My husband and I just found out we are having a baby. We found out yesterday, which was my birthday!!! I did a home pregnancy test. Now what do we do....oh, the catch is my insurance doesn't cover maternity. I need some help! Thanks in advance!!
2007-05-29 05:18:19 · 14 answers · asked by dustysgirl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Go to your local drug store and pick up prenatal vitamins
Go to your local DHHR or Social Services to apply for medical assistance
Find a doctor and make an appointment now, usually it takes a few weeks for that first appointment. I know some OB offices offer a sliding scale or will wait until medical assistance comes in to begin billing. When you call, tell them your situation.
2007-05-29 05:28:32 · answer #1 · answered by NurseL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know what to tell you...maybe you could go to the doctor and tell them your situation! Maybe they know of a separate type of insurance that covers maternity, or if that doesn't work, then maybe you could set up a payment plan with them! Cause you need medical care while you are pregnant! Good luck with everything...I hope it all works out for you!!!!
2007-05-29 12:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by krazy_gal04 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations..You need to get into to see the doctor as soon as possible so that you can start taking pre-natal vitamins also if your insurance does not cover maternity you may want to look into another insurance company..Please do not be another person that depends on welfare(us) to take care of your medical..
2007-05-29 12:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by Maureen B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congrats!
If your insurnace doesnt do maternity than I'd look for new insurance or go on Medicaid if you qualify.
You need to set up your first OB appt and start taking prenatal vitamins also.
2007-05-29 12:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by alexis73102 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, regardless of your insurance, you need good pre-natal care and regular doctors visits.
Get on some pre-natal vitamins (they sell them in grocery stores, or Wal-Mart,, Target, etc).
-make an appt with an OB/GYN for your first checkup. Tell them about your insurance issues, they may be able to recommend some government programs.
Good luck!
2007-05-29 12:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
make an appointment with the OB right away! Even though insurance doesn't cover it, it's important to get to a DR ASAP.
2007-05-29 13:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by bride2be 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your insurance doesn't cover maternity? What the Hell kind of insurance do you have?! That's preposterous.
2007-05-29 14:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by Orlando Rays 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should go to your doctor and get advice on what you should do and how you can reshape your life, ie diet and daily routine, to fit with your new pregnancy. then keep a calender of how long it's been and when you think your baby will be born.
2007-05-29 12:22:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply for state aid ,also go to a heath food store and get some prenatal vitamins ,once on state aid get to a ob.been there 3 times .congrats
2007-05-29 12:24:11 · answer #9 · answered by playfulmollymaysweetheart 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the county, and get it through the state. and now just go to see a doc. whenever you get insurance they go back 3 months so you should fine, just go see the doc. asap
2007-05-29 12:27:29 · answer #10 · answered by tabaky69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋