i'm 17 weeks pregnant I have not yet been to the doctor because I have not yet received my medicaid. but I do take my Prenatal vitamins and iron pills that i got from the Health Department. I've had very little morning sickness, but i do feel sleepy alot. An d use the rest room frequently. And I think I can feel my baby move. This is my first pregnancy.
2006-07-28 03:49:48 · 14 answers · asked by Ms.Mee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
go ahead and make your dr appt and medicaid will cover it later. good luck
2006-07-28 03:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by bbgrl39 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really unfortunate, you sound like you are in a bad situation.
Well, you should feel cheered by the fact that nothing seems obviously wrong with your pregnancy. I am not a doctor, and you haven't actually been to a doctor for an ultrasound to be sure, but if you don't have any pains or illness, I think the odds are that you and the baby are in pretty good shape. Usually when things go wrong, women know it, such as bleeding, sharp abdominal pains, or severe illness.
Just keep reading up as much as you can on the internet about what you should be eating, if you should be excercising, what vitamins...etc. Is there any kind of women's shelter in you area that might be able to help you out for now?
Anyway, good luck and I hope you get medical attention soon!
2006-07-28 10:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by kogirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go ahead and go to the doc. Medicaid will cover the whole thing no matter what. I know this cuz I had medicaid with my son but I didn't even apply for it until he was already born & they covered everything. It is good that you are taking your vitamins but you do need to go to the doc so they can do the routine blood tests & make sure everything is good. Good luck & congrats!
2006-07-28 11:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by sweetamberwaves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the same way at first but the morning sickness comes at different times for every one. If you know when to expect the medicaid card I would make my apt to see the doc and let them know that you are still weighting for your card, at least that way you have an apt and they may be able to call the medicaid people and get whatever info they need if your card still hasn't arrived.
2006-07-28 11:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are free clinics all over the country. You need to get seen so that you can have an ultrasound to determine exact due date and to hear a heartbeat. Your health dept. should be able to help you. Try to eat balanced meals and get plenty of rest. Abstain from smoking or drinking. Both of these can have long term effects on your baby. Start thinking about delivery and who will deliver the baby. Begin to go to resale shops to find baby items you may need...some agencies help pregnant women! Good luck.
2006-07-28 10:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by safiyafadil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a planned parenthood clinic if you feel you need to be seen. as for the movement, it is normal to start to feel it in your stage. The sleepiness is also normal are you sure you need that much iron though? your prenatal pills should have enough in them. otherwise you are going to be really constipated. drink lots of water and you should be OK. congratulations. I am only about 2 week ahead of you and I love those little kicks. blessed be
2006-07-28 11:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your medicaid office. Im sure they will tell you to go ahead and go to the doctor and medicaid will cover it. Just make sure the office you go to takes medicaid. You need to go ASAP. Who knows how far along you are? Good luck with your pregnancy!
2006-07-28 10:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by chlobug26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to go and see your doctor it is very important when u are pregnant that u get seen all thu the month so the doctor can just watch u and make sure everything is going ok in the pregnant and the baby is growing ok and that it will be ok when it is born and make sure u don't have a miscarriage or go into early labor
2006-07-28 10:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by angel h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE THE VITAMINS!!!! Have you ever heard of Spina Bifida? Your baby needs the vitamins, why do you think they gave them to you? You are so close to being out of your first trimester and that is when the problems develope!
Tie your tubes after this one you may not be fit to be a mother.
2006-07-28 10:59:36 · answer #9 · answered by mdowney120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your doing great!! The sleepy feeling is natural, just make sure you eat healthy, stay hydrated and get rest when you need it.
Usually when you first feel the baby move it feels like butterflies in your stomach and then it gets more noticeable.
Congratulations & good luck!!
2006-07-28 10:53:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second ashley m advice. medicaid covers upto three months before receipt here in texas. make sure the dr you see accepts medicaid.
good luck.
2006-07-28 11:09:47 · answer #11 · answered by hotrod luvin princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋