Giving birth outside U.S on greencard (merged)

[JFH 12,190]

Having been in a hospital in the U.K. and in the US, they look the same. I don't see why giving birth in a hospital in the U.K. will put you in "familiar surroundings", unless you spent a lot of time in hospital in the U.K.? 

 

You mentioned that the cost here is scary. It will cost over £3200 for a normal delivery in the U.K. Multiply that by any number if the baby ends up in NICU. A c-section will be substantially more. An extended stay for you in the hospital (should there be complications) will add to the bill.

[Michael2017 368]

8 hours ago, adanielle394 said:

I know that's a possibility I'm just trying to stay optimistic

I am not familiar with K1s but maybe there is an option for a re-entry or similar permit while the GC is processed?

Edited January 28, 2018 by Michael2017

[kris&me 572]

you need to check the internet and airlines on traveling when pregnant / there are limits on travel 

and the length of time outside the US on the green card

including what would happen if there your pregnancy had any problems / hopefully not

check all before you make this decision

[yuna628 9,667]

OP if you have health insurance in the US, I would stick stateside and have the baby here. You are no longer a UK resident, and the NHS will not cover you. Family can always visit possibly?

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[Mrsjackson 300]

I don’t have much to add from an immigration standpoint (sorry about that) but I will say that if this is your first baby especially (or even if it’s not) having family around you is ideal. You will need a ton of help the first few months. If it turns out you can’t get back to the UK then consider hiring a baby nurse or have your fiancé take some time off work/paternity leave. Good luck with everything. 

[JFH 12,190]

I still think it would be easier to fly relatives here and have the baby here in the US. Presumably the family members are VWP-eligible. 

[Illiria 980]

3 hours ago, Mrsjackson said:

You will need a ton of help the first few months. 

Not necessarily, it’s just me and my husband as neither of us have family here. We have managed with our almost 7 week old and at most in that time there has been two times that people have brought us dinner.

 

3 hours ago, Mrsjackson said:

 have your fiancé take some time off work/paternity leave. 

This I do agree with, it’s important he bonds with your child as much as you do in the first few weeks but that’s true no matter where you give birth.

20 minutes ago, JFH said:

I still think it would be easier to fly relatives here and have the baby here in the US. Presumably the family members are VWP-eligible. 

Cheaper too unless you go the American route of having a bazillion people in the delivery room. 

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Is important to take into consideration...how far on the pregnancy are you? From experience and my pregnacy, you should be at least least than 32 weeks for long haul flights. And your baby should be passed the 2 months mark in order to get on a plane...babies under 2 months shouldn’t travel on planes (or at least before getting vaccines). So you probably will be out of the country for at least 3.5- 4 months

[Mrsjackson 300]

39 minutes ago, Illiria said:

Not necessarily, it’s just me and my husband as neither of us have family here. We have managed with our almost 7 week old and at most in that time there has been two times that people have brought us dinner.

 

This I do agree with, it’s important he bonds with your child as much as you do in the first few weeks but that’s true no matter where you give birth.

Cheaper too unless you go the American route of having a bazillion people in the delivery room. 

Not necessarily but in some (probably most) definitely necessary. Depends on mom/baby’s temperament/birth. I had an emergency C and was not even able to get out od bed. So help was very necessary. I have yet to meet someone who had no assistance with a newborn so props to you. A lot of babies are colicky that is not something one should endure alone. I think it’s wise she realizes the benefit of surrounding herself with family I think that’s the point. 

 

I’m going to stop replying now though because we’ve now veered off into something which has nothing to do with immigration lol. 

Edited January 29, 2018 by Mrsjackson

[Illiria 980]

41 minutes ago, Mrsjackson said:

Not necessarily but in some (probably most) definitely necessary. Depends on mom/baby’s temperament/birth. I had an emergency C and was not even able to get out od bed. So help was very necessary. I have yet to meet someone who had no assistance with a newborn so props to you. A lot of babies are colicky that is not something one should endure alone. I think it’s wise she realizes the benefit of surrounding herself with family I think that’s the point. 

 

I’m going to stop replying now though because we’ve now veered off into something which has nothing to do with immigration lol. 

No worries I won’t lie there have been moments. I just didn’t want the op to feel she couldn’t do this if she has to. 

 

The op has her husband, hopefully she can have family over on vwp for emotional support if not Skype is an amazing tool. Hell you can leave it open all day and night so parents can be on hand 24/7

Edited January 29, 2018 by Illiria

[Mrsjackson 300]

8 minutes ago, Illiria said:

No worries I won’t lie there have been moments. I just didn’t want the op to feel she couldn’t do this if she has to. 

 

The op has her husband, hopefully she can have family over on vwp for emotional support if not Skype is an amazing tool. Hell you can leave it open all day and night so parents can be on hand 24/7

You’re right the OP absolutely can do this without tons of family around if she has to!

Edited January 29, 2018 by Mrsjackson

[JoannaV 174]

You would need to have prenatal care in the US either way. Have you found a care provider yet? I obviously have no idea where you live or what options are available in your area. But it's possible that once you've found a good provider and established a relationship with them you will gradually feel better about the idea of birthing here!