nikkygal:

Nice! This is a fantastic deal...That's why I keep telling people to seek out new information because there's always something better out there...you only need to 'unlock' it....

This looks a lot better than WHMC cos it is cheaper and more importantly closer to the house....that convenience is a big plus in a city without a good transport system like Houston. I suspect it's a catholic hospital....I've noticed they're cheaper probably for humanitarian reasaons....

At least now you can relax and just look forward to your departure...All the best dear and do keep in touch...

thanks dearie. will be in touch. have a good Christmas holiday

nikkygal:


@Uchetobi I see your point oh.....I guess you might have no choice than to settle for WHMC since they are obviously cheaper. My wahala with quite a nos of our naija peeps is that they like to hoard information. Am sure there are people that have used Methodist recently like your 'friend' and have relevant info regarding discounts/doctors etc but they won't just share **SMH** Because I heard Methodist too is fairly cheap....anyway, I'll advise you stick to Dr La/Whmc for now...

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my sister inlaw has found a cheaper option closer to her house for me @ Christus St Catherine Katy Hospital


Doctor's Cost - $2000 for Vaginal delivery (includes all visits, delivery, one office based Ultra sound, and blood work).
C-Section - Additonal $500

Hospital Cost - $2600 for vaginal delivery (includes mum, and well baby for up to 48 hrs after delivery). Additional days will be charged at $1500 per day.
C-Section - $4150 (includes mum, and well baby for up to 72 hrs after delivery). Additional days will be charged at $1500 per day.

Epidural (optional ) - $1500

So total is $4,600 without epidural and $6,100 with epidural.

nikkygal: I don't know why the mods put this thread on front page.... It has gone to the dogs...geez! Hopefully, it will move into the next page quickly and we can have some sanity here and resume mature discussions.

Uchetobi, I've gotten a small lead for you...I spoke to her and she said she used the Methodist Hospital in Sugarland..I dont know if that would work for you since i think it's the one at Richmond you wanted. Anyway, the doctor she used was Nguyen Coung...His phone nos is 281-313-1193 and his e-mail is dr.nguyen@slwhc.com if you want to contact him.\

Either ways, you'll get a good doctor/hospital not too far from you that will suit your needs. Keep me posted on your plans sha.

Nikky, I have emailed the dr. below is his pricing:


Our fee is $2500 for a vaginal delivery, $3000 for a C Section. There is an additional $500 fee for those with high risk pregnancies.

The hospital fee is $3500 - $5000 depending on what you required and how early you register.

The anesthesia fee if needed is about $1500.

in comparism with dr la/ WHMC

Physician cost is cheaper @WHMC as it is $2,500 constant, regardless of cs or high risk
WHMC is cheaper as hospital is $2,500 - $4,000 for vag or cs
Anesthesia @WHMC is cheaper at $1,200 too

WHMC is winning for me jare

toslad: Tnx house for the invaluable infor. Got into d USA thru united on Wednesday after our Tuesday flight was rescheduled. Hubby and son were stamped in but I was detained for close to 2hrs.
I was grilled & quizzed if I intended giving birth here. To cut d long story short, i was stamped in for just 3 wks and i am just about 32 wks preggy!
Pls what can i do? Then any ideas of an affordable dr in Chicago? Tnk u

Hmm...., did you lie that you weren't pregnant? The way i see it, they were undecided whether you were or not so they gave you the exact duration you required instead of turning you back


Anyways you have two options...cuz i think i read on this thread that you need at least a month's worth of stamp to get an extension.

1. Overstay and give birth...however, you may never enter the us again anytime soon as they will likely refuse your next application

2. Count your loss and come back to naij

nikkygal: I don't know why the mods put this thread on front page.... It has gone to the dogs...geez! Hopefully, it will move into the next page quickly and we can have some sanity here and resume mature discussions.

Uchetobi, I've gotten a small lead for you...I spoke to her and she said she used the Methodist Hospital in Sugarland..I dont know if that would work for you since i think it's the one at Richmond you wanted. Anyway, the doctor she used was Nguyen Coung...His phone nos is 281-313-1193 and his e-mail is dr.nguyen@slwhc.com if you want to contact him.\

Either ways, you'll get a good doctor/hospital not too far from you that will suit your needs. Keep me posted on your plans sha.

Nikkygal....many thanks...will contact him today and keep you posted

@babababy & all just ignore these people...when they are tired of ranting they will keep it moving..mscheww

@ people looking for relevant info. just ignore the past 4 pages.....you don't have to lie or be deceitful...if you have the financial muscle go to the embassy and be truthful...it is perfectly legal to have baby in the us as long as you pay


For those asking about canada...pls open a different thread..this is about the USA

kofsy: yawns




I blame the mods for putting the thread on fp.

As in! the moderators even changed the name of the thread and put it on the front page as "give birth in the US for baby's citizenship"....not cool at all

no wonder all these drama is going on here...meanwhile valuable info is being drowned

nikkygal:

Well, I used Dr La... but it was because he was actually recommended to me by a close colleague of mine. Truth is it seems like everyone using WHMC these days is using Dr La and am beginning to think, isn't there any other alternative? Lol! But I guess most pple just use 'the same person their friend used' esp. since he's already familiar with the whole naija arrangement lol! Even though there are lots of gyneas with WHMC.

Seriously though, you could use Dr La as I've not gotten any negative feedback from anyone yet about his services. As per doctors charges, I think it varies from doctor to doctor oh! The only thing is that most of them just try to benchmark against each other and try to charge within the same range so as not to price themselves out of the market esp.for regular medical services like maternity...

I'll try to help ask a friend of mine that had her baby in methodist for her doctors name and pass on the info. What of your friend that used methodist as well? Any info from her? It's always good to compare notes oh.. so that you're sure you're getting a good deal.

Let me know how far sha. Take it easy hun!

that will be nice, my friend has not been very helpful

how's your little one? did you have a girl or a boy?

o mine, did this thread make front page, who are all these people spewing thrash...

this thread is about cost and procedure..pls feel free to open another thread to discuss the pros or the cons or patriotism

@nikkygal..amen, .thanks a lot. I am leaning towards WHMC because i have been unable to get a proper breakdown for methodist

What dr did you use? Im leaning towards dr la because of the people on this thread and have set up an appointment. My sis in law is recommending dr. Korhonen because my other sister inlaw used him 7 years ago...i am wary though because his online recommendations ain't great because of his age and how he is always tired, leans towards CS, etc

She also recommended dr Rizk because her friend also used him but i haven't called yet sha

Also do you know if physician fee differ from doctor to doctor in the same hospital

Congrats RingofGod

Babababy, time flies o! I cant believe its time to come home already. Do have a safe trip. May God do it for all of us still counting down

nice one @babababy...bless ya

motorola77: @ imadebaby and every one, how are you all? To God be the glory i arrived marryland last night safely, although had issues and was interrogated for like one hour but eventually i was granted 6mths stay and was seriously warned to make sure i bring my receipt of hospital pay and other docs dt will show I'm not owing when next im visiting if not i will be send back from the airport.

phew! thank God

I am reacting to your 'necessary some times' because there is no time violence against a woman is necessary!

Anyways im not even bother trading words with you...your thinking mentality is already on full display for all to see...so carry on

Violence is never NECCESSARY in any situation...

If my husband should raise his hands at my sister, its disrespectful to me, and my parents not just my sister REGARDLESS of the provocation

Worse case he says to me we should pack our bags and go and we do but to get physical? Hmm...that kind of man will get physical with me too if he is angry

@op...hope you and your mom has thrown them out? Let them go to their own house and fight box themselves to death there

Mschewww. Some men are just cowards...fullstop

coogar:

i don't support violence too but it's sometimes necessary. she provoked the bro-in-law & she was pointing finger at him. he was only defending himself - what's he meant to do? wait for her to strike the first blow?

Did a human being write this.? Na wa o! So its better he strikes the first blow so she doesnt?

Parents pls train your children well....that is all i will say

Congrats babababy and adeeva..may the new additions to your family bring you everlasting joy in Jesus name

Congrats bigdaddyyo...safe trip to you and your daughter....

@wunmi38..just click on his name and read his old post...that is the fastest way to catch up on anything anyone says..he mentioned that it is carlifonia and the name of the hospital also

classichique: Thanks everyone for your answers.

Am going 2dallas so I feel houston/dallas (united) is better than atlanta/dallas (delta)

My doctor already told me that he will do no such thing of giving me a fit2fly with a wrong no of weeks, so......

Anyways, I checked united website and saw this

United: No restriction b4 32weeks
In d last month, u need a doctor's letter signed within 24 to 72hrss of travel, indicating 1) due date 2) departure and arrival destinations and dates and 3) that travel doesnt pose a health risk.

So maybe the guy I spoke to desnt know what he's saying?

You are on your own o! Madam..if you buy the ticket and they dont allow you fly....what will you do?

I also hear united sends people upstairs to that place where they do yellow card for fit to fly.....

Dont know how true this is but seems like too much hassle to me

wurdz:

Pardon my ignorance but how does one go about booking delta as they do not have flights originating from Nigeria (on their online portal)?

You cant book directly from naija...you can use a travel agent like wakanow or any other

classichique: Hi, I called united airlines in a bid to book my ticket and I asked them for the policy for pregnant women. They said they won't carry a pregnant woman that is more than 32weeks and at 32weeks she must also present a fit to fly lettter frm d doctor. and I intend 2travel at 34weeks. Pls what do I do?

FlY delta! They have no policy

mokeju: We greeted the Officer ( a female)
Officer: When do you intend to travel
Us: December
Officer: Who are you visiting?
Us: My uncle
Officer: where do you work?
US: We responded
Officer: How long have you been working with the organisation?
Us:We responded
Officer: where do you intend to visit?
Us: Oklahoma and Texas
Officer: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Us: Wife (YEs, UK and Switzerland, Hubby, NO)
Officer: am sorry your application is not successful this time..
Us: we left

Do you know how your uncle immigrated?

Was your pregnancy obvious?

You said you were denied last year or so....did you declare it on the form? And on the why section...did you explain why you thought you were denied and what has changed in your circumstance since the last denial?

You and your husband should also try to visit some other countries together as a couple before applying

Thats what i can deduce from your short transcript

P.s i always fill all my visa application like i wont be given a chance to let it all out at an interview and it has always worked for me....

@omofred...praiiise the lord...that is indeed divine favor! Have a safe delivery dearie

@davidango...read the thread from the first page or go to the usa tourist visa page to get more insights

@classichique...yes to all your questions...if you have more than 10k you will be asked aside to declare and maybe questioned...with big belle you dont want anything to draw attention to yourself....mastercard and visacard will work well and most hopsitals and shops if not all will have a pos machine....gd luck

@emispackage ..thank God for safe entry
@ kenkelewu...na wa @ 29wks all that stress?

@ all a friend got in through houston this morning.....she flew united @32 weeks and her pregnancy was not detected at POE. She was asked what she was there for and she said vacation and they stamped her in for 6 months. I will get more details when she is settled


Another option for houston people is to ditch united and fly delta....come in through atlanta then take a connecting flight to houston

@emispackage thank God for safe entry! I am surprised they gave you hassles at all because you have already declared your intentions truthfully from the embassy in naija....

Anyways, Houston has become really hot

Safe delivery and pls keep me posted about your hospital cost as i am going to houston too

kenkelewu:

I think Babababy said it all. U cant be turned back for wilful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraudulently obtaining visa. However, it's better to be truthful if you are asked about your intention, so you don't deprive yourself of further renewals. In addition, I don't think you should disguise and at the same tme, dont flaunt your pregnancy. Do your homework and be prepared to prove you can pay your bills: enough cash and debit/credit card and also that you won't overstay your visa. The most important question is : "what is the purpose of your trip?". Your response will make or mar your intention. If your husband is going with you, the better for you cos it creates some kind of shield.
In my humble opinion and based on personal experience, avoid HOUSTON at all costs.
All the best

They will always ask you why you are here! Its standard! But if they dont ask you 'maam are you pregnant' or 'are you here to have a baby'. I dont know if its necessary to declare yourself cuz it can go any way. If they ask of course dont lie but if the dont #kanyeshrug

I know someone that got her visa 11 months before she got pregnant...she was turned back at atlanta and she had 15k dolls on her and her dr's appointment and acceptance letter


She matched straight to customs and said she is here to have her baby...they sent her back on the evening flight.

Personally i feel as long as you pay your bills renewal is not a problem esp with this new dropbox system so renewal should be secondary to your momentarily plans


Anyways pray and follow your heart. Goodluck

Harjeehbaday:

Good morning and Happy weekend.

More suggestions will be appreciated

If you write to the embassy no one will respond to you. You can try but its futile

So go early and disguise if you can..redo your make up before you head to customs, walk smartly, wear loose clothing and carry a big bag to cover your side....if you can go with your husband...better so he answers the questions while somewhat shielding you.

from what iv read dont declare more than 10k so they dont stop you aside for unnecessary questioning or draw undue attention to yourself

And have a plan b: which is communication and acceptance from a dr just incase your disguise fails and you are asked so you dont lie. Also have enough money for this plan b (less than 10k and a credit or debit card for the balance)

uchetobi: Bbm on my samsung s3 works only with wiifi...

With mobile data i cant send or recieve message....
How do i rectify this?

Mine has started working today! No data plan still...just my credit...maybe patience is all that is required because i dint do anything

nani.666:

I think it only works with BIS.....or Wireless... unless you're using MTN... MTN gives free BBM when you subscribe to any of their bundles

Ok..this may make sense..i am not subscribed to any bundle...i browse pay as you go with my credit

Thanks...i'll try buying a data bundle tomorrow and see!

Bbm on my samsung s3 works only with wiifi...

With mobile data i cant send or recieve message....
How do i rectify this?

My husband usually entertains his friends himself.....with shayo and snacks such as groundnuts, chin chin, etc most times....it will be so wierd for him to call me to come and entertain them! Is it me they came to visit and i do same with my own friends with alcohol or soft drinks or malt and snacks.

I very rarely offer any friend food...except they meet us eating or they are sleeping or slept over.

If i finish cooking and i know someone is coming to visit! I open the windows and spray air freshner...to avoid courting their taste buds or i serve them with chicken wings or something! But food! Rarely
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Family....especially inlaws now that is a different ball game! I cook specially for them and if they show up without warning for whatever reason...i enter the kitchen immediately they come to whip something up

I think offering someone bread and stew is very distasteful....even more cringe worthy is offering someone the gifts they came with as refreshment except its general choppings like iv visited friends with pizza, suya and we all ate it together...i dint buy it for them but for us as a group

Icherishu: I don't even know how to direct my cousin who is abuse to this thread with all the insults abs abuse going on hear. I really wish she can come in read this because I don't really know how to help her again. The hubby hit her again on Sunday, slapped her on both sides of her face. Now she can't face the sun and she can't bite anything with the jaw. I spoke with her this morning and she doesn't even want to discuss with the mum. She traveled for a program at home. Told her to use this opportunity to discuss with the mum, but she refuse saying the mum will start thinking. I don't know how to help her again. First, I counsel that since the man has a bad temper she should learn to ignore when he starts ranting but she wouldn't hear. To me if she response, the man will use the opportunity to say she is disrespectful and hit her. For now, she isn't working and I wouldn't know whether she likes being at home. Though she is learning a skill now after 7 years of being tormented in that marriage. I really feel for her because if I were to be in her shoes, I sure know I wouldn't be able to take that kind of abuse.

@all let's come in and offer help to her. I will relay every advice to her.

pls she should stay of this thread! the advice you have given her is on point...since the man have anger issues and no self control...immediately he starts she needs to get herself out of the vicinity physically!!! this cannot be over emphasized before the man kils her


She also needs to get a defense tool e.g. pepper spray or something to have handy!!! just in case it gets out of control and she cannot get herself physically out for any reason

good for her that she is learning a skill, she and every woman needs to be able to fend for her/themselves...the less dependent you are on any human being especially financially the more equipped the person is to walk out of a bad situation

Lastly, she needs to speak up, involve her parents or family and his as well.. the biggest mistake in an abusive situation is to keep quiet,...most abusers are banking on the fact that you are too ashamed to speak out...I perfectly understand not wanting to involve her mother because mothers tend to overworry a lot but she needs to believe that the last thing her mom wants to see is her dead body! pls her safety comes first

p.s you never said if she has kids for this man