dropbox , but changed my mind because of the increase in asking dropbox renewals to schedule an interview instead, my obviously pregnant belly and the difficulty in getting close interview dates.
So, armed with the knowledge that I could be at the POE even at the last date and still get stamped in for six months, I decided to take my chances.

I was 35 weeks and 5 days, at the time of the flight and at MMA, the fit-to-fly letter from my doctor wasn't requested for.
While boarding after the layover at Amsterdam, that wasn't requested for either.



We got into LAX about 11:30 am on 14th October and proceeded to CBP.
All passengers were directed to use the many automated passport control kiosks to scan our visas and answer some questions.
I declared that I had brought in some of the foods asked about, then proceeded to scan my visa.
My old passports were attached to the newest, with rubber bands, so the entire thing was quite bulky. An officer noticed that I had difficulty scanning my visa, because of that, so he came over to help.
I noticed that when the machine asked my reason for coming into the U.S., he selected "Pleasure".
He also scanned my children's passports and the machine issued receipts for the four of us.
Then, we proceeded to the CBP officers at the counter. The one I went to asked nothing about my very obvious pregnancy, correspondence with doctor or hospital, nor did he request to see previous childbirth bills.
He didn't ask how much I brought in with me. I had already declared, on the machine, that I didn't have up to $10k cash with me, anyway.
He asked what foods I had declared and I told him I brought in dried veggies and dried fish. Of course I had more food than that, but those were the only ones I had been required to declare. I had brought in two boxes of food from Nigeria.
He asked when last I had come to the U.S. and I told him. He asked how often my kids had come to the U.S. and I told him how often each had come, since birth.
He looked at my visa, then at his watch. I guess he wanted to confirm that the visa was still valid then.
He asked how long I intended to stay and after I said, "Eight weeks," stamped me in till April 13th 2019, gave me back the receipts from the machine and pointed us in the baggage claim direction.
The entire interaction with him took about five mins.

We picked up our checked in luggage and headed to exit control, where the receipts were taken. We spent less than two mins there.

From there, we exited the airport and got a taxi to the Airbnb home we had rented.
Thanking God for a drama-free and very fast POE experience and resting up for my doctor and hospital appointments.
hopefully when u return you don’t have renewal issues cause it wud be so clear you left early without renewing because of your pregnancy
Wish u a safe delivery
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Oleayo22(f): 1:24pm On Oct 15, 2018
ninab:

hopefully when u return you don’t have renewal issues cause it wud be so clear you left early without renewing because of your pregnancy
Wish u a safe delivery
Praying likewise for her. because those of who even declared our intention are still looking for date for second missionary journey.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Simplicity01: 1:48pm On Oct 15, 2018
Please anyone with recent experience using Dr. Fagbohun and Oakbend Medical Center? Please kindly share, I will appreciate any input. Thank you mama's.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by mldtemi(f): 2:34pm On Oct 15, 2018
Good afternoon Nairalander. I wished I had been on this platform years ago. My sister introduced this page to me and I am grateful that she did. I intend to go on my missionary journey soon and I plan o. Going to newyork. All the cost/bills that I have been seeing are on the high side. From 10k and above. Does anyone have any good recommendation?. I need help so that I can do more research. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Momo13: 6:06pm On Oct 15, 2018
ninab:

hopefully when u return you don’t have renewal issues cause it wud be so clear you left early without renewing because of your pregnancy
Wish u a safe delivery

I doubt anyone would pick issues with her for going on a VALID visa. It was the smart thing to do at 35 weeks.
Only hitch is you did not declare at POE that you came in for childbirth even though you're obviously pregnant.
You should have mentioned it even though you were not asked.

All the best with your delivery and future renewals.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Momo13: 6:07pm On Oct 15, 2018
mldtemi:
Good afternoon Nairalander. I wished I had been on this platform years ago. My sister introduced this page to me and I am grateful that she did. I intend to go on my missionary journey soon and I plan o. Going to newyork. All the cost/bills that I have been seeing are on the high side. From 10k and above. Does anyone have any good recommendation?. I need help so that I can do more research. Thanks

Read a page or 2 backwards. A moniker mentioned wyckoff in Brooklyn. Search the moniker and read up the details of her experience.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by curiouslearner: 8:39pm On Oct 15, 2018
Anyone used Delta airlines? Please what was your experience and how is the POE (Atlanta) . Hubby thinks a direct flight will be better cos of long flight hours.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Momo13: 8:43pm On Oct 15, 2018
curiouslearner:

Anyone used Delta airlines? Please what was your experience and how is the POE (Atlanta) . Hubby thinks a direct flight will be better cos of long flight hours.

I did. At 38 weeks. 12 hours from Lagos to Atlanta. POE was a breeze. Wasn't asked for previous receipts, asked about how much cash I held and if I declared childbirth at visa renewal interview. My experience overall on delta flight was great. I was allocated a row with 2 empty seats so I was able to lie down and sleep. In flight entertainment was great as well. Above all,Pray to be favoured.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mandydaisy: 9:33pm On Oct 15, 2018
Hello everyone and thanks to all for your contributions on this thread.
Please for our twin mamas or anyone with experience, what is the latest you will advice travelling for missionary journey when expecting twins?

Thanks!
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by curiouslearner: 6:57am On Oct 16, 2018
Momo13:


I did. At 38 weeks. 12 hours from Lagos to Atlanta. POE was a breeze. Wasn't asked for previous receipts, asked about how much cash I held and if I declared childbirth at visa renewal interview. My experience overall on delta flight was great. I was allocated a row with 2 empty seats so I was able to lie down and sleep. In flight entertainment was great as well. Above all,Pray to be favoured.

Thanks alot! I appreciate this. I am a first time traveller. Declared my intent at the embassy. I will surely pray for all the favour I need.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 9:33am On Oct 16, 2018
mldtemi:
Good afternoon Nairalander. I wished I had been on this platform years ago. My sister introduced this page to me and I am grateful that she did. I intend to go on my missionary journey soon and I plan o. Going to newyork. All the cost/bills that I have been seeing are on the high side. From 10k and above. Does anyone have any good recommendation?. I need help so that I can do more research. Thanks
Theirs is one in jersey not too far from ny cs is about 9k normal delivery is a thousand less

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by feddy27: 9:39am On Oct 16, 2018
Simplicity01:
Please anyone with recent experience using Dr. Fagbohun and Oakbend Medical Center? Please kindly share, I will appreciate any input. Thank you mama's.

Used him for my 1st... very experienced and overall I had a good service
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by overlord77: 10:18am On Oct 16, 2018
curiouslearner:
Anyone used Delta airlines? Please what was your experience and how is the POE (Atlanta) . Hubby thinks a direct flight will be better cos of the long hours

Both united and delta takes about 12 hours to the US. For a pregnant lady or anyone else for that matter, I'd suggest the connection option. You get the advantage of at least seeing new faces, touching different airports and taking in fresh air at intervals (lol). Did Lufthansa in august, ABV to FRA to ORD, sweet.

POE in ATL is a breeze, just answer their questions truthfully and you are on your way.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by mldtemi(f): 10:37am On Oct 16, 2018
ninab:

Theirs is one in jersey not too far from ny cs is about 9k normal delivery is a thousand less

Thank you.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by darhleene: 12:48pm On Oct 16, 2018
Fantastic4:
Hello House,

Please any suggestions for a Dr n Hospital in Dallas TX?


Hi,

I'm in the same shoes as you. Need a hospital and Dr in Dallas asap..any information you can share yet pls?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by temio1: 2:11pm On Oct 16, 2018
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ballyray: 2:51pm On Oct 16, 2018
hi , noticed you are atlanta mum ,i am too for next year please drop you email so we can relate .thank you
curiouslearner:
Anyone used Delta airlines? Please what was your experience and how is the POE (Atlanta) . Hubby thinks a direct flight will be better cos of the long hours
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by demiiii(f): 3:27pm On Oct 16, 2018
Hello nairalanders,

I need a doctor and a cheaper hospital in Maryland. I am having multiples and the fees are very high. The doctor I got is going to received (2500 X the no of child delivered = $5000) as doctors fee only. Other fees aren't included.

While the hospital fees at PG is starting from 10,000 upward.
I do not know if this will be charged per child delivered.

The doctors I have been getting have stopped accepting self pay patients, they only accept insurance.


HELP IS NEEDED URGENTLY. Please any nairalander with a doctor that accepts self pay patients in Maryland and hospital fees are quite reasonable. Especially multiple birth.
Precisely Maryland. I have a relative there which makes it easier for me.

Thanking you in anticipation.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by curiouslearner: 8:50pm On Oct 16, 2018
ballyray:
hi , noticed you are atlanta mum ,i am too for next year please drop you email so we can relate .thank you
Not an Atlanta mum. My final destination is Houston Texas.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Zeewirld: 10:25pm On Oct 16, 2018
Kappyscode:
Hey Zeewirld where you able to get accross to them in the hospital?
Can I PM you, was looking at New Jersey for my wife and we were still searching for an hospital there.
Thanks
......Got some but prices are in the range of 6k

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Zeewirld: 10:27pm On Oct 16, 2018
Can't one get affordable hospitals of range 2kk to 3k around new Jersey Please help
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by nana101: 11:12pm On Oct 16, 2018
Hello house, who has used HNWMC and got all documents including SSN before returning back as well as itemized bill and zero balance letter.

How long did you have to stay after birth to get all these ready including bill for peadiatrician, pathology, lab.

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